{"product_id":"4turf-grass-seed-20kg","title":"Johnsons 4Turf 20kg","description":"\u003ch2\u003eJohnsons 4Turf\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJohnsons J 4Turf uses a tetraploid perennial rye-grass bred especially for rapid installation and stress tolerance. The tetraploid cultivars used in J 4Turf establish rapidly even under low soil temperatures and root deeply to assist with drought tolerance and disease resistance. The diploid cultivar in the mix delivers high shoot density and increased wear tolerance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"cultivar-table\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e%\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCultivar\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecies\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSTRI Rating\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e25\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTetragame\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4Turf Tetraploid Perennial Ryegrass\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e25\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBerlioz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePerennial Ryegrass\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7.2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e25\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFabian\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4Turf Tetraploid Perennial Ryegrass\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6.3\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e25\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eColumbine\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePerennial Ryegrass\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7.4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth colspan=\"4\"\u003e\u003csmall\u003e All cultivars chosen in this mixture are independently tested and rated for performance by the Sports Turf Research Institute.\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eJohnsons 4Turf Grass Seed Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBetter sward quality after summer stress\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBetter sward quality after winter stress\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReduced fertiliser and chemical input costs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcellent winter behaviour\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRapid installation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcellent disease resistance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGood wear tolerance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGlossy dark green colour\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFast green-up\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDirections for Use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSowing Rate (g\/m\u003csup\u003e2\u003c\/sup\u003e)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eOverseeding Rate (g\/m\u003csup\u003e2\u003c\/sup\u003e)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMowing Height (mm)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e35-75\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10 - 50\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDown to 12\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSowing Guidance\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrepare the surface before sowing ensuring that:\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStones \u0026amp; weeds are removed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThere is sufficient drainage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe surface is level and firm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe surface is moist.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSow the seeds evenly, using the correct sowing rate to a depth of approximately 10 mm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnsure that the surface remains moist for at least 2 - 3 weeks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMake the first cut when the grass is 5 - 6 cm tall and tillering has started.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eOverseeding Guidance\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrepare the existing turf by removing excess thatch and limiting irrigation and fertilisation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApply using the correct overseeding rate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor best results use a disc seeder or a \u003ca href=\"\/products\/rotary-hand-seed-slotter-1\"\u003estudded seed roller.\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBetter sward quality after stress\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn southern and continental areas in Europe 4TURF shows better recovery from both drought and heat stress as well as winter stress. Thus it outperforms ordinary diploid ryegrasses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRapid installation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e4TURF seeds are 1.5 times bigger than normal turf grasses. 4TURF produces stronger seedlings with faster establishment, resulting in less chances for the establishment of weeds. Thus 4TURF is the perfect oversowing choice for perennial ryegrass applications. 4TURF is very well suited for oversowing Bermuda in the transition zone resulting in a fast establishment and excellent turf quality but no more clippings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Johnsons 4TURF Disease Resistance\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0582\/7359\/5435\/files\/product-description-4turf-grass-seed-20kg-Johnsons-4TURF-Disease-Resistance_600x600.png?v=1690381120\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBetter disease resistance and stress tolerance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e4TURF has an improved disease resistance, both under warm and cold conditions. In DLF trials from Scandinavia to the Mediterranean it has proven to be more resistant against F.E. rust, Fusarium, Elminthosporium, Drechslera, and Red Thread. It is very well suited for extensive management conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGood wear tolerance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn German trials 4TURF varieties Double and Tetragreen are rated 8 sport\/wear conditions using a 1-9 score. The shear strength is enhanced due to the deeper root systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIntroduced in Pitchcare article \u003ca title=\"Tee renovation strategies from DLF\" href=\"\/blogs\/news\/tee-renovation-strategies-from-dlf\"\u003eTee renovation strategies from DLF\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\u003ccenter\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/JZ-qdQ9FHbc?si=nIEUS_CVZ5EKEOds\" title=\"YouTube video player\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/center\u003e\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDisclaimer: \u003c\/b\u003eOccasionally shortages of some varieties may occur, therefore we reserve the right to replace unavailable varieties with a suitable alternative. Any alteration to the mixture will be clearly shown on the bag label. Our standard terms and conditions of sale apply.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Johnsons","offers":[{"title":"20kg","offer_id":40987219001387,"sku":"119124","price":129.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0582\/7359\/5435\/files\/2015-johnsons-sports-seed-3d-left_5320bc06-249f-4704-bc2c-958f2ce44402.jpg?v=1701105021","url":"https:\/\/checkout.pitchcare.com\/products\/4turf-grass-seed-20kg","provider":"Pitchcare","version":"1.0","type":"link"}