Idaho, USA
June 2, 2011
CSI-Rye™ has new genetics that allow this perennial ryegrass to spread by developing reproductive tillers that “creep” along the ground. This is a unique feature of CSI because standard perennial ryegrass cultivars historically have not been capable of producing such tillers. Another unique feature of CSI is that while it has the ability to self-repair damaged areas, it has relatively slow top growth. Less growing height means less need for mowing and translates into environmental and budget friendly savings. In a field turf trial in Oregon from Nov-March, CSI expressed a growth rate that was 50% slower top growth than normal perennial ryegrass, which means reduced mower emission output, reduced clipping removal, reduced labor, and reduced equipment maintenance.
“Generally, when a cultivar is released that possesses a unique trait, like spreading ability, the overall quality of the turfgrass is significantly reduced,” states Christian Baldwin, PhD, Jacklin Research Scientist, “however, CSI-Rye is distinctive as a fine textured, high shoot density count perennial ryegrass cultivar.” Also, CSI disease tolerance is on par with current perennial ryegrasses. CSI is ideally suited as a blend component with Jacklin’s elite Kentucky bluegrasses, which provides some of the best playing conditions and offers damaged areas a chance to recover. This is especially important to turfgrass managers who manage turf in high traffic areas.
Aside from CSI-Rye’s spreading capability, it has the advantage of requiring a very low seeding rate. Specifically, normal perennial ryegrass for permanent turf requires an 8-10lbs/1000ft2 seeding rate, while CSI only requires a 3lb/1000ft2 seeding rate. To put this into perspective, 195lbs of CSI seed will cover a soccer field, while 585lbs of normal perennial ryegrass seed is needed to cover the same size soccer field. Also, this seeding rate difference equates to a savings of over $100 per acre. Even at these low seeding rates, CSI does not require netting for sod growers, which is environmentally friendly, cost effective, and safer for athletes.
Overall, Jacklin Seed by Simplot’s CSI-Rye™ is a great fit for athletic fields, sod farms, golf courses, city parks, and home lawns. Contact Jacklin Seed about CSI-Rye™ today!
Value-added benefits include:
• Quick repair from traffic, disease, or insect damage
• Fine texture
• High shoot density count
• Good disease tolerance
• Blends well with Jacklin’s elite Kentucky bluegrass
• Budget friendly due to low seeding rate
• Reduced top-growth for reduced emission output
• Reduced clipping removal
• Reduced labor
• Reduced equipment maintenance
• Netting not required in sod production
• Environmentally safe
• Cost effective
• Easy to use
• Athlete safety
Simplot brings together highly regarded names in the industry including Jacklin®, JacklinGolf®, BEST®, and APEX®. Featuring state-of-the-art technologies, Simplot is a leader in turfgrass seed and professional fertilizer products around the world. More information about Simplot and Jacklin Seed is available on their Web site at www.simplot.com or please contact Jacklin via fax at 1-208-773-4846.
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