VIP 3™
Perennial Ryegrass Blend

Description
A superior blend of three elite turf-type perennial ryegrasses specifically blended for California. These grasses are improved second and third generation varieties and represent the top performers in recent USDA turf trials.
Characteristics
FEATURES:
- Excellent seeding vigor
- Fine texture
- Higher density
- Dwarf leaf orientation
- Dark blue-green color
- High endophyte level
- Improved disease resistance
- Better heat and drought tolerance
- Improved mowability
BENEFITS:
- Rapid establishment
- Attractive, uniform appearance
- Improved traffic tolerance
- Less mowing, lower mowing costs
- Less fertilizer needed
- High resistance to above ground insects
- Improved turf quality, less use of chemicals
- tolerance Improved summer
- Reduced leaf shredding during mowing
Uses
V.I.P. 3 is a natural for overseeding dormant warm season grasses or for permanent turf on: Golf Courses, Cemeteries, Commercial Developments, Sportsfields, Parks, Residential Lawns.
Seeding Rates
New turf: 10-12 pounds per 1000 square feet (400-500 pounds per acre).
Overseeding: 6-8 pounds per 1000 square feet (250-350 pounds per acre).
Establishment
Germination: 6-12 days with proper irrigation.
First mowing: Approximately 21 days.
First limited use: Approximately 30 days.
Adaptability & Care
Climatic Conditions: All (except high altitude)
Soils: Sandy to heavy clay. Not good for extremely wet or shaded areas.
pH range: 5.5 to 8.5
Fertilization: 2 to 4 pounds of actual nitrogen per 1000 sq ft per year. Use a balanced fertliizer with a 3:1:2 ratio of NPK with sulphur.
Mowing height: 1/2 to 1-1/4 inches in cool seasons, 1-1/2 to 2 inches in warm seasons.
Quality Assurance
V.I.P. 3 is a registered trademark of Stover Seed Company and Turf Merchants and is available only from Stover Seed or an authorized dealer. The ingredients used in V.I.P. 3 are exclusively distributed by Stover Seed and represent the latest improvements in turfgrass breeding and development.
Accept no substitutions.
Ingredients & Specifications
Laredo Perennial Ryegrass
Paragon Perennial Ryegrass
Evening Shade Perennial ryegrass
Subject to change with equal varieties.
98% Minimum purity
90% Minimum germination
300,000 seeds per pound