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2 A passion for excellence Consistently improving and setting new standards is only possible when you care passionately about what you do. At Johnsons our passion is quality sports turf! 01 We understand that people appreciate sport and the emotion it generates. Whatever their sport, players deserve a surface that can absorb all they dish out and bounce back for the next fixture. From rugby pitches to golf courses, our grass seed mixtures are designed to cope with the best of British sport and the worst of British weather. The dynamism of the DLF & our other market leading research programs allows us to continually improve the quality of our products, helping you to deliver first class playing surfaces every time. With no fewer than 10 new mixture formulations, 1 new mixture and 6 new cultivars 01 will be no exception! UNIQUE RESCUE SPRING AND AUTUMN Extend your sowing season, cool season renovation mixtures incorporating the latest turf type annual and tetraploid ryegrasses! CHARDIN & COLUMBINE RYE GRASS Proven to deliver even greater performance in the Improved J Premier Wicket & J Premier Pitch! iseed COATING TECHNOLOGY Increased plant establishment, now with smooth flow coating Investing in a new project means choosing between the most appropriate products and technologies available so as not to put your investment at risk. The new 01 Johnsons range is here to ensure that your project is a success. I m sure that with the help of our catalogue and your local technical advisor you will find the solution you are looking for. Derek Smith AMENITY SALES MANAGER

3 MIX SELECTOR Product GOLF SPORTS AREAS Driving Range Fairway Green Rough Tee Bowling Green Cricket Square Cricket Outfield Football Gallops/Polo Rugby Tennis Court School Playing Fields Sports Stadia GREEN 1 Page No. PREMIER GREEN 1 RYE GREEN 15 ALL BENT 15 VELVET 16 CREEPING BENTS 16 FESCUE 17 FAIRWAY 17 PREMIER FAIRWAY 18 0 TEE 19 RYE FAIRWAY 19 ROUGHS 0 COURT WICKET PREMIER WICKET PITCH 5 PREMIER PITCH 5 RESCUE AUTUMN 6 RESCUE SPRING 6 = Highly Recommended = Recommended MULTI SPORT 7 RR 7

4 Global Research, UK Development Significant investment in staff and facilities has been made across the globe to support this vital area of the company. Breeding and mixture trials of all species are grown and evaluated in the UK - customers are always welcome to visit our research & demonstration sites. Close links with leading independent organisations such as STRI, TGA, BIGGA, & IOG ensure that Johnsons Sports Seed mixtures remain at the forefront of technical development in amenity grass. All products independently tested for proven results. Johnsons, A History Of Success For over 175 years Johnsons Sports Seed mixtures have been helping to produce quality sports turf with an unequalled reputation for technical excellence, reflecting the standards set by the people who use them men and women who lead the way in sports turf management. Every year more of the UK s leading turf management professionals choose Johnsons seed. Johnsons Sports Seed mixtures are produced by the world s largest grass breeder and producer, DLF Trifolium Ltd. Technical Support Our experienced team of national technical representatives are available for Johnsons customers, delivering sound advice on mixture & cultivar selection, field support and maintenance. 0

5 Production The quality of the seed that you use depends on the quality of the production. Johnsons choose their production areas depending on the climate and the expertise of the producers. These producers receive constant technical support and the production fields are regularly inspected. Seed Lot Preparation Our seed is cleaned and processed in our own factories. Using our own laboratories we pay particular attention to the following operations: DRYING - to ensure that seed stays viable for the longest possible time. PURITY - selection quality in excess of HVS standard, ensuring seed does not contain anything other than the cultivar that was produced. GERMINATION - ensures the fastest possible establishment. P & G CERTIFICATES - available upon request. Mixing Our seed mixtures are produced in our purpose built storage and processing facilities which are staffed by our fully trained personnel. We have the largest dedicated amenity only mixing plant in the UK with separate rye and non ryegrass mixers. This ensures the efficient production and dispatch of all products & guarantees results. 0 Selection, Production, Quality Seed

6 05 FEEDS THE SEEDS! NOT THE WEEDS! Nutrient Coating for Turf Grasses New improved smooth flow coating Improved seeding results, guaranteed! Faster and more uniform emergence Up to % more plants, up to 85% longer roots Reduced Poa annua and weed levels Increased wear tolerance Targeted nutrient application (Feeding the seed, not the weeds) Quick release phosphorus, enhancing root growth Quick release nitrogen, enhancing leaf growth Slow release nitrogen, prolonging these effects Environmentally friendly (reduced losses of fertiliser to the environment) Labour saving and cost effective iseed : Years of research and development Our world is changing quickly, customers are always looking for the best solutions and high quality grass seed products. However they are also looking to reduce inputs of herbicides, fertilisers and water to preserve our environment. The R&D department of DLF TRIFOLIUM has been working on products that need lower inputs for a long time and several years ago began collaboration with the Yara fertiliser company. The aim of which was to combine the best grass seed genetics with all the nutrients needed by a seedling in a single coating, so as to improve the establishment of the plant but also reduce inputs. After substantial laboratory, greenhouse and user trials, iseed was developed and has subsequently been successfully tested in user trials in many European countries. The iseed treatment significantly affected establishment and growth, improving the rate of both! (Source: STRI Bingley 007) iseed Mixture options i ALL BENT Product formulation: 50% seed : 10% N : % P 16-0g/m 8-10g/m i FESCUE Product formulation: 50% seed : 10% N : % P 5-80g/m 0-50/gm i TEE Product formulation: 50% seed : 10% N : % P 50-80g/m 5-50/gm i FAIRWAY Product formulation: 50% seed : 10% N : % P 5-80g/m 5-50/gm i PREMIER PITCH Product formulation: 50% seed : 10% N : % P g/m 0-100/gm i PREMIER WICKET Product formulation: 50% seed : 10% N : % P g/m 0-100/gm

7 iseed Feeds the Seeds! Not the Weeds! EARLY ESTABLISHMENT (1= no shoots visible, 10 = plant at first cut stage) SWARD HEIGHT (MM) A UNIQUE SOLUTION Traditionally fertilisers can be applied in several ways, either broadcast, in bands, mixed with seed, or as a seed coating. Phosphorus is especially important as a pre seeding application for early establishment as P is easily fixed in the soil into forms that are unavailable for plant uptake. When broadcasting fertiliser, the utilization rate of phosphorus is generally between 5 and 10%. Nutrient uptake is faster (0%) when the nutrients are available in the soil and not broadcast. This is a marked advantage when overseeding. The risk of applying fertilisers as a seed coating is that they are likely to cause phytotoxicity, as some soluble fertilisers can increase salinity. iseed has changed this rule! Score MANOR Treatment: CEZANNE Control iseed Field sown on September 1, 006. Assessment on October 1, 006. (Source: STRI - Bingley) mm MANOR Treatment: CEZANNE Control iseed Field sown on September 1, 006. Assessment on October, 006. (Source: STRI - Bingley) iseed is a patented seed coating that focuses on improving nutrient utilization during the early stages of plant growth. Typical nitrogen content found in other commercial products is 1-%, with the effects often being negligible. The iseed coating contains 0% nitrogen and % phosphate, the N being a combination of fast acting and slow release. As the fertiliser is coated onto the seeds, the germinating and developing seedling receives the benefit, not the surrounding plants. This is particularly important when overseeding into a competitive sward. 06

8 Visibly improved sward quality Field experiments carried out by the STRI, Bingley (UK) showed the excellent effects of iseed. Early establishment was considerably improved (see figures). The report indicates that iseed had a long lasting positive effect on turf quality and the effect of iseed was an increase in growth, as reflected by the height measurements. Increased wear tolerance and less weeds Improved wear tolerance was observed in trials at the breeding station, and on real sports pitches in Hierden (NL). The results from the breeding station at Moerstraten (NL) demonstrate an increase in wear tolerance by 9% (see graph below). Interestingly, the effects of higher sowing rates and iseed are cumulative! The improved establishment at the start, meant that the iseed pitches started with higher, stronger plant levels, and lower Poa annua levels. CONTINUING HIGHER PLANT NUMBERS FOR iseed DURING THE FOOTBALL SEASON iseed Control Trials show an average increase of % in established plant numbers Ground cover (%) GROUND COVER AFTER WEAR kg seeds/ha 50 kg seeds/ha Treatment: Control iseed Percent of control Autumn (start of season) Treatment: Winter (end of winter) Spring (end of football season) Control iseed (Source: Gibcus G, Fieldmanager , p ) iseed : longer primary and lateral roots Control: primary roots Trials showed an increase in root growth of up to 0% As the season progressed this improved start could be clearly seen as the number of plants in the iseed pitch remained at a higher level. The higher density and stronger plants improved the wear tolerance during the whole of the season. With the sward being denser and suffering less damage, the Poa annua level in the iseed pitch was still considerably lower at the end of the soccer season. In turf grower trials iseed was completely free of Poa annua, whereas the control fields contained.5 5.0% of Poa annua plants. CONSIDERABLY LESS POA ANNUA Season Control iseed Autumn Winter 1.5. Spring (Source: Gibcus G, Fieldmanager , p )

9 Environmentally friendly, labour saving and cost effective The nitrogen and phosphate in iseed are up to four times more efficient compared to broadcast applied ordinary fertilisers. With iseed, the key nutrients are attached to the germinating seed and developing roots, The roots and shoots grow rapidly and the seedlings become strong and vigorous. This improves the use of all the available soil nutrients and decreases nutrient losses into the environment by fixation or leaching. C VERING THE WORLDS GREATEST STAGES In 5 years of turfgrass management I have never seen seed germinate as quickly or establish as comprehensively as Johnsons iseed! C VERING THE WORLDS GREATEST STAGES After two weeks of growth, we d never usually expect coverage as good as this, he added. The results we found with the iseed would be comparable to another full overseeding with a non-coated seed, and even then the colour would not be as brilliant as this we re extremely pleased with the results. 08 Paul Worster BIGGA Chairman 010 Courses Manager Minchinhampton Golf Club Matthew Merchant Head Groundsman Old Trafford Home of Lancashire County Cricket Club

10 09 MAXIMISE ROOT DEVELOPMENT The Benefits of TurfGuard Increases seed establishment Increases root mass up to 80% Increases ground cover up to 50% Improves resistance to disease Shorter lead times from sowing to play Why use TurfGuard Creating an amenity sward can be time consuming and expensive. Consequently, turf professionals seek to ensure the maximum chance of success by preparation and seed selection. TurfGuard creates a third line of defence from the moment the seed is sown by protecting and nourishing the seedlings. In field trials, using TurfGuard substantially increases root mass and shoot density while improving disease resistance, leading to a greatly enhanced sward. This improved establishment leads to reduced invasion of Poa annua and weeds and a shorter time from sowing to play. What is TurfGuard? TurfGuard is a specific strain of beneficial soil bacteria, which is commonly found in the soil, on roots and on leaves. Applied to grass seed its spores germinate and rapidly colonise the root system of the new plant. This provides a barrier to soil pathogens while producing beneficial growth hormones that assist the grass plant in numerous ways. All Johnsons seed mixtures are TurfGuard coated as standard Shoot density Root mass Source: National trials

11 MAXIMISE SHOOT DEVELOPMENT Humic acids Rich in auxin type substances which enhance antioxidant synthesis important in increasing plant metabolism under stress conditions Important high carbon food source for soil micro organisms Improve the permeability of cell wall membranes in roots allowing more rapid absorption of essential nutrients B-Complex and K Vitamins Act as important catalysts to enhance and drive plant metabolism. Vitamin B1 is widely used as a rooting aid Amino acids Form the building blocks of proteins essential for plant growth and metabolism Turf Grass Seed Treatment New GroMax Seed Treatment Improves establishment Stimulates root growth Improved tolerance to stress Enhances water and nutrient uptake DLF Trifolium s partnership with Becker Underwood, the producers of TurfGuard and global specialists in biological solutions, has resulted in a unique and effective new seed treatment which stimulates the soil s micro-flora, resulting in improved root growth and turf establishment, stress tolerance and enhanced water and nutrient uptake in grasses. Now combined with TurfGuard s unique root boosting capability for even greater results! Seaweed Extract Contains high levels of cytokinins which promote cell division and lateral root growth, and delay the aging process of plant tissue Stimulates root growth after damage by disease or root feeding insects, or under conditions of temperature, water or salt stress Sucrose Serves as high energy food source for plant and soil micro organisms Red Fescue Potassium Plays a vital role in disease resistance and overall hardiness of grass plants Product responses USGA sand-based root zone. Perennial Ryegrass 10 All Johnsons seed mixtures are GroMax coated as standard Control TurfGuard + GroMax Control TurfGuard + GroMax

12 SPECIES 1 11 Perennial ryegrass Latin name: Lolium perenne Seed weight:.0g/1000 seeds Germination: 1- weeks Shoot density: shoots/100cm Cutting height: Normal: 8-0mm Not less than 8mm Growth: In tufts Distinguishing features: Leaves largely parallel-sided, but narrow to a fine tip Upper leaf surface dull with clear ribs Underside of leaf glossy with prominent keel Leaves and stems reddish at base Leaf blade folded in the shoot Ligule up to mm long Clear sheath/auricle Properties: Perennial ryegrass has very good wearing qualities and germinates quickly. The species is highly suitable for sports areas and hard wearing lawns. Ideal for overseeding because of its rapid establishment in a range of soils. Chewings fescue Latin name: Festuca rubra commutata Seed weight: 1.0g/1000 seeds Germination: About weeks Shoot density: shoots/100cm Cutting height: Normal: 0-5mm Not less than 5mm Growth: In tufts Distinguishing features: Leaves fine, stiff and filamentous Young leaf folded in shoot (generally remains unfolded when mature) Ligule short, blunt and difficult to distinguish Roots bunched together No rhizomes Leaf sheath complete, not overlapping Properties: The high shoot density and tolerance to close cutting makes the species particularly suitable for golf greens, tees, fairways and ornamental lawns. Requires minimal water and fertiliser. Tolerates acidic soils. Slender creeping red fescue Latin name: Festuca rubra litoralis Seed weight: 1.0g/1000 seeds Germination: About weeks Shoot density: shoots/100cm Cutting height: Normal: 0-5mm Not less than 5mm Growth: Creeping with short rhizomes Distinguishing features: Leaves stiff and filamentous Young leaf folded in shoot (generally remains unfolded when mature) Ligule short, blunt and difficult to distinguish Short rhizomes Leaf sheath complete, not overlapping Properties: The high shoot density and tolerance to close cutting makes the species particularly suitable for golf greens, tees, fairways and ornamental lawns. Moderately salt tolerant. The runners can regenerate cover in worn areas. Mixes well with Festuca rubra commutata. Sheeps fescue/hard fescue Latin name: Festuca ovina Seed weight: 1.0g/1000 seeds Germination: - weeks Shoot density: shoots/100cm Cutting height: Normal: 15-5mm Not less than 5mm Growth: In tufts Distinguishing features: Very fine leaved plant with high shoot density Leaves are thread like, hairless with a strongly ribbed ridged upper surface Leaves greyish to blue green coloration Characteristically forms whorls as a mature plant, (Sheeps fescue) Auricles are described as absent or much reduced Ligule is very short Rhizomes absent Leaf sheaths open and overlapping Properties: A highly drought tolerant, low nutrient demand grass. Some cultivars tolerate very close mowing. A highly flexible species used in a diverse range of mixtures from golf to moor land. It is particularly useful in low maintenance situations and has a tolerance to a wide range of soils from acidic to highly basic. Visually attractive if left uncut.

13 Strong creeping red fescue Latin name: Festuca rubra rubra Seed weight: 1.5g/1000 seeds Germination: About weeks Shoot density: shoots/100cm Cutting height: Normal: 0-5mm Not less than 1mm Growth: Creeping long rhizomes Distinguishing features: Leaves stiff and filamentous Young leaf folded in shoot (tends to remain unfolded when mature) Ligule short, blunt and difficult to distinguish Long rhizomes Leaf sheath complete, not overlapping Properties: Rhizomatous growth stabilises root zones and provides some recovery from damage. This species is used in turf production (for binding). Strong creeping red fescue is not suited to close mown areas such as golf greens. It is however used in some tees and fairway mixtures as it has some regenerative capacity due to its rhizomes. Browntop bent grass Latin name: Agrostis capillaris syn. tenuis Seed weight: 0.1g/1000 seeds Germination: - weeks Shoot density: shoots/100cm Cutting height: Normal: -1mm; good durability at 5mm Growth: Creeping mainly short rhizomes Distinguishing features: Leaves matt green and broadest at base, gradually narrowing to a fine tip Leaf with parallel venation, no keel. Upper surface and lower surface of similar appearance Leaf rolled in shoot Ligule short, truncated, mm long Short rhizomes, to a lesser degree, stolons Properties: Ideal for golf greens in mixture with Festuca rubra commutata and Festuca rubra litoralis. Does best under relatively poor growth conditions. Over-fertilising, over-watering and compact or waterlogged soil will result in displacement of the species by annual meadow grass. Creeping bent grass Latin name: Agrostis stolonifera Seed weight: 0.1g/1000 seeds Germination: About weeks Shoot density: shoots/100cm Cutting height: Normal: -1mm Not over 15mm Growth: Creeping stolons Distinguishing features: Leaves matt grey-green and broadest at base, gradually narrowing to fine tip Leaf with ribs above Leaf rolled in shoot Ligule rounded, lightly toothed, up to 5 mm long Can root at nodes Numerous stolons. Properties: Of the bent grass species, this grass tolerates the closest cutting. Relative to browntop bent grass, requires intensive management, fertilising and watering. Tends to become dormant in winter. Smooth stalked meadow grass Latin name: Poa pratensis Seed weight: 0.g/1000 seeds Germination: - weeks Shoot density: shoots/100cm Cutting height: Normal: 0-5mm Not less than 8mm. Growth: Creeping with rhizomes Distinguishing features: Leaves dark green or with bluish bloom Of uniform width, abruptly terminating in boat-shaped tip Two pale parallel lines visible along midrib when leaf is held up against light Underside of leaf with keel Leaf blade folded in the shoot Ligule short, rounded, 1-mm long Properties: Forms an attractive carpet with good wearing qualities and regenerative ability. Slow to establish. Ideal for turf production, tees and sports areas. Tall fescue Latin name: Festuca arundinacea Seed weight:.1g/1000 seeds Germination: - weeks Shoot density: 00 shoots/100cm Cutting height: Normal: 0-0mm Not less than 10mm Growth: In tufts. Distinguishing features: Strongly veined upper leaf surface Blade rolled when young Large flat mature leaf Ligules short Small hairy auricles Purple red leaf sheath Properties: Very good resistance to extremes of heat and cold. Very high drought tolerance. Moderate to good wear tolerance. Some varieties do form rhizomes. 1

14 GOLF MIXTURES Johnsons Sports Seed is made up of a range of mixtures for greens, tees, fairways and roughs. Within each mixture the varieties have been carefully selected for top performance. Fast, True greens Johnsons Sports Seed is selected for year round homogeneous surfaces with a lack of disease. Choices of mix can be made from traditional high input mixtures to sustainable solutions based on the most recent research developments. Low growing fairways The fairway surface is always under pressure as it performs such an important task. The annual growth of mixtures containing modern cultivars from the Johnsons Sports Seed range such as Quatro & Manetto fine fescue is less than many standard mixtures and consequently a more satisfactory quality turf, along with reduced costs and carbon outputs can be achieved. Improved wear tolerance Increased wear tolerance eases maintenance and ensures that the grass, even in the most exposed areas, meets the needs of the most demanding players. Hardwearing tees Johnsons Sports Seed tee mixtures allow frequent play even on relatively small tee areas. High density and wear tolerance give a perfect turf for ideal teeing off. Overseeding with carefully selected mixtures provides a quick recovery. Long lasting low input rough The Johnsons Sports Seed range for golf roughs is designed to reduce input requirements and improve visual quality without slowing play. 1 Excellence is par for the course!

15 GREEN Golf and bowling greens PREMIER GREEN Golf greens, high performance renovation mix 1 5g/m² 0% MUSICA Chewings Fescue g/m² 5% MUSICA Chewings Fescue 7.9 5g/m² 0% CEZANNE Slender Creeping Red Fescue 7.8 0% MANOR Browntop Bent 7.1 8g/m² 15% CEZANNE Slender Creeping Red Fescue 7.8 0% MANOR Browntop Bent 7.1 Down to mm No 1 rated cultivars Traditional green specification Highly tolerant of close mowing Fine, dense turf Excellent disease resistance & natural colour Down to.5mm 0% JORVIK Browntop Bent 6.7 No 1 rated for greens, unique 60% bent content for successful overseeding! Fescue nurse crop, ideal for overseeding Unbeatable shoot density and disease resistance High tolerance to close mowing Excellent colour Reduced Poa annua invasion GroMax treated, maximises shoot development

16 RYE GREEN Intense wear golf greens ALL BENT FORMULATION 01 Golf greens (overseeding) all bent g/m² 0% CHARDIN Perennial Ryegrass g/m² 60% MANOR Browntop Bent g/m² 0% DICKENS 1 Perennial Ryegrass 7. 0% CEZANNE Slender Creeping Red Fescue 7.8 5g/m² 0% JORVIK Browntop Bent 6.7 0% DENSO Browntop Bent 6. Down to mm 10% DENSO Browntop Bent 6. 10% MANOR Browntop Bent 7.1 Ideal for renovation of extremely heavily worn greens Quick establishment Extremely hard wearing Excellent recovery Good fineness of leaf High shoot density Down to.5mm No 1 Rated for greens renovation. New cultivar blend All bent, overseeding mixture, helps to reduce invasion by Poa annua when used regularly throughout the growing season Includes new top rated Manor for fast, dense putting greens High shoot density and disease resistance Year round colour Ji All Bent - iseed option available

17 VELVET Sustainable golf greens, CREEPING BENTS (Agrostis canina, Overseeding) 16 8g/m² 50% VILLA Velvet Bent 8.1 8g/m² 100% INDEPENDENCE Creeping Bent 6.9 g/m² Down to mm 50% LEGENDARY Velvet Bent - New generation velvet bent grass blend for unbeatable greens quality Exceptional turf density, delivers faster ball roll for a given height of cut! g/m² Down to mm A top rated creeping bent for UK conditions Dense, compact growth Rapid establishment and wear tolerance Tolerant of close mowing, fast greens Very rapid establishment, out competes poa annua! Low thatch production Lower N & water requirements, sustainable turf Natural dark colour and disease resistance over traditional greens TurfGuard treated, improves establishment & root mass 8g/m² g/m² 100% COBRA NOVA Creeping Bent 7. The No1 rated creeping bent for UK conditions Highest rating for tolerance of close mowing STRI & NTEP Down to mm Rapid establishment and wear tolerance Excellent resistance to disease, red thread, dollar spot & fusarium Exceptional shoot density and dark green colour & low thatch production

18 FESCUE Greens, tees and fairways - Overseeding FAIRWAY Sustainable golf fairways, tees and cricket outfields g/m² 5% MUSICA Chewings Fescue g/m² 10% MUSICA Chewings Fescue g/m² 5% CARIOCA Chewings Fescue % CEZANNE Slender Creeping Red Fescue g/m² 0% CEZANNE Slender Creeping Red Fescue 7.5 0% ROSSINANTE Strong Creeping Red Fescue 6. Down to 5mm 100% fine fescue blend ideal for sustainable management programs Down to 1mm 0% QUATRO Sheeps Fescue 8.0 0% MANETTO Hard Fescue 7. Top rated, proven cultivars Drought tolerant, and highly resistant to disease Good shade & salt tolerance Reduced fertiliser and water requirements Ji Fescue - iseed option available 100% fescue mixture, including unique New Quatro & Manetto fine fescues High shoot density, fine leaved Improved drought tolerance and disease resistance Naturally darker colour Reduced water and fertiliser requirements Reduced cutting requirement Ji Fairway - iseed option available

19 PREMIER FAIRWAY Hard wearing fairways, tees and cricket outfields (with ssmg) FORMULATION 01 C VERING THE WORLDS GREATEST STAGES We have been very pleased by the establishment of the mixtures throughout the course, and the fact that we are continuing to see an increase in the fine fescue component of the sward g/m² 15-5g/m² Down to 10mm 10% MUSICA Chewings Fescue % CARIOCA Chewings Fescue 7. 5% CEZANNE Slender Creeping Red Fescue % SOMBRERO Smooth Stalked Meadow Grass 7.5 0% QUATRO Sheeps Fescue 8.0 0% MANETTO Hard Fescue 7. Hard wearing, including the unique New Quatro & Manetto fine fescues Reduced fertiliser requirements for fairways High shoot density, fine leaved appearance Excellent colour and drought tolerance Inclusion of new Sombrero smooth stalked meadow grass improves ability to regenerate after wear Mr Craig Gilholm Head Greenkeeper Royal Liverpool Golf Club Mixture used: J Fescue

20 Golf tees, fairways, driving ranges and cricket outfields (with ryegrass) TEE RYE FAIRWAY Golf fairways, tees, driving ranges and cricket outfields (with ryegrass) g/m² 5% DICKENS 1 Perennial Ryegrass g/m² 15% DICKENS 1 Perennial Ryegrass g/m² 50% STRAVINSKY Perennial Ryegrass 6.1 5% ROSSINANTE Strong Creeping Red Fescue g/m² 15% SIRTAKY Perennial Ryegrass 7. 0% MUSICA Chewings Fescue 8.0 Down to 10mm Specifically designed for rapid establishment on frequently worn turf Hard wearing even under close mown conditions Combination of new rye cultivars for exceptional fineness and density The inclusion of Stravinsky dramatically improves colour and tee definition Economical tee and fairway renovation mix Ji Tee - iseed option available Down to 10mm 0% CEZANNE Slender Creeping Red Fescue % QUATRO Sheeps Fescue % MANETTO Hard Fescue 7. Designed for the renovation of high traffic fairways Very hardwearing under fairway mowing conditions Rapid establishment Excellent year round colour & disease resistance with unique Quatro & Manetto fine fescues Attractive, fine leaved sward

21 ROUGHS Golf rough and dry impoverished soils FORMULATION 01 C VERING THE WORLDS GREATEST STAGES We have been very pleased with the performance of Johnsons Seed mixtures! 0 5-5g/m² 15-5g/m² Down to 0mm 10% SAMANTA Slender Creeping Red Fescue 5% MAXIMA Strong Creeping Red Fescue 5% HERALD Strong Creeping Red Fescue 5% TRIANA Hard Fescue 10% SHADE STAR Crested Dogstail 5% HIGHLAND Browntop Bent Attractive when left uncut; open sward will not slow play unnecessarily Very slow regrowth, reducing maintenance costs Ideal for embankments or areas where access is restricted Reduced fertiliser requirements Year round colour Reduced Poa annua invasion Kim Kirkham Head Greenkeeper Sherwood Forest Golf Club

22 SPORTS MIXTURES Johnsons Sports Seed is made up of a range of mixtures for tennis, cricket, football, rugby & equestrian turf. Within each mixture the varieties have been carefully selected for top performance. Guaranteed quality Fast results Superior wear tolerance High visual merit Turf managers maintaining the full range of sports areas will appreciate the extensive work carried out by our breeding team to produce cultivars offering high ratings for wear tolerance, sward density and tolerance of close mowing. The mixture formulations following and the varieties therein, take full advantage of these characteristics, providing the sports turf manager with assured sward performance. The common denominator for all Johnsons Sports Seed mixtures is very quick establishment whether for new seeding or renovation purposes. Results are enhanced by the addition of TurfGuard, GroMax and iseed seed treatments. All varieties in the Johnsons Sports Seed range are selected so that they are hardwearing, dense and disease resistant, minimising the invasion of Poa annua and other weed species. The use of top rated cultivars in all Johnsons Sports Seed mixtures ensures very high visual merit throughout the season, as well as quick establishment, wear tolerance and disease resistance. 1 Kick start your season

23 OVERSEEDING Increasing overseeding rates during the renovation of worn perennial ryegrass turf dramatically increases the speed of establishment and turf quality of the sward. STRI trial on the effects of different seeding rates WEEK ABOVE STANDARD CONTROL 75g/m 5g/m Control Are you applying sufficient seed to create the desired result? DLF recently commissioned the STRI to carry out an independent trial studying the effects of different seeding rates. The trial was set up to examine the speed of recovery, over an 8 week period, of a heavily worn perennial ryegrass sward overseeded with a perennial ryegrass mixture sown at different seed rates. An area of perennial ryegrass turf was intensively worn using a differential slip wear machine fitted with football stud rotors. The trial area was prepared using an Auto Seeder. Four passes were made over the area in four different directions to produce a fine tilth. Conclusion During the establishment phase there was a direct relationship between seed rate and turf quality. The higher seed rates markedly reduced the time required to achieve a surface that would be deemed fit for use. The density and uniformity of sward produced at the end of the establishment phase was also improved by increasing the normal seed rates. Very marked difference between seeding rates Greater grass cover and increased turf quality for highest seed rate All significantly better than standard (5g/m ) and half standard (1.5g/m ) WEEK 5 ABOVE STANDARD CONTROL 75g/m 5g/m Control Grass cover and visual turf quality very similar for highest seeding rates Higher seed rates significantly more grass cover and better visual turf quality than standard and half standard Significant benefit of overseeding on grass cover and visual turf quality WEEK 8 ABOVE STANDARD CONTROL 75g/m 5g/m Control Differences between the extremes of seeding rate still apparent

24 High quality, tennis courts, cricket wickets & tees COURT WICKET FORMULATION 01 Cricket squares, tees and tennis courts (Overseeding mix) FORMULATION g/m² 50% LIBERO Perennial Ryegrass g/m² 50% SIRTAKY Perennial Ryegrass g/m² Down to 5mm 50% JESSICA Perennial Ryegrass - Designed for rapid renovation of modern natural courts Strong soil binding characteristics High shoot density & year round attractive colour 5-75g/m² Down to mm 50% EVITA Perennial Ryegrass Designed to perform on traditional clay root zones Contains high proportion of Evita perennial ryegrass Good colour Top rated cultivars under close mown conditions Fast establishment & regrowth Excellent tolerance to abrasive wear Fine and dense sward Reduced Poa annua invasion

25 PREMIER WICKET Cricket squares, tees & tennis courts (overseeding mixture) FORMULATION 01 C VERING THE WORLDS GREATEST STAGES The iseed germinated at the same speed as the competitor but really kicked on around day 10, says Andy. After two weeks, the renovated wickets were like chalk and cheese and I was amazed by the vitality of the grass plants: they were thick, upright and actually felt stiff underfoot. 5-75g/m² 5% DICKENS 1 Perennial Ryegrass 7. The extra cost kg for kg of iseed is more than recouped I believe by the savings in fertiliser and most importantly the benefits to be gleaned. This is a big thumbs up from Sussex County Cricket Club. 5-75g/m² 5% CHARDIN Perennial Ryegrass % EVITA Perennial Ryegrass Down to mm Proven performance! New Dickens 1 & Chardin, highest rating on 01 STRI close mown list Contains high proportion of Evita perennial ryegrass as used at The Oval Outstanding shoot density and proven tolerance of close mowing Attractive colour and leaf fineness, blended mix delivers high disease resistance Ji Premier Wicket - iseed option available The above cultivars are also available straight for renovation use Andy Mackay Head Groundsman Sussex County Cricket Club

26 PITCH Football & rugby pitches, gallops & racecourses, PREMIER PITCH (ideal for the renovation of winter wear) FORMULATION 01 Premier quality football & rugby pitches FORMULATION g/m² 0% BERLIOZ Perennial Ryegrass g/m² 0% BIZET 1 Perennial Ryegrass g/m² 0% FANDANGO Perennial Ryegrass 6.7 0% ESSENCE Perennial Ryegrass g/m² 5% EURODIAMOND Perennial Ryegrass 8.1 5% CHURCHILL Perennial Ryegrass 7.1 Down to 5mm Very rapid establishment, ready to mow in -5 weeks New highly rated cultivars for a dense, hard wearing sward Good winter colour and disease resistance Down to 5mm 10% COLUMBINE Perennial Ryegrass 8.1 The UK s number 1 sports turf renovation mixture, proven results! Top rated cultivars, providing a sward of exceptional wear tolerance and density Rapid establishment, ideal for renovation, ready to mow in -5 weeks Rapid recovery and regrowth from wear Camera friendly, attractive colour, high disease resistance, providing a turf with exceptional visual merit Ji Premier Pitch - iseed option available

27 RESCUE AUTUMN Oct - Dec overseeding program & rapid repairs! Football & rugby pitches, tees, polo fields & racecourses FORMULATION 01 RESCUE SPRING Jan - March overseeding program & rapid repairs! Football & rugby pitches, tees, polo fields & racecourses MIXTURE g/m² 0% AXCELLA Annual Ryegrass g/m² 50% AXCELLA Annual Ryegrass g/m² 5% DOUBLE Tetraploid Perennial Ryegrass 5. 5% BERLIOZ Perennial Ryegrass g/m² 5% DOUBLE Tetraploid Perennial Ryegrass 5. 5% BERLIOZ Perennial Ryegrass 7.1 Down to 1mm 0% SOLO Rough Stalked Meadow Grass - Specifically designed for autumn/ winter overseeding program - rapid establishment even under low soil temperatures (0-10oc), increased disease resistance and shade tolerance New Axcella, unique turf type annual ryegrass, delivers fastest low temperature establishment! New Double Turf Tetraploid prg, rapid establishment & improved disease resistance New Berlioz diploid prg (proven low temp germination) high wear tolerance Solo RSMG delivers rapid germination, high shoot density and excellent shade tolerance Down to 1mm Designed for winter/spring overseeding program - rapid establishment even under low soil temperatures (0-10oc), increased turf quality & disease resistance New Axcella, unique turf type annual ryegrass, delivers fastest low temperature establishment! New Double Turf Tetraploid prg, rapid establishment & improved disease resistance New Berlioz diploid prg (proven low temp germination) high wear tolerance

28 Sports fields, cricket outfields & athletics MULTI SPORT RR FORMULATION 01 Rhizome recovery : New sports stadia, football & rugby pitches, polo fields & racecourses FORMULATION g/m² 5% CHARDIN Perennial Ryegrass g/m² 0% BIZET Perennial Ryegrass g/m² 50% LIGALLA Perennial Ryegrass 7.1 5% ROSSINANTE Strong Creeping Red Fescue g/m² 10% EURODIAMOND Perennial Ryegrass % LIGALLA Perennial Ryegrass 7.1 Down to 5mm A multi purpose mixture designed for schools and colleges where a high quality flexible sward is required Top rated cultivars, providing a sward of exceptional wear tolerance and density Rapid establishment, ideal for renovation New generation fine turf strong creeping red fescue Rossinante Attractive colour, cuts cleanly Down to 5mm 10% CHURCHILL Perennial Ryegrass 7.1 0% LIMOUSINE Smooth Stalked Meadow Grass 7.0 0% SOMBRERO Smooth Stalked Meadow Grass 7.6 The significant rhizomes of Limousine & Sombrero smooth stalked meadow grass delivers improved spring recovery & increased sward strength over traditional ryegrass blends New Sombrero No1 Rated! Exceptional wear tolerance Top rated cultivars High shoot density

29 KEY CULTIVARS Perennial ryegrass New Chardin could be the ultimate all rounder, perfect for the modern sports playing surface. Tolerating the close mown surface of the cricket square & combining high visual turf quality, colour and disease resistance with exceptional wear tolerance and the ability to recover quickly at the end of the season. Dickens 1 is the top new variety in the Johnsons portfolio. Possessing an exceptional visual merit score in independent trials, it combines extreme density and fineness of leaf with great disease resistance and year round mid dark green colour. New Columbine An exciting addition from the DLF breeding program combining top rated ground cover, wear tolerance & rapid recovery with excellent colour making it an attractive addition to our high performance winter pitch mixtures. Bizet 1 With a proven track record at many of the UK s leading stadia, and in independent trials, Bizet 1 is a cultivar of exceptional wear tolerance. In a world of close media scrutiny the incredible disease resistance and strong colour do not disappoint. Eurodiamond is a new generation of sports turf perennial with incredible performance under heavy wear with the turf quality to match! New Double Tetraploid turf type ryegrass. Set to shake up the overseeding market with it s aggressive establishment even in winter. First class disease resistance, a deep green colour, and rapid recovery make this the perfect mixture partner for your winter overseeding program. Fine fescue Musica chewings fescue is the market leading fine turf fescue under fairway and close mown conditions. Proven in independent trials and gracing many of the UK s finest golf courses, the combination of exceptional turf density and stunning colour make Musica the essential ingredient in any quality golf course mixture. Cezanne slender creeping red fescue. The perfect partner for Musica, combining high shoot density, colour and disease resistance with the versatility to perform well under both fairway and golf green conditions. A sustainable solution. Quatro & Manetto sheeps & hard fescues are known for their low nutrient requirements and resistance to drought. Now intensive breeding and selection has resulted in the first truly fine turf cultivars. These incredible new cultivars are a truly sustainable option. A shoot density and fineness of leaf that betters some of the market leading red fescues, together with disease resistance and colour that has to be seen to be believed. Are these the perfect cultivars for the modern golf course fairway? Rossinante represents a new generation of fine turf strong creeping red fescue, maintaining the aggressive establishment and rhizomatous rooting of a traditional red fescue with the turf quality to match more traditional fine turf species. Smooth stalked meadow grass New Sombrero re-sets the benchmark for smooth stalk meadow grass, topping trials for both fine and sports turf use. The combination of its fine leaved appearance, high shoot density and rugged wear tolerance and recovery make Sombrero the first choice for professional turf managers. Limousine has a proven track record, making it the smooth stalk of choice for the majority of the UK s leading turf producers and sports turf managers. Versatility is the key to its success, performing very well under heavy wear situations and still providing a high level of shoot density and fineness of leaf. Bent grass Manor Agrostis tenuis is a highly suitable species for close mown turf in the UK, being both fine and dense, even at cutting heights of -5mm. Manor sets the standard in the UK. This New Zealand bred cultivar has exceptional shoot density, helping to prevent the spread of Poa annua. Manor also has excellent tolerance to fusarium and other common fungal diseases thus can accommodate a sustainable management program. Independence 1 Agrostis stolonifera is an upright, aggressive, fine textured and dense variety. It establishes quickly, is highly resistant to Poa annua invasion, and will recover quickly from ball marks and divots. In conclusion, ideal for use on golf greens. Cobra nova Agrostis stolonifera Quite simply the highest rated New creeping bentgrass in both STRI and NTEP trials suitable for golf greens. 8

30 WILD FLORA 9 In order to meet with the increasing demand for conservation mixtures we have formulated twelve seed mixtures, each designed to recreate a particular habitat. Origin The wild flowers used in the Wild Flora range (with the exception of Wild Flora 9) are guaranteed to be of native UK origin. Quality Johnsons Seeds, has in-house production facilities allowing us to further improve seed quality. All production is guaranteed to be never more than generations from the wild stock plant. Technical support Our experienced team is available to provide advice on mixture selection and site management. For larger projects site visits followed by a written report are available. Contract growing service Johnsons has many years experience in the contract production of wild flower seed and plants. This is particularly suitable where extremely large quantities or unusual/rare species are required. Special mixture service Whilst our standard mixtures will cater for most situations we are always pleased to advise upon and produce mixtures to your own specification.

31 0 CORNFIELD ANNUALS PRO FLORA 1 ACID SOILS (BELOW PH6) PRO FLORA DAMP, LOAMY SOILS PRO FLORA CALCAREOUS SOILS (CHALK) PRO FLORA Native Wild Flowers 0% Grasses 80% Native Wild Flowers 0% Grasses 80% Native Wild Flowers 0% Grasses 80% Native Wild Flowers 0% Grasses 80% WET, LOAMY SOILS PRO FLORA 5 Native Wild Flowers 0% Grasses 80% DRY, LOAMY SOILS PRO FLORA 6 Native Wild Flowers 0% Grasses 80% HEDGEROW & LIGHT SHADE PRO FLORA 7 Native Wild Flowers 0% Grasses 80% COUNTRY MEADOW, GENERAL PURPOSE PRO FLORA 8 Native Wild Flowers 0% Grasses 80% HERITAGE GENERAL PURPOSE (NON NATIVE) PRO FLORA 9 COUNTRY MEADOW (GENERAL PURPOSE) PRO FLORA 10 WOODLAND & HEAVY SHADE PRO FLORA 11 WATER MARGIN & POND EDGES PRO FLORA 1 Wild Flowers 10% Grasses 90% Native Wild Flowers 10% Grasses 90% Native Wild Flowers 0% Grasses 80% Native Wild Flowers 0% Grasses 80%

32 MIXTURE SELECTION It is important that the correct mixture is selected to coincide with the soil type and drainage characteristics of each site. Site preparation The aim is to produce a firm weed-free tilth to promote healthy germination. Subsoils often provide weed-free areas with a low nutrient status and are therefore suitable for wild flora planting. It is occasionally necessary to remove the topsoil in areas of high fertility (this can be sold to raise revenue) as these soils tend to promote the growth of more vigorous grasses and pernicious weeds. To remove docks and thistles, nettles and weed grasses, the site should be treated with Glyphosate (following the manufacturers instructions) prior to seed bed cultivation. Summary a. Cultivate site and allow to remain fallow if practical b. Treat with Glyphosate or Remove topsoil c. Cultivate to 10cm d. Create a surface tilth Sowing Sowing can take place throughout most of the year, providing a good tilth can be prepared, however the months of March/April and August/ September are generally the most suitable. a. Mix seed regularly mix to ensure even species distribution b. Drill/broadcast calibrate sowing device c. Rate 5g/m mixtures with grass g/m pure wild flower mixtures d. Sand bulk up small seeding rates with parts silica sand to one part seed by weight e. Raking/harrowing mix seed into soil (depth approx 0.5cm) f. Ring Roller use Cambridge Roller to firm seed bed 1 WILD FLOWER MAINTENANCE First year The requirements in the first year are to control weeds and reduce competition from grasses. Cut the sward to a height of 5cm every two months or when the sward reaches 15cm. Remove all cut material to avoid smothering the sward. Where persistent weeds are a problem, spot treat with Glyphosate or dig-out. Future maintenance The sward should be well established after the first 1 months and contain a diverse range of species. Cut to 7.5cm during March/April and remove cuttings. The second cut should take place at the end of the flowering season during August/October (the flowering period may alter slightly according to climatic conditions). Remove all cuttings. The site may require further cuts in the autumn period to remove untidy growth in an extended growing season. Maintenance summary First year First Cut 5cm March/April (Spring Seeding 1st cut in May) Cut every months or when sward reaches 15cm Final Cut September/October Remove all cuttings Future years First Cut 7.5cm March/April Second Cut 7.5cm August/October Remove all cuttings Cornfield annuals Make the first cut in early March and a second cut once the flowering period is over September/October. Harrow autumn or spring to regenerate annuals.

33 Tall fescue Smooth stalked meadow grass Creeping bent Fine leaved bent Perennial ryegrass Strong creeping red fescue Chewing fescue Slender creeping red fescue Sheep s/hard fescue Wear tolerance Disease tolerance Drought tolerance Speed of establishment Nutrient requirements Heat tolerance Fineness of leaf Cleanness of cut Salt tolerance Shade tolerance Shoot density Submersion tolerance Thatch production Cold tolerance = Best or High USEFUL DATA

34 USEFUL DATA Conversion Factors Weight lbs to kilograms divide by.05 kilograms to lbs multiply by.05 tons to tonnes multiply by tonnes to tons divide by cwts to kilograms multiply by kilograms to cwts divide by Area acres to hectares divide by.71 hectares to acres multiply by.71 square yards to square metres multiply by square metres to square yards divide by Sports Pitch Dimensions Dimensions Metres (length x width) Area Soccer 100 x 6 600m Rugby 100 x m Hockey 91. x m Cricket Square 0 x 690m Lawn Tennis.8 x 11 6m Bowls 0 x m Croquet x m Golf Green 500m /600m Golf Tee 50m /500m Volume pints to litres multiply by litres to pints divide by litres to gallons divide by.56 SOIL ph AND TURF GROWTH PERENNIAL RYEGRASS SMOOTH STALKED MEADOW GRASS ACID CREEPING BENT BROWNTOP BENT CHEWINGS FESCUE SLENDER AND STRONG CREEPING RED FESCUES HARD AND SHEEP S FESCUE ALKALINE ANNUAL MEADOW GRASS Soil ph. Table shows most suitable ph for grass species

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