Description

Premier 3 is a third generation of the long standing Australian favourite, Premier II ryegrass.  Trialled in Australia, Premier 3 has proven excellent turf performance in independent trials conducted by John Neylan. Premier 3 was #2 performer on combined turf performance statistics, and an improvement over the original Premier II. This variety has high endophyte, deep green colour, very dense tillering and strong disease tolerance. It is highly recommended for all highend sports use throughout Australia and New Zealand.

Key features
• Big brother to Premier II, #2 performer in independent trials (29 grasses including Mediterranean)
• Top germination speed
• Strong perennial growth habit
• Leading turf visual quality (#2 ranking for all turf quality)
• Dense continental characteristics leading to wear tolerance
• Well suited to couch or kikuyu oversowing
• Excellent disease and heat tolerance

Key benefits
• Proven wear tolerance
• Attractive deep, green colour
• Strong disease resistance
• Fast establishment

Management
Premier 3 is well suited to all temperate and sub-tropical regions of Australia. It performs best on well drained, fertile soils and is suitable for oversowing Bermuda grass, providing good seed to soil contact. This strong performing ryegrass makes it suitable for long-term turf surfaces and summer cricket events with irrigation.