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Turf Grass

seed 2015

Semillas Fit贸 S.A.U. c/ Selva de Mar, 111 路 08019 Barcelona (Spain) Tel. +34 93 303 63 60 路 Fax +34 93 303 63 73 e-mail: info@semillasfito.com

Turf Grass seed 2015

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contents Company Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Our commitment to the environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Corporate information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Production centers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Quality control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Trials, research and results . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cabrera de Mar Research Station . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Cool-season grasses (C3) Perennial Ryegrass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fine Fescues . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tall Fescues . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kentucky Bluegrass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Poa Trivialis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Creeping Bentgrass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Other bents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Alternative cool-season grasses (C3) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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38 41 42 43

44 44 45 45

Warm-season grasses (C4) Bermudagrass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Seashore Paspalum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kikuyu grass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Zoysia Japonica . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Other species Weeping lovegrass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dichondra Repens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Buffalo grass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Alternative warm-season grasses (C4) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Mixtures and blends Grass mixtures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 JardĂn Florido (Wild Flower) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 CĂŠsped Florido (Meadow Mix) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

Hydroseeding and revegetation mixtures for soil conservation Natural meadow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 Hydroseeding-revegetation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

Uses and seed selection Golf . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sports, soccer, racetracks, polo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sod production . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Landscape, public and private lawns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Eco turf . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Hydroseeding and revegetation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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keys Establishment

1 week

2 weeks

3 weeks

Moderate

Medium

Water needs

Very low

Low

High

CO2 capture

O2 C O2 C

O 22 CO C O2 C

Very low

Low

2 O O CO C O22 C 2

2 O O CO C O22 C C O2

Moderate

High

Very high

LESS FERTILIZER

LESS MAINTENANCE

HIGH MAINTENANCE

Lower fertilization needs

Lower maintenance needs

High maintenance needs

Maintenance

No mowing

Less mowing

Other

Heat tolerance

Traffic tolerance

Shade tolerance

SALT

LESS DISEASES

BROWN PATCH RESISTANCE

POA ANNUA

HIGH DENSITY

Salt tolerance

Disease tolerance

Brown patch resistance

Crowding out Poa annua

Density

Nยบ 1 NTEP

2015 2013 2014 2012 Aesthetic grass

Rhizomes

Persistancy

Strong

Drought resistant

Cold-tolerant

Fine-leaf texture

Nยบ 1 NTEP

Environmentfriendly

Our commitment to the environment ›› SEMILLAS FITÓ focus closely on customer demands, breeding varieties with high endophyte levels to increase drought tolerance and insect resistance.

›› Our varieties are highly suited to Mediterranean conditions, use less water and are more stress-tolerant.

›› Our dark green varieties are environmentally friendly, using less water, less nitrogen and fewer phytosanitary products.

›› SEMILLAS FITÓ has been a pioneer in introducing warm-season

species with high environmental value such as Seashore paspalum SEA SPRAY, extremely high salt-tolerant, or GOBI bermudagrass, extremely drought-tolerant.

›› Our varieties have slow-growing habits in order to reduce mowing needs.

The Spanish multinational leader in the Mediterranean region

Multinational Different since 1880 SEMILLAS FITĂ&#x201C; is a different multinational than others because since 1992 it has been working side by side with distributors, greenkeepers, groundsmen and end users in each area and use, assessing people on site, studying the best varietal options and giving them all the technical support in order to maximize the turf result in the Mediterranean region, where turfgrass is always a difficult crop.

Experience Offering top quality always Turfgrass users ask for the best products: weed free, with the highest germination and adapted to specific use needs and particular soils, climates and water.

R&D+innovation Investing in innovation SEMILLAS FITĂ&#x201C;, the Mediterranean turfgrass leader, invests 13% of total sales in R&D + innovation. The SEMILLAS FITĂ&#x201C; research stations are managed by highly qualified professional teams, with the most up-to-date technology to evaluate every variety in any stress situation. Our agreement with the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s best turfgrass universities and breeding stations brings us the most suitable material for our customers. Once the new material is released, the stress controls are very tough in order to ensure the success of the variety.

Proximity Working together All varieties and blends have been developed over years of experience and research in trials and field with the help of technicians, greenkeepers, groundsmen, specialists and end users. Our focus is on the end customer, on society in general, maximizing our respect for the environment, making it more sustainable. More than 130 years of experience to add value to our landscape and sports fields, improving our living standards.

Efforts and dedication to turfgrass Production centers We have several turfgrass seed facilities. The main one, where we do cleaning, conditioning, mixing, packing and delivering, is at Bellpuig (Lleida), around 100 km west of Barcelona. Antalya is a good reception and expedition center for Turkey and Middle Eastern markets.

New mixer .

Palletiser . Bellpuig .

The new facility in Anglesola (130Â km west Barcelona) with 27.000 m2 of warehouses will be the biggest in Southern Europe with the highest seed technology.

Official

tag specs 1

Official organization that takes care of seed quality control.

Name of the mixture and ingredients.

Percentage in weight of each component detailing species and variety.

Official tag number.

Packaging date.

Lot number.

6 5 4

Quality control

Seed quality control is essential at Semillas Fit贸. Purity, germination, vigour and resistance are controlled in every seed lot from seed receipt to packing and shipment.

Species

Minimum germination (%)

Minimum specific purity (% in weight)

GRaSSES

agrostis stolonifera

agrostis tenuis

Cynodon dactylon

Festuca arundinacea

Festuca ovina

Festuca pratensis

Festuca rubra

Lolium perenne

Poa nemoralis

Poa palustris

Poa pratensis

Poa trivialis

Trials

research and results

Quasar

Greenlinks

Rinovo

Thunder

Before being launched, SEMILLAS FITĂ&#x201C; varieties must fulfil the following requirements: 1. Genetics suited to conditions in the Mediterranean area. 2. Tested for at least two years trials under real conditions in order to evaluate strengths and weaknesses; e.g. Cabrera de Mar turf trials. 3. Meeting customer needs.

Individual plant test .

Overseeding trial . Picture taken on 22/5/2012 comparing overseeding on Bermuda of Poa trivialis QUASAR, Lolium multiflorum GREENLINKS, Lolium multiflorum THUNDER and Lolium perenne RINOVO .

4. Gaining (if possible) the best marks at international official trials; e.g. US National Turfgrass Evaluation Program (NTEP).

Thatch and root system control .

Bentgrass trials .

Cabrera de Mar

Turfgrass plots visit .

Research Station

Our Turfgrass Research Station located in Cabrera de Mar is the biggest in the Iberian Peninsula dedicated to turfgrasses. The newest material from all over the world is included in the plots. Its excellent situation by the Mediterranean sea and in a mild winter area with high humidity, hot summers and water irrigation with high electrical conductivity ensure that varieties working in this situation will perform well in any area of the Mediterranean. All varieties spend a minimum of two years under non-spraying conditions before being launched on the market. The plots are divided into areas with different irrigation quantities and treatments for their evaluation.

Future The future is coming, with the new generation of varieties that will lead the market in the coming years.

Turfgrass trial (first part) .

A Technical Han

dbook

Creeping perennial ryegrass, tall fescues as fine as rye and with rhizomes, annual rye with top turf specs, high stress-tolerant bentgrass or cold-tolerant bermudagrass will make the difference. Varieties like TERRANO, a new tall fescue with high spreading ability and fine leaf texture, or MALAGA, the newest Perennial ryegrass with a high level of spreading ability and extreme traffic tolerance, are the next ones.

Turfgrass Cu lture

Turfgrass trial (second part) .

Turfgrass culture Handbook available through SEMILLAS FITO w w w. s

emillas

fito.co

A Technical Ha ndbook

Turfgrass Culture Josep Cire ra

Perennial Ryegrass

›› DiD yOU knOW…

On a sunny summer’s day, the turfgrass surface keeps the temperature 8-10ºC lower than asphalt.

Perennial Ryegrass

O2 CO C O2 C

(Lolium perenne)

Cool-season grass (C3), fast-growing bunch type that spreads by stems. The leaves are dark green and glossy on the underside, tapered, pointed with a folded vernation. Strengths of SEMiLLaS FiTÓ varieties  Mediterranean type with no winter dormancy and dark green color.  Well-suited to summer heat, drought, salinity, shade and heavy

traffic conditions.  Gray leaf spot resistance.  Endophyte-enhanced.

Uses:  High-quality lawns, tees, fairways, rough, interseeding and

overseeding purposes, soccer, football, racetracks, polo fields…

MaLaGa (PPG-PR 124)

LOVER

RinGLES

SUn

FiESTa 4

RinOVO

Seeding rate g/m2

20-35

Overseeding rate on bermuda greens g/m2

140

–

150

Winter overseeding rates on tees, fairways, rough, lawns g/m2

Seeds per gram

580

568

546

614

520

662

Days to germination

3-8

4-8

3-7

5-7

3-7

Recommended planting dates

Spring-Fall

Color

Bright green

Medium green

Dark green

Establishment

Very fast

Fast

Very fast

Medium fast

Very fast

Growth

Moderate

Slow

Moderate

Slow

Medium

Leaf texture

Very fine

Fine

Very fine

Fine

Yes

Moderate

Low

Fertilizing needs

Low

Moderate

High

Medium to low

Shade tolerance

Low

Moderate

Low

Moderate

Medium

Winter dormancy

Disease resistance

Pythium, Red thread

Pythium, Red thread, Gray leaf spot, Dollar spot

Brown patch, Leaf spot

Gray leaf spot, Pythium, Brown patch

Dollar spot, Brown Patch, Gray Leaf spot, Fusarium spp ., Helminthosporium spp ., Red Threat

Recovery capacity

Very good

Excellent

Very good

Excellent

Traffic tolerance

Excellent

High

Excellent

Heat tolerance

Good

Excellent

High

Moderate

Excellent

Exceptional

Mowing height

PEREnniaL RyEGRaSS

Creeping ability Maintenance

Spring-Fall

Tolerates 10 mm

8-20 mm

Tolerates 10 mm

Tolerates 3 mm

Since 8 mm

Mowing frequency

Moderate

Low

Medium

Salt tolerance

Moderate

High

Moderate

Excellent

Unbeatable

irrigation needs

High

Moderate

High

Medium

Endophyte-enhanced

Yes

 Overseedings and interseeding in any lawn.

Perennial Ryegrass

Bright-green color MaLaGa (PPG PR 124) ›› Regenerating perennial ryegrass  Highest persistancy.  Extremely traffic tolerant.  Good winter growth and regrowth.  Low mowing height.  Hides Poa annua contamination.

Medium green color LOVER ›› Quick recovery from traffic

Nº 1 NTEP

2015 2013 2014 2012

 Fine leaf texture with excellent seedling vigour and establishment.  Excellent summer performance with maximum drought tolerance.  Medium-colored. Reduces Poa annua appearance.  Excellent wear tolerance.

Dark green color RinGLES ›› Maximum drought tolerance  Dwarf variety. Upright growth and fine leaf texture.  Excellent seedling vigour with low maintenance.  Highly tolerant to heat and salinity conditions (up to 15,000 ppm).  Dark green color.

SUn ›› Versatile  Ideal for low-maintenance situations.  The best establishment rate.  Moderate shade tolerance.  Excellent winter growing variety with an easy spring transition.  Dark-colored.

Dark green color. Highest persistence FiESTa 4

Nº 1 NTEP

›› Superior overall turf quality

2015 2013 2014 2012

 Nº 1 2009 NTEP trials.  Top all-year quality and summer turf density.  High salinity tolerance in hot conditions.  Extremely low mowing height, minimum 3 mm

in overseeding situations.

 Pythium blight- and gray leaf spot-resistant.  Creeping ability.

RinOVO ›› The new generation never seen before

Short stolons .

Nº 1 NTEP

SALT

2015 2013 2014 2012

ObTEnTiOn:  RINOVO is a unique and outstanding variety

developed at RUTGERS UNIVERSITY.

collected in many areas of the world where perennial rye is under high pressure from heat, salt, traffic and diseases.  The result is a variety never seen before.  Production is being undertaken in very specific fields under exhaustive quality controls in order to obtain the best product.

TABLE 14. POA ANNUA COUNTS OF PERENNIAL RYEGRASS CULTIVARS 1/ 2013 DATA Poa annua counts per plot 2/ NAME MA1 NAME MA1 Sunstreaker (APR 2036) 7.0 DLF LGT4182 78.0 LTP-PR 135 7.0 Linn 48.0 Rio Vista 7.0 GO-DHS 44.0 Uno 7.0 PST-2AcR 40.3 Amazing A+ (PPG-PR 138) 6.3 Seductive (ISG-30) 39.3 Pizzazz 2 GLR (PR 909) 6.0 … Provost (PPG-PR 143) 5.0 Rinovo 9.0 Pinnacle 4.7 Fastball RGL (PPG-PR 133) 8.7 Sienna 3.3 Sr 4650 (PSRx-3701) 8.7

SPECS:  Exceptional variety No. 1 NTEP in multiple   

     



advanced traits. Late maturity variety. It avoids steamy appearance during late springtime. The strongest persistence under Mediterranean summers. Highly heat-tolerant. RINOVO demonstrated great spreading ability that makes it very dense over time, specially in summer. Unbeatable salt resistance. Excellent gray leaf spot and brown patch resistance. Number one in traffic tolerance. Dark green color. Fine leaf texture. Good resistance to surface and crown-feeding insects such as webworms, army worms, bill bugs and others. Recommended for improving the quality and persistence of any mixture with perennial ryegrass.

Stamina (IS-PR 487) PST-2K9 Grand SlamGld (Ppg-Pr 164)

TURFGRASS QUALITY/ NAME

8.3 8.0 7.7

Lsd Value C.V. (%)

12.3 41.6

TURFGRASS QUALITY RATINGS 1-9; 9=IDEAL TURF IA1

IL1

MA1 MD1 MI1 MN1 MO1 NE1 NJ2 OR1 VA1 MEAN

*RINOVO 4.7 PPG-PR 142 5.9 *Pillar (cST) 5.8 ………………………… BAR LP 10969 5.2 PPG-PR 128 4.9 JR-192 5.8 *FIEstA 4 5.3 *Hancock (IS-PR 479) 5.8 PST-2TQL 5.3 BAR LP 10972 4.9 PST-2AcR 5.8 LTP-RAE 5.6 *Manhattan 6 glr (pst-2mags) 4.9

6.0 5.7 5.7

6.3 5.7 6.3

5.5 6.0 5.2

6.2 6.6 6.4

1.0 2.3 1.7

5.9 5.3 6.0

5.8 5.3 6.0

5.7 4.4 4.3

6.3 6.1 6.1

5.5 5.6 5.4

5.4 5.4 5.4

5.5 5.7 6.3 5.5 6.1 5.8 4.9 5.9 5.1 6.1

5.1 5.7 5.8 6.0 5.7 5.2 5.3 4.8 5.5 5.4

3.4 5.1 3.8 4.5 4.0 3.7 3.8 4.6 4.7 5.1

6.9 6.7 6.7 6.4 6.7 7.1 6.3 6.2 6.7 6.4

4.0 2.3 2.0 1.0 1.3 2.0 4.7 1.7 1.7 1.0

5.6 5.6 6.0 5.5 5.7 5.6 5.4 5.5 5.5 5.8

5.5 5.8 6.0 5.4 6.0 5.6 5.4 5.6 5.8 5.9

5.4 4.7 4.4 5.7 4.4 5.5 4.9 4.9 4.8 4.7

5.8 6.1 6.0 6.4 6.4 5.8 5.8 5.8 6.2 6.1

5.9 5.5 5.5 6.3 5.8 6.0 6.1 6.4 5.5 5.6

5.3 5.3 5.3 5.3 5.3 5.2 5.2 5.2 5.2 5.2

TABLE 7. GENETIC COLOR RATINGS OF PERENNIAL RYEGRASS CULTIVARS 1/ 2013 DATA GENETIc cOLOR RATINGS 1-9; 9=DARK GREEN 2/ NAME FIEstA 4 Mach I RAD-PR55R Thrive (IS-PR 469) APR 2445 ………………………… APR 2320 PPG-PR 136 Amazing A+ (PPG-PR 138) Rio Vista Riptide (IS-PR 409) RINOVO Banfield (IS-PR 489)

IA1 6.3 6.7 7.3 7.0 7.3

IL1 7.0 6.3 6.0 6.3 6.7

MA1 7.7 7.7 7.7 7.7 7.7

MI1 6.3 6.7 6.7 6.0 6.0

MO1 6.3 7.0 6.7 7.0 7.0

NE1 7.0 7.0 6.7 7.0 6.3

NJ2 8.0 7.7 8.0 7.7 7.7

OR1 7.0 6.7 6.7 7.0 6.7

MEAN 7.0 7.0 7.0 7.0 6.9

7.3 6.7 7.3 7.3 6.7 7.3 7.7

6.0 5.3 6.0 6.0 6.0 5.7 6.0

7.0 7.0 6.7 6.3 7.3 7.0 6.3

6.3 6.7 6.3 6.7 7.0 6.0 6.3

6.3 6.3 5.3 6.7 6.3 6.3 6.3

6.7 7.0 7.0 6.7 6.3 7.0 6.7

7.3 8.0 8.0 7.3 7.0 7.0 7.0

7.0 7.0 7.0 6.7 6.7 7.0 7.0

6.8 6.8 6.7 6.7 6.7 6.7 6.7

Source: NTEP 2013 .

 The raw material origin of the variety has been

Fine Fescues

›› DiD yOU knOW…

The Earth's grass surfaces are able to catch up to 12.000.000 MT of dust. That means 6 times more than bare soil.

Fine Fescues

narrow-leaved, cool-season (C3) perennial and creeping and/or bunch growth habit.

2 O O CO C O22 C C O2

Found mostly in shaded areas. The leaves have a folded vernation and a dull underside. it is a slow establisher.

Strengths of SEMiLLaS FiTÓ varieties  Mediterranean type, tolerant to heat, salt and drought conditions.  Persistent in our challenging conditions.  Low input, sustainable turf.  Moderate traffic resistance.

Uses:  Shaded lawns, golf roughs in mild climates. Ingredient for fine

FinE FESCUES

abERCHaRM Festuca Rubra Trichophylla

Type

Seeding rate g/m2 Overseeding rate g/m

GaRnET

RUFi

Festuca Rubra Rubra 20-25

15-25

ZODiaC

SPaRTan 2

Festuca Rubra Commutata

Festuca Trachyphilla

15-25

Seeds per gram

1 .020

786

770

1 .060

1 .042

Days to germination

7-10

10-12

18-21

Dark

Bluish - green

Recommended planting dates Color

Spring-Fall Medium

Dark

Establishment

Fast

Average

Slow

Growth

Slow

Moderate

Slow

Moderate

Leaf texture

Fine

Medium

Very fine

Rhizomes

Short rhizomes

Low

Very low

Fertilizing needs

Moderate

Low

Very low

Shade tolerance

High

Winter dormancy

Disease resistance

Dollar spot, Rust, Dreschlera

Brown patch, Leaf spot

Brown patch, Dollar spot

Dollar spot, Summer patch, Leaf spot, Dreschlera

Brown patch, Dollar spot

Recovery capacity

Moderate

Good

Low

Medium

Traffic tolerance

High

Moderate

Low

Medium

Heat tolerance

High

Mowing height

6-15 mm

Tolerates 12 mm

Tolerates 10 mm

Tolerates 20 mm

Spreading activity Maintenance

Mowing frequency

Low

Very low

irrigation needs

Moderate

Low

Very low

Salt tolerance

Excellent

High

Moderate

Low

Yes

Endophyte-enhanced

and aesthetic mixtures.

Fine Fescues abERCHaRM

SALT

Festuca rubra trichophylla Slender creeping red fescue

›› Persistant  Medium color.  Great summer density in Mediterranean climate.  Excellent salt resistance.  Fast to establish.  Drought tolerant.

GaRnET

HIGH DENSITY

Festuca rubra rubra Strong creeping red fescue

›› High density  New generation of fine fescue, ideal for Mediterranean climate.  Sustainable turf. Easy recovery in low-maintenance conditions.  The highest endophyte level in seeds.  Maximum drought tolerance.

RUFi Festuca rubra rubra Strong creeping red fescue

›› Traffic-tolerant  Top rated for drought and heat tolerance.  Low maintenance needs.  Mowing height from 10 mm.  Dollar spot- and brown patch-resistant.  Shade-tolerant.

ZODiaC Festuca rubra commutata Chewings fescue

›› Ideal for shade  New generation of fine fescue No. 1 NTEP.  Mowing height from 8 mm.  Non-patchy when included in mixtures.  Very stable and non-encroaching. Low input and maintenance needs.

SPaRTan 2

LESS MAINTENANCE

Festuca trachyphilla Hard fescue

›› The grass that needs no mowing  Sustainable turf does not require fertilization or mowing.

When the plant is not mowed, it only reaches a maximum height of 12 cm.

 Easy establishment.  Keeps excellent density in summer.

 Maximum drought and heat tolerance.

Tall Fescues

›› DiD yOU knOW…

230 m2 of lawn absorb carbon dioxide and release enough oxygen for a family of four.

Tall Fescues

(Festuca arundinacea)

O O CO C O22 C 2

Deep-rooted, cool-season (C3) perennial bunchgrass. Grows from tillers and sometimes has pseudorhizomes. Glossy leaf blades on the underside with serrate margin. Wide leaf blades with rolled vernation. Strengths of SEMiLLaS FiTÓ varieties  Mediterranean type with no winter dormancy, dark green color.  Well-suited for low maintenance, summer heat, drought, salinity,

shade and heavy traffic conditions.  Brown patch-resistant.  Endophyte-enhanced.

Uses:  Public and private lawns from very low to medium-maintenance

TaLL FESCUES

FESnOVa

GOLDEn GaTE

PaTRÓn

UMbRELLa

FiRaCES

MÉRiDa

TURbO RZ

TERRanO

Seeding rate g/m2

40-50

Overseeding rate g/m2

Seeds per gram

484

467

485

495

523

490

484

Days to germination

7-12

6-15

10-15

7-12

10-12

Recommended planting dates Color

Spring-Fall Very dark

Dark green

Establishment

Fast

Growth

Slow

Leaf texture

Fine

Medium

Fine

Medium

Spreading activity

Rhizomes

Maintenance

Low

Fertilizing needs

Moderate

Low

Moderate

Low

Shade tolerance

High

Winter dormancy

Fair

Disease resistance

Brown patch, Pythium spp ., Leaf spot

Brown patch

Brown patch, Dollar spot, Pythium

Brown patch, Leaf spot

Brown patch

Brown patch, Leaf spot

Leaf spot

Recovery capacity

Very high

Excellent

Very high

Excellent

Traffic tolerance

Excellent

Heat tolerance

Excellent

High

Excellent

Mowing height

From 10 mm but 20 mm is better

Tolerates 10 mm

20-30 mm

Tolerates 10 mm

Tolerates 15 mm

Mowing frequency

Low

Moderate

Low

irrigation needs

Low

Very low

Low

Salinity tolerance

Excellent

High

Excellent

High

Yes

Endophyte-enhanced

conditions.  Sod production, rough, soccer, football, racetracks, polo fields.  The blends including tall fescue should contain at least 70% of it.

Tall Fescues

Highest density, fine leaf texture, low mowing, sport uses FESnOVa

LESS DISEASES

›› The Brown patch solution

2015 2013 2014 2012

 Outstanding new variety developed at RUTGERS UNIVERSITY

and highly adapted to the Mediterranean climate.

 Dark green color kept also in wintertime.  Broad crown growth type. Makes the canopy itself denser.  Fine leaf texture like Kentuckly blue.  Excellent heat- and salt-tolerant.  High traffic-tolerant type, widely adapted to compact soils.  Low maintenance and fertilization needs.  Double-dwarf type with slow-growing habit and very low mowing frequency.  Top choice for sod farms, athletics fields, golf roughs, racetracks, parks and home lawns.

GOLDEn GaTE ›› Heat and drought tolerant  High quality under saline irrigation.  Genetic, fall and winter dark color.  Fine Leaf texture.  Brown patch tolerant.  Excellent density all year around. Ideal for sod production.

PaTRÓn (COCHiSE iV) ›› Nº 1 NTEP. As fine as Lolium  Broad crown with excellent density.  Brown patch-tolerant.  Easy recovery.  Heat and salt-tolerant.  Recommended for sod production and sports fields.

UMbRELLa ›› Cold tolerant  Salt and drought tolerant.  High density.  Low mowing height.  Highest traffic and wear tolerance.

HIGH DENSITY

Highest performance under tough conditions FiRaCES ›› Easy  Low maintenance and fertilization needs.  Superb traffic tolerance and maximum recovery ability.  Double-dwarf type.  Very low mowing frequency.

MÉRiDa

BROWN PATCH RESISTANCE

›› A vigorous semi-dwarf  Outstanding fine leaf texture and slow growing.  Excellent summer performance.  Maximum drought tolerance.

 Excellent traffic tolerance and recovery.

Spreading type TURbO RZ ›› Spreading type  Well suited for sports and other stress conditions.  Lateral growing based on underground stems.  High recovery ability in most situations.  Top density all year round.

TERRanO

HIGH DENSITY

›› The new generation with spreading ability  Best drought and heat tolerance.  Brown patch and Leaf spot tolerant.  Extremely traffic tolerant.  Best growing in winter time.  Excellent to produce sod for sport and landscape uses.

kentucky bluegrass

›› DiD yOU knOW…

To reduce injuries, over 90% of national League players prefer natural turf to artificial turf. The safety benefits of wellmanaged turf extends to all levels of athletic activity.

kentucky bluegrass

O2 CO C O2 C

(Poa pratensis)

Cool-season grass (C3), dense, sod-forming, long-lived and winter-hardy. Plants spread by rhizomes. The leaf is boatshaped and has a folded vernation with a smooth top side and a dull underside. Slow to germinate.

Strengths of SEMiLLaS FiTÓ varieties  Mediterranean type with excellent diseases resistance, specially to

rust and strip smut. Dark green color.

 Suited for stress conditions such as heat, drought and heavy traffic.  No winter dormancy.  Endophyte-enhanced.

Uses:  Sports fields, soccer, football, polo fields, racetracks, tees, fairways,

kEnTUCky bLUEGRaSS

iMPaCT

nUGLaDE

PRaFin

RUGby 2

HEaTMaSTER

10-15

Seeds per gram

2 .380

2 .497

2 .400

2 .702

2 .460

Days to germination

15-20

17-24

15-20

15-25

15-30

Seeding rate g/m2 Overseeding rate g/m

Recommended planting dates Color

Spring-Fall Medium

Dark green

Establishment

Slow

Medium

Medium fast

Growth

Slow

Leaf texture

Fine

Medium

Rhizomes

High

Moderate

Moderate to high

Fertilizing needs

Moderate to high

Moderate

Moderate to high

Moderate

Shade tolerance

Moderate

High

Moderate to high

High

Moderate

Winter dormancy

Disease resistance

Leaf spot, Rust, Summer patch, Dollar spot

Leaf spot, Rust, Summer patch, Dollar spot, Antracnosis

Microdochium, Leaf spot, Rust, Dollar spot

Pythium, Brown patch, Summer patch

Recovery capacity

Excellent

Very good

Excellent

Traffic tolerance

Excellent

Heat tolerance

Excellent

Mowing height

Tolerates 10 mm

Tolerates 12 mm

High

Moderate

irrigation needs

Moderate

High

Moderate

Salt tolerance

Moderate

High

Moderate

Yes

Spreading activity Maintenance

Mowing frequency

Endophyte-enhanced

rough, sod production and gardening with high quality standards.  Should be used only in mixtures in the Mediterranean area.

kentucky bluegrass iMPaCT ›› Heat-tolerant  Superior heat and drought resistance yet tolerant to cold winters.  Superior against Dollar spot, summer patch, necrotic ring spot

and leaf rust diseases.

 Medium maintenance needs. Best with high nitrogen rates.  Excellent lateral growth. Ideal for sod production.

nUGLaDE

HIGH DENSITY

›› Shade-tolerant  MIDNIGHT type. Nº 1 NTEP.  Rich, dark green color with top density and quality.  Excellent traffic tolerance.  Excellent fairway performance even below 12 mm mowing height.  Less thatchy.

PRaFin ›› Easy to manage  Mediterranean compact type with the best heat tolerance.  Less prone to thatch.  Drought and salt-tolerant.  Low mowing frequency.

RUGby 2 ›› Top traffic tolerant  Suited for sports fields with heavy traffic.  Medium shade-tolerant.  Drought-tolerant.  Mowing height from 12 mm.

LESS DISEASES

HEaTMaSTER Hybrid kentucky bluegrass

›› Top heat tolerance  Top salt tolerance.  Medium to fine leaf texture. It combines perfectly with tall fescues.  Fast establishment, excellent summer performance and lateral

spreading.

 Excellent disease tolerance in hot conditions.

 Suited to mixing with perennial rye and tall fescues to increase heat tolerance.

Poa Trivialis

›› DiD yOU knOW…

Turfgrass heavily reduces environmental noise.

Poa Trivialis

O2 C O2 C

Cool-season grass (C3), fine-textured, yellow-green, stoloniferous. Folded vernation, membranous, auricles absent, blades flat and boat-shaped tip.

Strengths of SEMiLLaS FiTÓ varieties  Dark green color and fast establishment. Smooth transition

in Mediterranean conditions.

Uses:  Warm-season grass for overseeding purposes (cynodon spp.,

POa TRiViaLiS

QUaSaR

WinTERWay

Overseeding rate g/m

25-50

Seeds per gram

4 .400

5 .350

5-8

3-30 mm

Tolerates 7 mm

Recommended planting dates

20ºC in the soil

Color

Medium-dark

Establishment

Fast

Growth

Slow

Seeding rate g/m2 2

Days to germination Mowing height

Leaf texture

Fine

Stolons in cool location

Maintenance

Low

Fertilizing needs

Low

Shade tolerance

High

Winter dormancy

High

Excellent

Disease resistance

Rust, Leaf spot

Leaf spot, Rust, Summer patch, Dollar spot

Recovery capacity

Excellent

Traffic tolerance

Excellent

Heat tolerance

Low

Mowing height

3-30 mm

Tolerates 7 mm

Mowing frequency

Low

Medium to low

irrigation needs

High

Spreading activity

Cold tolerance

Endophyte-enhanced

paspalum vaginatum, zoysia spp.,…). Shaded locations in cool areas.

Poa Trivialis QUaSaR ›› Smooth transition  Very small seed size, allowing for easy overseeding

on surfaces going dormant.

 Fast to establish in low temperatures.  Dark green color and upright growth.  Excellent spring transition.

WinTERWay ›› Very fast  Green surface quality.  Maximum density.  Excellent traffic resistance.  Highly shade-tolerant.

HIGH DENSITY

Creeping bentgrass

›› DiD yOU knOW…

a healthy lawn absorbs rainfall and reduces runoff up to 80 times more efficiently than impervious surfaces, such as driveways, sidewalks and parking lots.

Creeping bentgrass

HIGH MAINTENANCE

✂

(agrostis stolonifera)

2 O O CO C O22 C C O2

Cool-season (C3) fine-textured grass with aggressive stoloniferous dense-growth habit. Susceptible to thatch problems. Pointed leaf tip. Tolerance to very low mowing heights. High maintenance is required. Strengths of SEMiLLaS FiTÓ varieties  Upright growth, grainless.  Moderate maintenance. Allows correction of maintenance

deficiencies.

 Very persistent in summer.  Excellent resistance to common lawn diseases.  Great ability to fill in ball marks and avoid annual bluegrass

encroachment.

Uses:  Greens, tees, fairways, tennis courts, high-maintenance lawns.

TEEOnE (T-1)

50% PEnn a1 + 50% PEnn a4

007 DSb

13 M

MaRinER

Type

High density

Medium to high density

Dry-arid climate

Use

Greens, Tees

Greens, Tees, Fairways

5-8

Seeding rate g/m2 Overseeding rate g/m

Seeds per gram Days to germination Color

5-15

14 .640

7 .017

14 .000

13 .200

12 .600

2-5

4-8

3-5

3-7

Dark bluish

Dark green

Dark bright

Establishment

Very fast

Moderate

Fast

Very fast

Growth

Upright

Upright-postrate

Leaf texture

Fine

Medium

Endophyte-enhanced

Yes

Fertilizing needs

Low

Moderate

High

Thatch tendency

Moderate to high

High

Moderate

High

Very high

Moderate

Topdressing and verticutting needs ballmarks recovery

Very fast

Moderate

Fast

Slow

Moderate to high

Moderate

Winter-active growing

Excellent

Moderate

Excellent

Low

Dollar spot resistance

Moderate

Excellent

Low

brown patch resistance

Moderate

Excellent

Low

Poa annua resistance

Excellent

High

Excellent

Moderate

Traffic tolerance

Excellent

Moderate

High

Excellent

Moderate

Light

Moderate

Mowing height

3-5 mm

3-6 mm

3-7 mm

irrigation needs

High

Moderate

Salt tolerance

High

Excellent

Moderate

Shade tolerance

Summer stress tolerance bentgrass bload-scalp

CREEPinG bEnTGRaSS

Creeping bentgrass

Ultradwarf varieties for greens TEEOnE (T-1)

POA ANNUA

›› Forgiving bent  First-class greens without first class maintenance.

For greens, tees, fairways.

 Rapid repair of ball marks and divots.  Rich green color.  Best dollar spot resistance.  Visible crowding out of Poa annua every year.

50%PEnn a-1 + 50%PEnn a-4

›› The safe blending  It brings together PENN A1+PENN A4 advantages and synergies.  It comes with a special coating that ensures water absorption

in the worst conditions, improving rate and germination speed.

 Fastest germination.  It can be seeded in less-than-ideal soil conditions.

High density variety with moderate inputs for greens, tees, fairways 007 DSb ›› Reduced fungicide use

Nº 1 NTEP

LESS DISEASES

 No. 1 NTEP for greens, tees and fairways (bred from L-93 and

Southshore).

 Enhanced Dollar spot and brown patch resistance.  Vigorous, uniform, moderately dense growth.  Excellent winter color with no purpling.  Heat-tolerant. Ideal for stress conditions. Reduced maintenance costs.

13 M ›› Superb disease tolerance  Moderate maintenance needs.  Superb disease pressure performance includes dollar spot,

brown patch, pythium and microdochium patch.

 Excellent for interseeding in greens.  Less prone to thatch build up.

LESS DISEASES

Variety for tees, fairways MaRinER

SALT

›› Salt-tolerant  Bred from plants corresponding to SEASIDE.  Excellent uniformity, turf performance, heat and drought resistance.  Ideal for greens, tees and fairways.  Very persistent in summer stress conditions.

Other bents agrostis Castellana Cool-season grass (C3), coarse-textured. This bunch grass has short stolons and rhizomes that give it a weakly creeping habit well-adapted to temperate-oceanic climates.

Uses:  Low-cost roadside and utility lawns.

HiGHLanD C3

Dryland bentgrass

›› Standard  Coarse and poor cultivar.  For landscape uses.

agrostis Tenuis Cool-season grass (C3), vertical growth but weaker lateral growth habit. keeps better color than creeping bent in winter time. More susceptible to heat stress and brown patch.

abERROyaL ›› Sustainable turf  Excellent winter performance.  Bright green color.  Excellent Dollar spot resistance.  Wear-tolerant.  Mowing height from 10 mm.

Uses:  Very aesthetic lawn mixtures in coastal oceanic-

temperate areas. Greens in the same regions.

Other bents

agrostis Canina Cool-season grass (C3), very fine-textured.

Uses:

Stoloniferous, able to form a velvet turf denser than any creeping bent.

 Shaded greens, tees, tennis courts. Restricted to

temperate-oceanic climates.

The most beautiful turfgrass.

VESPER

HIGH DENSITY

Velvet bentgrass

›› Shade tolerant  Excellent winter growth.  Nitrogen needs are 50% compared to any creeping bentgrass.  Finest leaf texture.  Without mowing, plant reaches 15 cm.

aGROSTiS

HiGHLanD

TROy

VESPER

Agrostis Castellana

Agrostis Tenuis

Agrostis Canina

5-10

5-8

5-15

10-20

11 .640

11 .000

17 .600

7-10

6-9

Spring-Fall

Color

Bright

Bright green

Bright dark green

Establishment

Slow

Growth

Upright

Upright, stolons

Leaf texture

Medium

Fine

Very fine

Maintenance

Low

Moderate

Fertilizing needs

Low

Shade tolerance

Poor

Moderate to good

Good

Winter purpling

Disease resistance

Dollar spot, Brown patch

Recovery capacity

Low

Excellent

Traffic tolerance

Poor

Good

Heat tolerance

High

Excellent

Mowing height

Tolerates 15 mm

10 mm

Tolerates 2 mm

Low

Moderate

Low

Type Seeding rate g/m

interseeding rate g/m

Overseeding with bermuda g/m

Seeds per gram Days to germination Recommended planting dates

Mowing frequency irrigation needs Salt tolerance

alternative cool-season grasses (C3) aGROPyRUM CRiSTaTUM

bRaCHyPODiM PHOEniCOiDES

CynOSORUS CRiSTaTUS

DESCaMPSia CESPiTOSa

POa annUa

POa nEMORaLiS

POa SUPina

PUCCinELLia DiSTanS

–

baLOU

TWO PUTT

EnHaRy

SUPRanOVa

FULTS

40-50

5-10

10-15

Overseeding rate g/m2

Seeds per gram

450

282

475

1 .780

5 .000

5 .200

5 .350

4 .180

15-30

15-20

5-10

10-14

Seeding rate g/m2

Days to germination Recommended planting dates Color

Spring-Fall Medium

Dark green

Medium

Establishment

Slow

Moderate

Fast

Moderate

Growth

Slow

Moderate

Slow

Coarse

Medium

Medium to coarse

Medium

Fine

Moderate to low

Low

Moderate

High

Moderate

High

Moderate

Tolerates 40 mm

Tolerates 30 mm

30-50 mm

20-50 mm

Tolerates 3 mm

Tolerates 10 mm

3-10 mm

20-50 mm

Maintenance

Low

Very low

Moderate

High

Moderate

High

Low

Fertilizing needs

Low

Very low

Low

High

Low

High

Very low

Cold tolerance

High

Excellent

High

Moderate to high

High

Moderate to high

High

Moderate

High

Moderate

Moderate to high

Disease resistance

High

Fair

Moderate to high

Recovery capacity

High

Moderate

High

Low

High

Moderate

Traffic tolerance

High

Moderate

High

Low

High

Low

Heat tolerance

Very high

Low

Moderate

Low

High

Salt tolerance

High

Low

Very low

Low

Excellent

Very low

Moderate to high

High

Moderate to low

Leaf texture Mowing frequency Mowing height

Shade tolerance

irrigation needs Endophyte-enhanced

Variety

bermudagrass

›› DiD yOU knOW…

Turfgrass is highly adapted to reclaimed and saline water irrigation and to high levels of nitrogen, phosphorus and other fertilizers.

bermudagrass

SALT

O 22 CO C O2 C

(Cynodon dactylon)

Warm-season grass (C4) adapted to a wide range of soils. a minimum temperature of 18ºC in the soil is needed for germination. Goes dormant below 10-12ºC. Lateral growth by stolons and rhizomes. Highly tolerant to heat, salt, drought and traffic conditions. Strengths of SEMiLLaS FiTÓ varieties  Shorter dormancy period and earlier green-up in spring time.  Shorter internodes distance.  TIFWAY 4-19 quality with fewer cultivation needs.  Very tolerant to cold. Can be used far from the coast in cold areas.

Uses:  Sports fields, football, soccer, tees, fairways, rough, racetracks,

bERMUDaGRaSS Seeding rate g/m2 Overseeding rate g/m

Seeds per gram Days to germination Recommended planting dates Color Establishment Growth

GObi

RiViERa

10-15

5-15

2 .200

1 .860

7-10

Late spring, summer

Bright green

Dark green

Very fast

Average

Fast

Slow

Medium

Fine

Rhizomes, stolons

Moderate to low

Moderate

Fertilizing needs

Low

Shade tolerance

Low

Moderate

Winter dormancy

Below 12º C

Below 9º C

High

Excellent

Disease resistance

Spring dead spot

Spring dead spot, Dollar spot

Recovery capacity

Excellent

Traffic tolerance

High

Excellent

Heat tolerance

Excellent

Mowing height

Tolerates 15 mm

Tolerates 10-30 mm

Mowing frequency

Moderate

Low

Drought tolerance

Excellent

High

Excellent

Leaf texture Spreading activity Maintenance

Cold tolerance

Salt tolerance

polo fields. Sustainable lawns with very low water consumption.

bermudagrass GObi ›› Very fast  Mediterranean type with unbeatable drought and salt tolerance.  Fast establishment with great recovery capacity.  Less thatchy.  Mowing height from 10 mm.

Can be used as a single variety or mixed either with cool-season varieties (i.e. COSTA mixture) or with Bermuda RIVIERA to improve quality and density. Suited for landscaping, public and private lawns, sport fields, roughs,…

RiViERa ›› Cold-resistant  TIFWAY 4-19 quality with fewer cultivation needs.  The earliest spring green-up variety in the

market.

 Outstanding wear tolerance.  Dead spot-resistant.  Very few seedheads.  Saves up to 30% of water compared to

TIFWAY 4-19.

14 days after seeding

Suited for tees, fairways, roughs, sports fields and high-quality public and private lawns.

Seashore Paspalum, knot Grass (Paspalum vaginatum)

SALT

HIGH MAINTENANCE

O 22 CO C O2 C

Warm-season grass (C4) forming a dense, fine textured turf. a minimum temperature of 18ºC in the soil is needed for germination. it goes dormant below 4ºC, depending on crop management. Rhizomatous and stoloniferous growth habit. Outstanding salt tolerance. Strengths of SEMiLLaS FiTÓ varieties  Quick establishment. Our technology ensures easier and faster

germination.

 Less prone to thatch accumulation.  Easy to manage.  Fine leaf texture.

Uses:  Salty areas. Reclaimed water irrigation areas, soccer fields,

racetracks, polo fields, greens, tees, fairways, rough, public and private lawns.  Should be sown alone with temperatures above 18ºC in the soil.

›› Sustainable turf, salt-resistant  Sea Spray can withstand saline soils and effluent water

once established.

 Mature turf can tolerate up to 25.000 ppm when managed

correctly.

 Goes dormant more slowly

than Bermuda.

 Sea Spray is a deeper green

similar to Kentucky bluegrass.

 More shade-tolerant

than Bermuda with fewer nitrogen needs.

PaSPaLUM VaGinaTUM

Seeding rate g/m2 Overseeding rate g/m

Seeds per gram

923

Days to germination

7-10

Recommended planting dates Color Establishment Growth Leaf texture Spreading activity Maintenance needs Fertilizing needs

 Needs very specific

fertilization high in Ca and Mn.

SEa SPRay

Summer Dark green Moderate Slow, mainly rizhomatous Fine Rhizomes and stolons Moderate to high Low in Nitrogen . Calcium and Manganese are very important

Shade tolerance

Moderate

Winter dormancy

Below 0º C depending of management

Disease resistance

Spring dead spot, Dollar spot

Recovery capacity

Excellent

Traffic tolerance

Excellent

Heat tolerance

Excellent

Mowing height

5-30 mm

Mowing frequency Drought tolerance Salt tolerance

Moderate to low Very high Tolerates up to 25 .000 ppm

SEa SPRay

kikuyu

SALT

O 22 CO C O2 C

(Pennisetum clandestinum)

Medium to coarse-textured, light green warm-season grass (C4) spreading by vigorous rhizomes and stolons. it needs a minimum of 18ºC in the soil for germination and goes dormant below 4-5ºC. Maximum tolerance to drought. Must be sown alone or mixed with a starter variety like perennial ryegrass or fine fescue.

Uses:  Seaside salt-affected soils where only low-quality water is

available. Public and private lawns, sports fields, rights of way,…

aZ-1 ›› Less thatchy  Longer vegetative period. No dormancy close to the

sea on the Mediterranean coast during winter.

 Finer stolons, less prone to seed heads.  Spring dead spot- and brown patch resistant.

kikUyU

aZ-1

Seeding rate g/m2

5-15

Overseeding rate g/m2

Seeds per gram

515

Days to germination

7-10

Recommended planting dates Color

Summer Medium to dark

Establishment

Fast

Growth

Fast

Leaf texture Spreading activity Maintenance

Coarse Rhizomes and stolons Moderate

Fertilizing needs

Low

Shade tolerance

Moderate-High

Winter dormancy

Below 4º C

Disease resistance

Spring dead spot, Brown patch

Recovery capacity

Excellent

Traffic tolerance

Excellent

Heat tolerance

Excellent

Mowing height

5-30 mm

Mowing frequency

Moderate-High

Drought tolerance

Very high

Salt tolerance

Excellent

Zoysiagrass

LESS MAINTENANCE

O 22 CO C O2 C

(Zoysia japonica)

Medium-textured, slow-growing, warm-season (C4) grass that spreads by stolons and rhizomes. adapted to tropical and subtropical climates. needs a minimum temperature of 18ºC in the soil to germinate and goes dormant below 10ºC. Maximum tolerance to heat, drought and salinity conditions. Sustainable turf. Must be sown alone with 25ºC in the soil to speed up germination.

Uses:  Sustainable turf. Public and private lawns looking for low

maintenance, less mowing, regular wear, shade, minimum water availability and less input.

›› Easier to establish  Medium leaf texture.  Faster to establish than any

vegetative variety: 3-4 months in summertime conditions.

 Outstanding drought

tolerance.

 4-5 mowings per year are

enough.

ZOySia JaPOniCa Seeding rate g/m2 Overseeding rate g/m2

5-15 10

Seeds per gram

1 .409

Days to germination

14-35

Recommended planting dates Color

Summer Medium to dark

Establishment

Slow

Growth

Slow

Leaf texture Spreading activity

Zoysia tenuifolia.

ZEniTH

Medium Rhizomes and stolons

Maintenance

Very low

Fertilizing needs

Very low

Shade tolerance

Moderate to high

Winter dormancy

Below 7º C

Disease resistance

Spring dead spot, Brown patch

Recovery capacity

High

Traffic tolerance

Excellent

Heat tolerance

Excellent

Mowing height

10-30 mm

Mowing frequency

Very low

Drought tolerance

Very high

Salt tolerance

Excellent

ZEniTH

Other species

Weeping lovegrass (Eragrotis curvula Schab.)

Warm season grass(C4). Perennial bunchgrass typically grown in light, coarse soils forming a large tuft with long narrow dropping leaves. Seed head formation occurs in long stems reaching 1 m. Seeds form on panicles.

ERMELO

LESS MAINTENANCE

›› Ornamental without maintenance  Easy to establish.  No irrigation needs.  2-3 mowings/year.  Very aggressive against other weeds.

Uses: as ornamental grass for Out Rough purposes in mediterranean, tropical, desert and mild climates.

Dichondra Repens a soft, green, ground-hugging and broad-leafed plant used as turf in most areas where winter temperatures do not drop below 0ºC. Produces a mat of small, round leaves. it spreads by surface runners and underground runners. When planted in sunny areas, it keeps low and tight. Grown in shade it can reach 16 cm. it has a lush uneven appearance. Must be planted alone when the soil temperature reaches 20ºC. Uses:  Sustainable turf, sun-shade,

underneath, areas with very low mowing needs. Ornamental.

DiCHOnDRa REPEnS

COMUn 5-15

Seeding rate g/m2 Overseeding rate g/m

Seeds per gram

236

Days to germination con 30ºC

7-21

Recommended planting dates

Summer

Color

Bright green

Establishment

Slow

Growth

Slow

Leaf texture

Broad-leafed

Spreading activity

Runners

Maintenance

Very low

Fertilizing needs

Low

Shade tolerance

High

Winter dormancy

No in coastal areas

Disease resistance

Poor

Recovery capacity

High

Traffic tolerance

Poor

Heat tolerance

High

Mowing height

Tolerates 10 mm

Mowing frequency

Very low

Drought tolerance

Low

Salt tolerance

Low

buffalo grass

(bouteloua dactyloides)

nUSTaR

LESS MAINTENANCE

›› Lowest maintenance needs  Sustainable.  No mowing needs.  Suited for continental extreme temperatures.  Outstanding drought and heat tolerance.  Not tolerant to traffic and shade.

Uses: Well suited for Out Rough and low maintenance areas in continental weather conditions.

alternative lternative warm-season grasses (C4) bOUTELOUa bOUTELOUa DaCTyLOiDES DaCTyLOiDES

ERaGROSTiS ERaGROSTiS CURVULa CURVULa

EREMOCHLOa EREMOCHLOa OPHiUROiDES OPHiUROiDES

PaSPaLUM PaSPaLUM nOTaTUM nOTaTUM

STEnOTaPHRUM STEnOTaPHRUM SECUnDaTUM SECUnDaTUM

Variety Variety

nUSTaR nUSTaR nUSTa UST R USTa

ERMELO ERMELO

TiFFbLaiR TiFFbLaiR

PEnSaCOLa PEnSaCOLa

San aGUSTin San aGUSTin GRaSS GRaSS

Seeding rate g/m2 2 Seeding rate g/m

100 kg/ha 100 kg/ha

5 5

5-10 5-10

30-45 30-45

Vegetative Vegetative

2 Overseeding rate g/m Overseeding rate g/m2

100 100kg/ha kg/ha

10 10

5050

Vegetative Vegetative

Seeds perper gram Seeds gram

605 605

3 .000 3 .000

110 110

440 440

Vegetative Vegetative

Days to to germination 30ºC Days germination 30ºC

30 30

10-20 10-20

7-21 7-21

Vegetative Vegetative

Recommended planting dates Recommended planting dates

Summer Summer

Latespring-Summer spring-Summer Late

Summer Summer

Vegetative Vegetative

Color Color

Medium Medium

Dark green Dark green

Light green Light green

Establishment Establishment

Veryslow slow Very

Moderate Moderate

Slow Slow

VeryVery slowslow (1-2(1-2 years) years)

Growth Growth

Veryslow slow Very

Moderate Moderate

Fast Fast

Slow Slow

VeryVery slowslow

Fine Fine

Medium Medium

Coarse Coarse

Very coarse Very coarse

VeryVery finefine

No No

Rhizomes Rhizomes

Stolons Stolons

Short Shortrhizomes rhizomes

Stolons Stolons

Rhizomes Rhizomes

Maintenance Maintenance

Verylow low Very

Very low low Very

Very Verylow low

Low Low

VeryVery low low

Fertilizing needs Fertilizing needs

Very low Very low

Low Low

Moderate Moderate

Very low Very low

Mowing frequency Mowing frequency

Very low Very low

Low Low

Very low Very low

No mowing No mowing

Tolerates 50 mm Tolerates 50 mm

20-50 mm 20-50 mm

30-50 mm 30-50 mm

10-30 mm 10-30 mm

Very low Very low Below 12ºC Below 12ºC – – Very low Very low Very low Very low Very high Very high Very high Very high Moderate Moderate

Very low Very low Below 12ºC Below 12ºC – – High High Moderate Moderate Very high Very high Very high Very high Excellent Excellent

Very low Very low Below 12ºC Below 12ºC Brown patch Brown patch Very high Very high Moderate Moderate Very high Very high Very high Very high Excellent Excellent

Very low Very low Below 12ºC Below 12ºC – – Low Low Moderate Moderate High High Very high Very high Moderate to high Moderate to high

Moderate Moderate Below 5ºC Below 5ºC – – High High High High High High Moderate Moderate Moderate Moderate

Spreading activity Spreading activity

Mowing height Mowing height Shade tolerance Shade tolerance Winter dormancy Winter dormancy Disease resistance Disease resistance Recovery capacity Recovery capacity Traffic tolerance Traffic tolerance Heat tolerance Heat tolerance Drought tolerance Drought tolerance Salt tolerance Salt tolerance

–

Moderate Moderate Below 0ºC Below 0ºC – – Very low Very low Moderate Moderate Very high Very high Very high Very high Very high Very high

OTHER SPECiES

Leaf texture Leaf texture

ZOySia ZOySia TEnUiFOLia TEnUiFOLia

Mixtures and blends

LESS MAINTENANCE

LESS DISEASES

mixture

›› Compact and persistent  Our most popular blend for the field, with the

best performance, providing endurance and excellent recovery.

 Medium to low cultivation needs. Low mowing

Mixture with Tall Fescue as a dominant species . (medium leaf texture)

and fungicide needs.  High tolerance to heat, drought and salinity.  Water savings of up to 30% compared to standard cool-season mixtures. Composition

% weight

% seed count

TURF PERFORManCE SCORES Seeding rate g/m2 Overseeding rate g/m2 Seeds per gram Days to germination Recommended planting dates Color Establishment rate

35 40-50 730 7-12 Spring, end of summer, fall Dark green Medium

Festuca arundinacea FIRACES

30%

25%

Growth

Festuca arund. GOLDEN GATE

30%

23%

Leaf texture

Festuca arundinacea TURBO RZ

25%

19%

Poa pratensis RUGBY 2

22%

Spreading activity

Yes

Lolium perenne RINOVO

10%

11%

Maintenance

Low

Fertilizing needs

Low

Shade tolerance

Moderate

Packaging: 1 kg, 5 kg and 25 kg

Uses:

Winter dormancy

 Public and private lawns, football, soccer, racetracks, polo fields,

roughs, pitch&putt fairways. Sod production. Summer

Fall

Winter

Spring

2 O O CO C O22 C 2

Slow Medium

Disease resistance

Excellent

Recovery capacity

Excellent

Traffic tolerance

Excellent

Heat tolerance

Excellent

Mowing height

20-30 mm

Mowing frequency

Low

irrigation needs

Low

Salinity tolerance

High

MiXTURES

SPaRRinG

Mixtures and blends

RESiSTEnTE

LESS MAINTENANCE

mixture

›› Resistant  Popular blend for the field, requiring low

Mixture with Tall Fescue as a dominant species .

maintenance but still one of the best in (medium leaf performanceand uniformity. texture)  30% less water is needed and 50% of mowing compared to standard cool-season grass.  With the incorporation of bluegrass for better recovery and the higher density of a well-knitted turf look, dark green in both sun and shade uses. Composition

TURF PERFORManCE SCORES Seeding rate g/m2 Overseeding rate g/m

40 2

Seeds per gram Days to germination Recommended planting dates Color Establishment rate

50 719 10-15 Spring, end of summer, fall Very dark Slow

Growth

Very slow

Leaf texture

Medium

% weight

% seed count

Festuca arundinacea TURBO RZ

30%

21%

Festuca arundinacea MERIDA

30%

22%

Festuca arundinacea PATRON

30%

22%

Maintenance

Poa pratensis PRAFIN

10%

35%

Fertilizing needs

Very low

Shade tolerance

High

Packaging: 1 kg, 5 kg and 25 kg

Spreading activity

Winter dormancy

Uses:  Golf rough, racetracks, polo fields, rugby, sustainable turf with low input

and best endurance. The most popular sod mixture. Summer

Fall

Winter

Spring

2 O O CO C O22 C 2

Yes Low

Disease resistance

Excellent

Recovery capacity

Excellent

Traffic tolerance

Excellent

Heat tolerance

Excellent

Mowing height

Tolerates 25 mm

Mowing frequency

Very low

irrigation needs

Low

Salinity tolerance

High

LESS MAINTENANCE

LESS DISEASES

mixture

›› Outstanding generation of tall fescues for sport  Low maintenance and with regenerating ability.  Fine leaf texture and dark green color.

Mixture with Tall Fescue as a dominant species . (fine leaf texture)

 Excellent recovery under traffic stress.  30% water use savings.  Extreme shade and heat tolerant.

TURF PERFORManCE SCORES Seeding rate g/m2

Overseeding rate g/m2

Seeds per gram

495

Days to germination

7-12

Recommended planting dates

Spring - Fall

Color

Dark green

 Good winter activity.

Establishment rate

 Mowing height down to 10 mm.

Growth

Slow

Leaf texture

Fine

Composition

Medium

% weight

% seed count

Festuca arundinacea PATRON

50%

49%

Spreading activity

Yes

Festuca arundinacea GOLDEN GATE Festuca arundinacea TERRANO (Rhizomatous)

25%

26%

Maintenance

Low

25%

24%

Fertilizing needs

Low

Shade tolerance

High

Winter dormancy

Packaging: 25 kg

Uses:  Soccer fields, fairways and rough, racetrack, polo fields, public and private

lawns.

Summer

Fall

Winter

Spring

2 O O CO C O22 C 2

Disease resistance

Excellent

Recovery capacity

Excellent

Traffic tolerance

Excellent

Heat tolerance

Excellent

Mowing height

Down to 10 mm

Mowing frequency

Low

irrigation needs

Low

Salinity tolerance

High

NEW

MiXTURES

STROnG

Mixtures and blends

COSTa

SALT

LESS MAINTENANCE

LESS DISEASES

mixture

›› For drought and salinity  Specific blend for the Mediterranean coast

Mixture with Tall Fescue as a dominant species .

or warm inland areas. (medium leaf  50% less irrigation needed compared to traditional texture) cool-season grasses. The Mediterranean tall fescues and cold-tolerant bermuda grass ensure good winter activity.  Able to recover 100% after gaps with no irrigation at all.  Excellent in sunny areas, partial shade, heat, drought and salinity conditions. Composition

% weight

% seed count

TURF PERFORManCE SCORES Seeding rate g/m2 Overseeding rate g/m2

25-35 50

Seeds per gram

906

Days to germination

7-15

Recommended planting dates Color Establishment rate Growth Leaf texture

Spring, end of summer, fall Dark green Medium Slow Medium

Festuca arundinacea TURBO RZ

35%

19%

Festuca arundinacea MERIDA

35%

19%

Spreading activity

Yes

Poa pratensis RUGBY 2

10%

30%

Maintenance

Low

Lolium perenne SUN

10%

Cynodon dactilon GOBI

10%

25%

Packaging: 1 kg, 5 kg and 25 kg

Uses:  Public and private lawns, football, soccer, racetracks, polo fields, roughs,

pitch&putt fairways. Sod production. Summer

Fall

Winter

Spring

2 O O CO C O22 C 2

Fertilizing needs

Very low

Shade tolerance

Moderate

Winter dormancy

Disease resistance

Excellent

Recovery capacity

Excellent

Traffic tolerance

Excellent

Heat tolerance

Excellent

Mowing height

From 25 mm

Mowing frequency

Low

irrigation needs

Very low

Salinity tolerance

Excellent

LESS MAINTENANCE

LESS DISEASES

mixture

›› Traffic-resistant  An excellent mixture designed for fast

Mixture with Lolium Perenne as a dominant species .

establishment including new-generation persistent varieties. (fine leaf texture)  Varieties adapted to low mowing heights and very stressful climatic and traffic situations.  The result is a high-density bluegrass stand with the advantages of ryegrass. Composition

% weight

% seed count

Lolium perenne SILVER DOLLAR

30%

14%

Lolium perenne RINGLES

20%

TURF PERFORManCE SCORES Seeding rate g/m2

25-35

Overseeding rate g/m2

40-50

Seeds per gram

1 .189

Days to germination

5-10

Recommended planting dates

Spring - Fall

Color

Bright green

Establishment rate Growth Leaf texture Spreading activity

Fast Moderate Fine Yes

Lolium perenne RINOVO

20%

11%

Poa pratensis NUGLADE

10%

21%

Maintenance

Poa pratensis RUGBY 2

20%

45%

Fertilizing needs

High

Shade tolerance

Low

Packaging: 1 kg, 5 kg and 25 kg

Winter dormancy

Uses:  High-end athletic fields, fairways, tees, soccer fields, polo, rugby, tennis

courts, parks and recreational areas with medium to high maintenance. Summer

Fall

Winter

Spring

2 O O CO C O22 C 2

Moderate

Disease resistance

High

Recovery capacity

Excellent

Traffic tolerance

Excellent

Heat tolerance

Good

Mowing height

From 10 mm

Mowing frequency

Moderate

irrigation needs

Moderate

Salinity tolerance

High

NEW

MiXTURES

SPORT

Mixtures and blends

ORnaMEnTaL

LESS MAINTENANCE

LESS FERTILIZER

HIGH DENSITY

mixture

›› Fine-textured  Aesthetic, fine-textured mixture with medium

Mixture with Lolium Perenne as a dominant species .

to low maintenance needs. (fine leaf texture)  Quick laying on the field.  Wear and shade-tolerant. Easy recovery.  Prefers temperate to cold climate though the advanced varieties are also heat-tolerant. Composition

% weight

% seed count

Lolium perenne RINGLES

25%

Lolium perenne SUN

25%

Festuca rubra trichophylla LIBANO

20%

Festuca rubra rubra RUFI

20%

17%

Poa pratensis RUGBY 2

10%

29%

TURF PERFORManCE SCORES Seeding rate g/m2

25-35

Overseeding rate g/m2

40-50

Seeds per gram Days to germination

Spring - Fall

Color

Bright green

Establishment rate

15% 17%

Leaf texture

Very fine

22%

Spreading activity

Uses:  Public and private lawns, golf fairways, tees.

Spring

Yes

Maintenance

Moderate

Fertilizing needs

Moderate

Shade tolerance

Moderate No

Disease resistance

Moderate

Recovery capacity

Good

Traffic tolerance Winter

Fast Moderate

Winter dormancy

Fall

5-8

Recommended planting dates

Growth

Packaging: 1 kg, 5 kg and 25 kg

Summer

918

Good

Heat tolerance

Moderate

Mowing height

Tolerates 15 mm

Mowing frequency

Moderate

irrigation needs

Moderate

Salinity tolerance

Moderate

2 O O CO C O22 C 2

REPObLaDOR

HIGH MAINTENANCE

HIGH DENSITY

LESS DISEASES

O 22 CO C O2 C

mixture

 Great mix that offers the benefits of quick

Mixture with Lolium Perenne as a dominant species .

germination with a latest-generation ryegrass (fine leaf texture) that withstands tough wear throughout the playing season.  Excellent for filling in damaged areas in any mixture or situation.  Can be used to regenerate any turfgrass seed mixture. Composition

TURF PERFORManCE SCORES Seeding rate g/m2

Overseeding rate g/m2

Seeds per gram

573

Days to germination Recommended planting dates Color Establishment rate

3-7 All year Dark green Very fast

% weight

% seed count

Lolium perenne LOVER

30%

Growth

Fast

Lolium perenne RINGLES

40%

38%

Leaf texture

Fine

Lolium perenne SUN

30%

32%

Spreading activity

Packaging: 1 kg, 5 kg and 25 kg

Maintenance

Uses:  Overseeding of warm-season grasses, interseeding on any turfgrass

mixture. Basic mixture for soccer fields, athletics fields, tennis courts, fairways, tees and quick-establishment lawns.

Summer

Fall

Winter

Spring

No Moderate

Fertilizing needs

High

Shade tolerance

Low

Winter dormancy

Disease resistance

High

Recovery capacity

Excellent

Traffic tolerance

Excellent

Heat tolerance

Good

Mowing height

8-20 mm

Mowing frequency

High

irrigation needs

High

Salinity tolerance

High

MiXTURES

›› Quick and easy

Mixtures and blends

CREEPinG RyE

HIGH MAINTENANCE

HIGH DENSITY

LESS DISEASES

O 22 CO C O2 C

mixture

›› 100% Regenerating Perennial ryegrass blend  Unique tough, traffic tolerant, regenerating

Mixture with Lolium Perenne as a dominant species . (fine leaf texture)

perennial rye blend.  The mixture of 3 unique varieties with stoloniferous characteristics with outstanding persistence, dark green color and diseases tolerance.  Excellent for filling in worn areas in any mixture or situation.  Can be used for regenerating any turfgrass mixture. Composition

% weight

% seed count

TURF PERFORManCE SCORES Seeding rate g/m2

Seeds per gram

591

Days to germination Recommended planting dates Color Establishment rate

Fast

50%

Spreading activity

25%

28%

Maintenance

Lolium perenne FIESTA 4

25%

22%

Summer

Fall

Winter

Spring

No Moderate to high

Fertilizing needs

High

Shade tolerance

Low

Winter dormancy

mixture. Basic mixture for soccer fields, athletics fields, tennis courts, fairways, tees and quick-establishment lawns.

Very fast

Fine

Lolium perenne RINOVO

 Overseeding of warm-season grasses, interseeding on any turfgrass

Dark green

Leaf texture

50%

Uses:

3-7 All year

Growth

Lolium perenne NEW ORLEANS

Packaging: 25 kg

Overseeding rate g/m2

Disease resistance

High

Recovery capacity

Excellent

Traffic tolerance

Excellent

Heat tolerance

High

Mowing height

8-20 mm

Mowing frequency

High

irrigation needs

High

Salinity tolerance

High

NEW

RESiEMbRa

HIGH MAINTENANCE

HIGH DENSITY

LESS DISEASES

O 22 CO C O2 C

mixture

 Single-species mixture based on advanced

Mixture with Lolium Perenne as a dominant species .

perennial ryegrass varieties. It is able to (fine leaf texture) germinate without being covered.  Excellent for filling in poor areas at any time and location.  Easy to apply. Seed coated, heavy, colored and treated against fungi, ants and birds. Fewer wind problems. Composition

% weight

% seed count

TURF PERFORManCE SCORES Seeding rate g/m2

Seeds per gram

534

Days to germination Recommended planting dates Color Establishment rate

30%

40%

38%

Spreading activity

Lolium perenne SUN

30%

32%

Maintenance

Summer

Fall

Spring

No Moderate

Fertilizing needs

High

Shade tolerance

Low

Winter dormancy

Winter

Very fast Fast

Lolium perenne LOVER

 Overseedings, interseedings.

Dark green

Fine

Lolium perenne RINGLES

Uses:

3-7 All year

Growth Leaf texture

Packaging: 1 kg

Overseeding rate g/m2

Disease resistance

High

Recovery capacity

Excellent

Traffic tolerance

Excellent

Heat tolerance

Good

Mowing height

8-20 mm

Mowing frequency

High

irrigation needs

High

Salinity tolerance

High

MiXTURES

›› Quick

Mixtures and blends

SOMbRa

LESS MAINTENANCE

LESS FERTILIZER

mixture

›› Aesthetic for shade  Fine-textured mixture specially designed

Mixture with Fine Fescue as a dominant species .

for shaded areas. (very fine leaf  Moderate mowing and fertilizing needs. texture)  Fair wear tolerance.  Prefers temperate climate though it can be used in warm areas. Composition

TURF PERFORManCE SCORES Seeding rate g/m2

Seeds per gram

786

Days to germination

Spring - Fall

Color

Bright green

% seed count

Lolium perenne RINGLES

20%

13%

Festuca rubra rubra RUFI

40%

37%

Festuca rubra rubra JASPERINA

20%

26%

Leaf texture

Festuca rubra commutata ZODIAC

20%

24%

Spreading activity

Uses:  Public and private lawns in shady location. Golf fairways.

Summer

Fall

Winter

Establishment rate Growth

Medium Slow Very fine Yes

Maintenance

Moderate

Fertilizing needs

Moderate

Shade tolerance

High

Winter dormancy

Spring

5-8

Recommended planting dates

% weight

Packaging: 1 kg, 5 kg and 25 kg

Overseeding rate g/m2

Disease resistance

High

Recovery capacity

Low

Traffic tolerance

Moderate

Heat tolerance

Moderate

Mowing height

From 15 mm

Mowing frequency

Low

irrigation needs

Moderate

Salinity tolerance

Moderate

2 O O CO C O22 C C O2 2

Mixtures Seeding rate g/m2

SPaRRinG RESiSTEnTE STROnG

COSTa

SPORT

ORnaMEnTaL REPObLaDOR

CREEPinG RyE

RESiEMbRa SOMbRa

25-35

40-50

Seeds per gram

730

719

495

906

1 .189

918

573

591

534

786

Days to germination

7-12

10-15

7-12

7-15

5-10

5-8

3-7

5-8

Spring - Fall

All year

Spring - Fall

Overseeding rate g/m2

Recommended planting dates

Spring, end of Summer, Fall

Color

Dark green

Very dark

Dark green

Bright green

Dark green

Medium

Slow

Medium

Fast

Very fast

Medium

Slow

Very slow

Slow

Moderate

Fast

Slow

Medium

Fine

Medium

Fine

Very fine

Fine

Very fine

Spreading activity

Yes

Maintenance

Low

Moderate

Moderate to high

Moderate

Fertilizing needs

Low

Very low

Low

Very low

High

Moderate

High

Moderate

Shade tolerance

Moderate

High

Moderate

Low

Moderate

Low

High

Winter dormancy

Disease resistance

Excellent

High

Moderate

High

Recovery capacity

Excellent

Good

Excellent

Low

Traffic tolerance

Excellent

Good

Excellent

Moderate

Heat tolerance

Excellent

Good

Moderate

Good

High

Good

Moderate

Mowing height

20-30 mm

Tolerates 25 mm

Down to 10 mm

From 25 mm

From 10 mm

From 15 mm

8-20 mm

From 15 mm

Mowing frequency

Low

Very low

Low

Moderate

High

Low

irrigation needs

Low

Very low

Moderate

High

Moderate

Salinity tolerance

High

Excellent

High

Moderate

High

Moderate

Establishment rate Growth Leaf texture

Spring, end Spring, end of Summer, Spring - Fall of Summer, Spring - Fall Fall Fall

Dark green Bright green

Semillas Fit贸 can change the mixtures without prior notice .

MiXTURES

CHaRaCTERiSTiCS

Mixtures and blends

Jardín Florido (Wild Flowers) ›› Explosion of color

Jardín Florido USO GEnERaL

Jardín Florido EnanO

 Wild flowers.

 60-80 cm height.

 20-30 cm height.

Composition: Iberis umbellata, Delphinium ajacis, Centaurea cyanus, Calendula arvensis, Linum perenne, Lavatera maritima, Dianthus barbatus, Malcomia maritima, Papaver rhoeas, Chysanthemum coronarium, Hesperis matronalis, Alyssum saxatile, Lobularia maritima, Festuca ovina… Packaging: 10 g (4 m2), 100 g (40 m2), 1 kg (400 m2)

Packaging: 10 g (4 m2), 100 g (40 m2), 1 kg (400 m2)

Uses:

 Flower spots.

 Dwarf flower spots.

6 weeks

JARDíN FLORIDO

Composition: Nemophila maculata, Iberis umbellata, Cheiranthus allioni, Eschscholtzia californica, Bellis perennis, Silene pendula, Viola cornuta, Alyssum saxatile, Lasthenia glabrata, Malcomia maritima, Sanvitalia procumbens, Wedelia trilobata, Arctoctis stoechadifolis, Dianthus deltoides, Lobularia maritima, Saponaria pumilla, Festuca ovina…

12 weeks

Seeding Days to Recommenrate germina- ded planting g/m2 tion dates

USO GENERAL

2-3 g

15-20

ENANO

2-3 g

15-20

Mainly spring and fall

Color

Maintenance

Fertilizing needs

Shade Drought Salt Mowing tolerance tolerance tolerance height

Yellow, blue, white, red, purple, rose

Low

Moderate

Low

–

Yellow, blue, white

Low

Moderate

Low

High

–

Mowing frequency

Twice a year after blooming

Traffic tolerance

Plant height

Pollinator mixture

60 cm

Excellent

10-30 cm Excellent

Césped Florido (Meadow Mix) ›› Turf and flower harmony

Césped Florido USO GEnERaL

Césped Florido EnanO

 Wild flowers with low-maintenance grasses.

 60-80 cm maximum height without traffic.

 20 cm maximum height with light traffic. Composition: Lobularia maritima, Saponaria ocymoides, Verbena tenuisecta, Viola cornuta, Cerastium biebersteinii, Bellis perennis, Thymus serpyllum, Festuca rubra trichophylla LIBANO, Festuca ovina duriuscula PASHMINA.

Composition: Adonis aestivalis, Cynoglossum amabile, Gypsophila elegans, Cheiranthus cheiri, Linum perenne, Aquilegia vulgaris, Calendula officinalis, Centaurea cyanus, Iberis amara, Malcolmia maritima, Papaver rhoeas, Dianthus chinensis, Linaria maroccana, Papaver nudicaule, Alyssum saxatile, Glebionis coronarium, Rudbeckia hirta, Leucanthemum vulgare, Festuca rubra trichophylla LIBANO, Festuca ovina duriuscula PASHMINA.

Packaging: 500 g (20 m2), 10 kg

Uses:

Packaging: 500 g (20 m2), 10 kg

 Grass scattered with flowers with low-maintenance

 Areas with grass scattered with flowers.

CÉSPED FLORIDO

USO GENERAL

Seeding Days to Recommenrate germi- ded planting g/m2 nation dates

25 g

15-20 Spring and fall

ENANO

25 g

15-20

Color

Maintenance

FertiShade ToleranSalt Mowing lizing tolerance cia a la tolerance height needs sequía

Mowing frequency

Traffic tolerance

Plant height

Pollinator mixture

Yellow, blue, white, red, rose, violet

Low

Moderate

High

No mowing

1-2 times a year after end of blooming

60 cm

Excellent

Yellow, white, rose, violet

Low

High

Since 10 cm

1-2 times a year

Moderate to high

20 cm

Yes

MiXTURES

needs, outroughs, low-maintenance gardens where a wide range of colors is desired.

Uses:

Hydroseeding and revegetation

Hydroseeding and revegetation Sparring eco

natural meadow

 The advantages of Sparring mixture without nitrogen

 Low-maintenance mixture with clover that catches

Composition: 80% Festuca arundinacea MERIDA 5% Poa pratensis EUROPA 10% Lolium perenne RINGLES 5% Trifolium repens PIPOLINA Seeding rate: 40 g/m2 Seeding time: Spring and fall.

nitrogen from the atmosphere.

 For any soil and climate.  Minimal mowing and irrigation needs.  Natural meadow appearance.

Composition: 15% Lolium perenne SUN 45% Festuca arundinacea ARABIA 25% Festuca ovina SPARTAN 2 5% Cynodon dactilon GOBI 10% Trifolium repens HUIA Seeding rate: 15 g/m2 Seeding time: Spring and fall.

MiXTURES

needs.

Hydroseeding and revegetation

Hydroseeding-revegetation Mediterranean mixture

Continental mixture

Composition: 20% Lolium perenne 15% Agropyrum cristatum 20% Festuca arundinacea 15% Dactylis glmerata 5% Cynodon dactilon 5% Eragrostis curvula 10% Paspalum notatum 5% Medicago sativa 5% Onobrychis viciaefolia

Composition: 20% Lolium perenne 15% Agropyrum cristatum 20% Festuca arundinacea 10% Dactylis glomerata 15% Festuca rubra rubra 5% Medicago lupulina 5% Trifolium subterraneum 5% Melilotus officinalis 5% Onobrychis viciaefolia

Seeding rate: 25-30 g/m2 Seeding time: Spring - Fall.

ď&#x201A;&#x2014; Native species to be added: Antyllis cytisoides,

ď&#x201A;&#x2014; Native species to be added: Cistus clusii, Lavandula

Cistus albidus, Lygeum spartium, Piptatherum Milliaceum, Psoralea bituminosa, Retama sphaerocarpa, Stipa tenacissima.

officinalis, Rosmarinus officinalis, Spartium junceum, Thymus vulgaris.

Oceanic mixture

Ski resorts

Composition: 20% Lolium perenne 25% Dactylis glomerata 25% Festuca rubra rubra 10% Festuca ovina 5% Sanguisorba minor 5% Agrostis tenuis 5% Trifolium repens 5% Melilotus officinalis

Ski resort mixture purposes:

Seeding rate: 25-30 g/m2 Seeding time: Spring - Fall.  Native species to be added: Cytissus scoparius,

Genista scorpius, Spartium junceum, Ulex europaeus.

High mountains Composition: 20% Lolium perenne 25% Dactylis glomerata 25% Festuca rubra rubra 15% Fleo pratensis 5% Agrostis tenuis 5% Trifolium repens 5% Melilotus officinalis

 Fixing the soil to prevent erosion.  Keeping the white blanket as long as possible.  Preventing avalanches.  Covering the soil to give an aesthetic appearance

during summer season.

Composition: 24% Lolium perenne 25% Dactylis glomerata 25% Festuca rubra rubra 15% Fleo pratensis 5% Agrostis tenuis 5% Trifolium repens 1% Achillea millefolium Seeding rate: 25-30 g/m2 Seeding time: Summer.

MiXTURES

Seeding rate: 25-30 g/m2 Seeding time: Spring - Summer - Fall.

Uses

Golf USES MEDiTERRanEan COaST GREENS COLLARS

TEES, FAIRWAYS ROUGH OUT ROUGH

 Agrostis stolonifera 007 DSb, PEnn a-1+PEnn a-4, T-1, 13 M  Paspalum

vaginatum SEa SPRay

 Agrostis

stolonifera 007 DSb, MaRinER, SEaSiDE 2, T-1 SPORT mixtures  Lolium perenne FiESTa 4, RinOVO  CREEPinG RyE, REPObLaDOR,

 CREEPinG RyE,

ORnaMEnTaL, REPObLaDOR, SPORT mixtures stolonifera 007 DSb, MaRinER, SEaSiDE 2, 13 M  Cynodon dactilon RiViERa, Paspalum vaginatum SEa SPRay  Agrostis

 COSTa, RESiSTEnTE,  Cynodon

SPaRRinG, STROnG mixtures GObi, RiViERa, Paspalum vaginatum SEa SPRay

 Cynodon

dactilon GObi, Eragrostis curvula ERMELO

 CREEPinG RyE, REPObLaDOR

OVERSEEDING

mixtures perenne CaDDiESHaCk, FiESTa 4, LOVER, RinGLES, RinOVO, ROSEMaRy, SiLVER DOLLaR, SUn, VanTaGE  Poa trivialis QUaSaR  Lolium

USES COnTinEnTaL CLiMaTE GREENS COLLARS

TEES, FAIRWAYS ROUGH OUT ROUGH

 Agrostis

stolonifera 007 DSb, PEnn a-1+PEnn a-4, T-1, 13 M

 Agrostis

stolonifera 007 DSb, MaRinER, SEaSiDE 2, T-1 SPORT mixtures  Lolium perenne FiESTa 4, RinOVO  REPObLaDOR,

 CREEPinG RyE,

ORnaMEnTaL, REPObLaDOR , SPORT mixtures stolonifera 007 DSb, MaRinER, SEaSiDE 2, 13 M  Cynodon dactilon RiViERa  Agrostis

 ORnaMEnTaL,  Cynodon  Festuca

RESiSTEnTE, STROnG, SPaRRinG mixtures dactilon GObi, RiViERa

longifolia PaSHMina, SPaRTan 2 dactilon GObi, Buchloe dactyloides TEXOka

 Cynodon

USES OCEaniC CLiMaTE

COLLARS TEES, FAIRWAYS

 Agrostis

stolonifera 007 DSb, PEnn a-1+PEnn a-4, T-1, 13 M

 Agrostis

stolonifera 007 DSb, MaRinER, SEaSiDE 2, T-1 SPORT mixtures  Lolium perenne FiESTa 4, RinOVO  REPObLaDOR,

 CREEPinG RyE, ORnaMEnTaL, REPObLaDOR, SPORT mixtures  Agrostis

stolonifera 007 DSb, MaRinER, SEaSiDE 2, 13 M

ROUGH

 ORnaMEnTaL,

OUT ROUGH

 Festuca

RESiSTEnTE, SPaRRinG, STROnG mixtures

longifolia PaSHMina, SPaRTan 2

USES

GREENS

Uses

Sports, soccer, racetracks, polo USES MEDiTERRanEan COaST SCANT WATER

LOW MAINTENANCE HIGH MAINTENANCE OVERSEEDING

 Cynodon dactilon GObi, RiViERa  Pennisetum clandestinum aZ-1  COSTa mixture

 Paspalum vaginatum SEa SPRay

 CREEPinG RyE, REPObLaDOR mixtures  Lolium perenne CaDDiESHaCk, FiESTa 4, MaLaGa, LOVER,

RinGLES, RinOVO, ROSEMaRy, SiLVER DOLLaR, SUn, VanTaGE

ABUNDANT WATER

LOW MAINTENANCE

 RESiSTEnTE, SPaRRinG, STROnG mixtures

HIGH MAINTENANCE

 CREEPinG RyE, REPObLaDOR, SPORT mixtures

OVERSEEDING

 L olium perenne CaDDiESHaCk, FiESTa 4, MaLaGa, LOVER,

RinGLES, RinOVO, ROSEMaRy, SiLVER DOLLaR, SUn, VanTaGE

67 USES COnTinEnTaL CLiMaTE SCANT WATER

LOW MAINTENANCE

 Cynodon dactilon GObi, RiViERa

HIGH MAINTENANCE

 RESiSTEnTE, SPaRRinG mixtures

OVERSEEDING

 CREEPinG RyE, REPObLaDOR mixtures  Lolium perenne CaDDiESHaCk, FiESTa 4, MaLaGa, LOVER,

RinGLES, RinOVO, ROSEMaRy, SiLVER DOLLaR, SUn, VanTaGE

ABUNDANT WATER

LOW MAINTENANCE

 RESiSTEnTE,

SPaRRinG, STROnG mixtures

HIGH MAINTENANCE

 CREEPinG RyE, REPObLaDOR, SPORT mixtures

OVERSEEDING

 Lolium perenne CaDDiESHaCk, FiESTa 4, MaLaGa, LOVER,

RinGLES, RinOVO, ROSEMaRy, SiLVER DOLLaR, SUn, VanTaGE

USES OCEaniC CLiMaTE LOW MAINTENANCE

 RESiSTEnTE mixture

HIGH MAINTENANCE

 SPaRRinG mixture

OVERSEEDING

ABUNDANT WATER

 CREEPinG RyE , REPObLaDOR mixtures  Lolium perenne CaDDiESHaCk, FiESTa 4, MaLaGa, LOVER,

RinGLES, RinOVO, ROSEMaRy, SiLVER DOLLaR, SUn, VanTaGE

LOW MAINTENANCE

 SPaRRinG mixture

HIGH MAINTENANCE

 CREEPinG RyE, REPObLaDOR, SPORT mixtures

OVERSEEDING

 REPObLaDOR, RESiEMbRa mixtures  Lolium perenne CaDDiESHaCk, FiESTa 4, MaLaGa, LOVER,

RinGLES, RinOVO, ROSEMaRy, SiLVER DOLLaR, SUn, VanTaGE

USES

SCANT WATER

Uses

Sod production For sod production we supply only elite varieties tested many times in a wide range of areas.

SOD QUaLiTy rules followed by SEMiLLaS FiTÓ

Our word-class research laboratories take a sample of each lot. The samples are 10 times bigger than necessary following OECD rules in order to find the best-quality lots, which must be free of any weed and also of any other crop such as Lolium multiflorum.

1. We only choose seed lots produced in specific fields without weed or other crop contamination right from the start and under SOD QUALITY criteria. 2. Our sample size is 50 gr/lot of 5 MT showing 0% weeds and 0% other crops. 3. The germination test must be largely above the minimum required for the species. 4. We do fluorescence tests to find any evidence of Lolium multiflorum. 5. DNA control test.

USES MiXTURES  SPaRRinG mixture  RESiSTEnTE mixture

FINE-LEAF TExTURE (C3)

 CREEPinG RyE, SPORT mixture

GREENS (C3)

 Agrostis

GRASS FOR AREAS WITH SALT PROBLEMS (C4)

 Paspalum

GRASS FOR WATER SAVINGS (C4)

 Zoysia

stolonifera T-1

vaginatum SEa SPRay

japonica

 Bermuda

USES

MEDIUM-LEAF TExTURE (C3)

Uses

Landscape, public and private lawns USES MEDiTERRanEan COaST  Cynodon

SUN

SCANT WATER

dactilon GObi, RiViERa

 Pennisetum  Zoysia

clandestinum aZ-1 Japonica ZEniTH

 Paspalum

vaginatum SEa SPRay

 COSTa mixture

SUN / SHADE

ABUNDANT WATER

 RESiSTEnTE, SPaRRinG,

SCANT WATER

 RESiSTEnTE mixture

ABUNDANT WATER

 Dichondra

SPORT, STROnG mixtures

USES COnTinEnTaL CLiMaTE SUN

SUN / SHADE

SCANT WATER

 RESiSTEnTE, SPaRRinG, STROnG

ABUNDANT WATER

 ORnaMEnTaL,

SCANT WATER ABUNDANT WATER

 Cynodon

mixtures

dactilon RiViERa

RESiSTEnTE, SPaRRinG, SPORT, STROnG mixtures

 RESiSTEnTE mixture  SOMbRa mixture  Dichondra

USES OCEaniC CLiMaTE SUN

SUN / SHADE

SCANT WATER

 RESiSTEnTE,

ABUNDANT WATER

 ORnaMEnTaL,

SCANT WATER

 Festuca

ABUNDANT WATER

 Dichondra

SPaRRinG mixtures SPaRRinG, SPORT mixtures

longifolia PaSHMina, SPaRTan 2

 RESiSTEnTE,

STROnG mixtures

 SOMbRa mixture

WITHOUT ITHOUT SOIL PREPARATION

 RESiEMbRa mixture

WITH SOIL PREPARATION

 CREEPinG RyE, REPObLaDOR

mixtures

USES

USES OVERSEEDinG

Uses

Eco turf USES TURFGRaSS OPTiOn MEDITERRANEAN CLIMATE

 COSTa, RESiSTEnTE, STROnG mixtures  Cynodon

dactilon GObi, Paspalum notatum PEnSaCOLa, Pennisetum clandestinum aZ-1, Zoysia japonica ZEniTH

 RESiSTEnTE, STROnG mixtures

CONTINENTAL CLIMATE

 Cynodon

OCEANIC CLIMATE

dactilon GObi, RiViERa, Zoysia japonica ZEniTH

 ORnaMEnTaL,  Festuca

SOMbRa mixtures

ovina duriuscula PaSHMina, SPaRTan 2

USES WiLD FLOWERS COVER  USO

WILD FLOWERS

 JARDíN

GEnERaL

FLORIDO  EnanO

MEADOW MIxTURE

 USO  CÉSPED

GEnERaL

FLORIDO  EnanO

USES MiniMUM MainTEnanCE

USES

SPARRING ECO NATURAL MEADOW

Uses

Hydroseeding and revegetation USES REVEGETaTiOn MEDITERRANEAN CLIMATE

 MEDiTERRanEan

CONTINENTAL CLIMATE

 COnTinEnTaL

OCEANIC CLIMATE

 OCEaniC

HIGH MOUNTAIN

 HiGH  Ski

mixture

MOUnTainS mixture

RESORTS mixture

USES COVER CROPS

Vineyards, fruit trees, orchards SEASONAL COVER

Winter - Spring

 Lolium

multiflorum MaSTER

 Lolium

perenne SUn

 RESiSTEnTE mixtures

PERMANENT COVER

SOLAR POWER AREAS, WINDMILL PARKS

ExTENSIVE FORAGE FARMING, HUNTING,…

 Bromus

inermis

 Medicago

paragosa PaRaPOnTO

 Trifolium

subterraneum DaLkEiTH

 Trifolium

fragiferum PaLESTinE

 RESiSTEnTE, COSTa mixtures  Cynodon

dactilon GObi

 aUTOaCiD,

aUTObaSiC mixtures

 PERManEnT

FRESH, PERManEnT WaRM mixtures

Glossary of terms A

Athletics field Grounds devoted to athletic and recreational activities; usually outdoors and turfed. Auricle Clawlike appendages occurring in pairs at the base of the leaf blade or at the apex of the leaf sheath.

Ball mark A depression and/or tear in the surface of a turf, usually a putting green, made by the impact of a ball. Ball roll The distance a ball moves (a) after striking the ground upon termination of its aerial flight, (b) as the result of a putting stroke, or (c) as a result of hand-imparted motion. As in lawn bowling. Blend A combination of two or more cultivars of a single turfgrass species. Bunch-type growth Plant development by intravaginal tillering at or near the soil surface without production of rhizomes or stolons.

Cool-season turfgrass Turfgrass species adapted to favorable growth during cool portions (15ºC to 24ºC) of the growing season; many become dormant or injured during hot weather. Includes species of the festucoid subfamily. Coring A method of turf cultivation by which soil cores are removed using hollow tines or spoons. Creeping growth habit Plant development by extravaginal stem growth at or near the soil surface with lateral spreading by rhizomes and/or stolons. Cultipacker seeder A mechanical seeder designed to place turfgrass seeds in a prepared seedbed at a shallow soil depth, followed b firming of the soil around the seed. It usually consists of a pull-type or rear- mounted unit having a seed box positioned between the larger front, ridged roller and an offset smaller rear roller. Cultivar An assemblage of cultivated plants distinguished by any character (morphological, physiological, cytological, and the like) that when reproduced sexually or asexually retain their distinguishing features. Cultivation Applied to turf, cultivation refers to working of the soil and/or thatch without destruction of the turf; for example, coring, slicing, spiking, or other means. Cutting height On a mower, the distance between the plane of travel and the parallel plane of cut.

Dethatch To remove an excessive thatch accumulation, usually by a mechanical practice such as vertical mowing. Divot A small opening in the turf from which the sod has been removed as a result of being struck with a golf club or twisted by a cleated shoe. Dormant seeding Planting seed during late fall or early winter after temperatures become too low for seed germination to occur until the following spring.

Endophyte An organism that lives at least part of its life cycle within a host plant, as a parasite or symbiot, eg. a fungus in a higher plant, such a grass. Evapotranspiration Total loss of moisture through the processes of evaporation and transpiration.

Grain The undesirable procumbently oriented growth of grass leaves, shoots and stolons of green; a rolling ball tends to be deflected from a true course in direction of orientation. Grass Any plant of the family poaceae.

Hybrid Product of a cross between individuals of unlike genetic constitution. Hydroseed To seed in a water mixture by pumping through a nozzle that sprays the mixture onto a seedbed

Internode Portion of the stem between two successive nodes. Interseed To seed between lugs, sod strips, rows, or sprigs, or into turf to improve a stand or to alter its composition.

Lateral shoot A shoot originating from a vegetative bud in the axil of a leaf or from the node of a stem, rhizome, or stolon. Ligule Membranous or hairy appendage on the adaxial side of a grass leaf at the junction of the sheaf and blade. Low-temperature discoloration The loss of chlorophyll and associated green color that occurs in turfgrasses under lowtemperature stress.

Mixture A combination of two or more species. Mowing frequency The number of times a turfgrass community is mowed per week, month, or growing season. (The reciprocal of mowing frequency is mowing interval-the number of days, weeks, or the like between successive mowings.) Mowing height The distance above the ground surface at which the turfgrass is cut during mowing.

Overseed To seed onto an existing turf, usually with temporary cool-season turfgrasses, to provide green active grass growth during dormancy of the original turf, usually a warm-season turfgrass.

Panicle Type of inflorescence in which the spikelets are not directly attached to main axis. Pregerminated seed The partial germination of seed prior to planting, by placing it in a moist oxygenated environment at favorable temperatures.

Recuperative capacity The capacity of turfgrasses to recover from injury; usually through vegetative growth from axillary buds. Reel mower A mower that cuts turf by means of a rotating reel of helical blades that passes across a stationary blade (bedknife) fIxed to the mower frame; this action gives a shearing type of cut. Renovation, turf Turf improvement involving replanting into existing live and/or dead vegetation. Rhizome An underground elongated stem (or shoot) with scale leaves and adventitious roots arising from the nodes. Rotary mower A mower that cuts turf by high-speed impact of a blade rotating in a cutting plane parallel and incident to the turf surface.

Seed A ripened ovule. Semiarid turfgrass Turfgrasses adapted to growth in semiarid regions without irrigation. Includes buffalograss, blue grama, and sideoats grama.

Shoot density The relative number of shoots per unit area. Sod Plugs, squares, or strips of turfgrass with the adhering soil; can be used in vegetative planting. Sod production The culture of turf to a level of maturity and quality that allows harvesting and transplanting. Spiking A method of turf cultivation in which solid tines or flat pointed blades penetrate the turf and soil surface. Sprig A stolon, rhizome, or tiller used to establish a turf by planting in furrows or small holes. Spring green-up The initial seasonal appearance of green shoots as spring temperature and moisture conditions become favorable for chlorophyll synthesis, thus breaking winter dormancy. Stand The number of established individual shoots per unit area. Stolon An elongated stem (or shoot) that grows along the surface of the ground and from which leaves and adventitious roots develop at the nodes. Summer dormancy The cessation of growth and subsequent death of shoots of perennial plants due to heat and/or moisture stress.

Texture, leaf Texture imparted to turf by leaf width, taper, and arrangement. Thatch A layer of undecomposed or partially decomposed organic residues situated above the soil surface and constituting the upper stratum of the medium that supports turfgrass growth. Tiller A lateral shoot, usually erect, that develops intravaginally from axillary buds. Topdressing A prepared soil mix added to the surface of a turf and worked in by brooming, matting, raking, and/or irrigating to smooth a green surface, firm a turf by working soil in among stolons and thatch-forming materials, enhance thatch decomposition, and cover stolons or sprigs during vegetative planting. Also the act of applying topdressing materials to turf. Turf A covering of mowed vegetation, usually a turfgrass, growing intimately with an upper soil stratum of intermingled roots and stems. Turfgrass A species or cultivar of grass, usually of spreading habit, which is maintained as a mowed turf.

Variety See Cultivar. Vegetative propagation Asexual propagation using pieces of vegetation (sprigs or sod pieces). Vertical mower A mechanical device with vertically rotating blades that cut into the face of a turf for the purpose of reducing thatch, grain, and surface compaction.

Warm-season turfgrass Turfgrass species adapted to favorable growth during warm portions (27°C to 35°C) of the growing season; inc1udes species of the eragrostoid and panicoid subfamilies. Wear The collective injurious effects of traffic on a turf. Winter overseeding Seeding cool-season turfgrasses over warm-season turfgrasses at or near their start of winter dormancy; practiced in subtropical climates to provide green growing turf during the winter period when the warm-season species are brown and dormant. Winterkill Any injury to turfgrass plants that occurs during the winter period.

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