GRASS EXPERTS SINCE 1904 EDITION BARENBRUG SPORT SPORT GRASS SEED.

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1 GRASS EXPERTS SINCE EDITION BARENBRUG SPORT SPORT GRASS SEED

2 YOU AT THE CENTRE 2 GRASS EXPERTS Barenbrug, grass experts since It s just a moment in time a few seeds falling on to the soil to create a new plant life. But it s a connection. We make sure everything we do honours that connection from our commitment to the highest quality grass seed in the world, to the way we engage with our customers to do business responsibly. UK Grass Seed Production With over 2,000 ha of UK production, we produce clean, quality grass seed for all sports. We are the UK s largest amenity seed producer, highlighting our commitment to UK farmers. Growing the grass seed here delivers advantages for our customers. Alongside supporting the UK farming industry, we re also aiming to produce all our grass seed to the Higher Voluntary Standard (HVS), which is unique to the UK, guaranteeing a higher level of purity than European Union standards. The next time that you see a bag of grass seed, don t just look at the price - delve a little deeper. Expert Seed Research Quality and consistent performance from Barenbrug. Our research and development focuses on meeting customer needs and developing solutions to improve sports surfaces everywhere. The joy of creating quality products that exceed expectations is at the heart of our research. UK Development Our sustained investment in trials ensures we provide the best performing sports grass seed range. Trials across the UK and our own Cropvale Research site ensure our mixtures perform as we expect. Without this proven UK performance, a cultivar won t make it into a mixture and that mixture won t make it into our product range. Technical Support A team of experts are on hand to help you with your grass seed selection. We believe people can truly strengthen one another. No one tries harder for our customers. We have designed and developed products that will help you and your situation. 3

3 WE VE BEEN A LEADING UK GRASS SEED BREEDER AND GRASS EXPERT SINCE 1904 INNOVATIVE More than a century of knowledge and experience in grass innovation. Innovation is in our DNA and we challenge convention; not different for the sake of being different. INTEGRITY Our word is our bond and we understand integrity is more than just a word... it is a daily practice. We are transparent, honest and consistent in all we do. You can take satisfaction in the knowledge that all our products are tried and tested in the mixtures you grow, and in conditions that best simulates your environment. Giving you one less thing to worry about. 4 5

4 FESCUE 9 FAIRWAY 10 SHORELINE 11 YELLOW JACKET WATER MANAGER 12 GOLF SUMMER SPORTS SPORT FOOTBALL & RUGBY RACING & POLO ALL BENT 14 CLASSIC 80:20 15 PLATINUM FINE TURF 16 MEDAL 17 ULTRAFINE 18 EXTREME 19 RPR GOLF 20 FAIRWAY RYE 21 EXTREME 23 MEDAL 24 ULTRAFINE 25 SEVEN SPORT 27 RPR STADIUM 28 SMOOTH SPORT 30 SOS 31 RPR SPRINT 33 SMOOTH SPORT 34 SOS

5 FESCUE is also suitable for divotting and renovation of high quality tees and fairways. FESCUE is an outstanding blend of four red fescue cultivars; Viktorka, Barcrown, Barlineus and Bargreen II, for the overseeding and construction of free-draining fine turf. The mixture is made up of 50% slender red creeping fescue and 50% Chewings red fescue seed. The combination of these two sub-species offers the best solution for year-round performance and growth in fescue-dominant turf s will generally be most active in spring through to mid-summer, whereas slender creepers kick in during early summer and perform well through to autumn. Table 1 shows the performance of the cultivars in the BSPB Turfgrass Seed Booklet FESCUE contains both the top-rated Chewings (Barlineus -25%) and slender creeping (Viktorka -25%) varieties. Old favourite Barcrown (25%) the #3-ranked slender creeper and still the best red fescue for Red Thread tolerance, and Bargreen II (25%), the #7-ranked Chewings cultivar, complete the blend. In Barenbrug laboratory trials, Bargreen II and Barcrown also exhibit excellent resistance to Fusarium and Dollar Spot, respectively. % Table 1: Scoring and ranking of FESCUE cultivars from Turfgrass Seed 2018 for golf greens use. Fusarium Tolerance Baroxi Barswing Barpearl Barbirdie Figure 1: Fusarium Tolerance - STRI Research Trial Bargreen II Barcrown Baroxi Barswing Dollar Spot Tolerance Barpearl 50% 50% 25% Overseeding and/or construction of freedraining fine-turf areas golf and bowling greens; tees and fairways. Barlineus #1 Chewings; Key points Viktorka #1 slender Mowing height down to 4mm Barbirdie Bargreen II Figure 2: Dollar Spot Tolerance - Barenbrug Research Trial Barcrown FESCUE GOLF GREENS, TEES, FAIRWAYS BOWLING GREENS Outstanding blend of 50:50 Chewings and slender creeping fescues for the overseeding and construction of free-draining fine turf. --50:50 blend of Chewings and slender creeping fescues offers the best solution for year-round performance and growth in fescue-dominant turf --s are most active in spring through to mid-summer --s are most active in early summer through to autumn --Contains both the top-rated Chewings (Barlineus) and slender creeping (Viktorka) cultivars for greens use (BSPB Turfgrass Seed 2018) % VIKTORKA 25% BARCROWN BARLINEUS BARGREEN II Rank Shoot Density Rank Disease Resistance Rank 25% % % % VIKTORKA 25% BARCROWN 25% BARLINEUS 25% BARGREEN II Mowing height down to 4mm Yellow Jacket 15kg AVAILABLE WITH Scoring and ranking of FESCUE cultivars from Turfgrass Seed 2018 for golf greens use. FIND OUT MORE ON 12 8 GOLF Discover our FESCUE FACTSHEET to find FESCUE GOLF GREENS, TEES, FAIRWAYS BOWLING GREENS Tolerance Rank Shoot Density Rank Tolerance Disease Resistance VIKTORKA 25% BARCROWN 25% BARLINEUS 25% BARGREEN II 25% Rank 25% VIKTORKA 25% BARCROWN 25% BARLINEUS BARGREEN II AVAILABLE WITH 9

6 FAIRWAY is an excellent blend of four fine fescue species; hard fescue and the three sub-species of red fescue; slender creeping, strong creeping and Chewings. Designed for overseeding, divoting and constructing free-draining turf areas on the golf course. Hardtop hard fescue offers superior performance under many stress factors associated with turf areas that this blend is used for, which includes; drought, heat, cold and low nutrition. This was highlighted in an extensive trial in conjunction with the STRI that looked at grass mixture performance under low input maintenance (6-7mm mowing height, low nutrition, brushing). Under low input parameters a seed blend of 30% hard fescue, 70% red fescue outperformed a more traditional option of 100% red fescue (see Figure 1). The mix with hard fescue maintained higher proportions of fescue (i.e. less Poa annua invasion) during the trial. The red fescue cultivars are all consistent performers, and highly ranked in BSPB Turfgrass Seed Of particular note is the outstanding red thread tolerance of Barcrown (ranked #1 all red fescue cultivars), an important factor in fairways under low nutrition. Figure 1: Fescue composition of 100% red fescue and 30% hard: 70% red fescue plots after over four years trialling under a low input maintenance regime. Formerly BAR 20 FAIRWAY. 20% hard fescue 35% strong creeping red fescue 30% slender creeping red fescue 15% Chewings red fescue Strong creeping red fescue 15% Overseeding, divoting and/or construction of free-draining turf areas; tees, fairways and roughs Hardtop for performance Key points under low nutrition and drought Sowing rate 20-35g per m² Mowing height down to 7mm SHORELINE is an innovative blend of three slender creeping red fescue cultivars; the name SHORELINE is derived from the Latin litoralis, the species name for slender creepers. The mix contains the #1-ranked variety Viktorka alongside long-established cultivars Barmalia and Barpearl. The mix provides superior salt tolerance for fescue dominant turf on links and seaside golf courses exposed to salt spray and salt-laden winds. It is suitable for the construction and overseeding of all free-draining areas exposed to salt. Salt tolerance is a complex issue. Most salt stress issues experienced on golf courses throughout the UK and Ireland are caused by salt spray and/or salt laden winds. Problems associated with high salinity soils are much more complex, and more difficult to manage due to the ability of varying soil particles to attract salt under differing environmental conditions. The grass plant s response to salt stress can vary significantly during its life cycle. The plant s capabilities at different stages, from germination to established sward must therefore be tested to realise any practical solutions for a dedicated grass seed mix. Germination salt tolerance is tested in a laboratory using ISTA parameters at different salt levels equivalent to sea water of 20,000 and 30,000 parts per million (ppm), with 0ppm as a control. Laboratory trials at Barenbrug research demonstrate the superior germination capability of cultivars of slender creeping red fescues (Festuca rubra litoralis) in comparison with cultivars of s (Festuca rubra commutata). The data represents percentage germination after 30 days at 0ppm (control), 20,000ppm and 30,000ppm - See Figure 1. Tests on established grass plants are carried out in two distinct environments, in a glasshouse grown in rootzone and secondly in field trial sites in native soils and imported rootzones in locations naturally exposed to salt stress. Slender creeping red fescue again generally demonstrates superior salt tolerance in comparison with s - See Pictures 1 & 2 Germnation of fescues in salt trials ,000 ppm 90 20,000 ppm 0 ppm Bargreen Baruba Baroxi Barbirdie Barswing Bargreen II Barcrown Barpearl Viktorka Barmalia Figure 1: Laboratory Test of germination of slender creeping red fescue and. Formerly BAR TRIO 100% slender creeping red fescue Overseeding and/or construction of freedraining fine and medium- fine turf areas exposed to saline conditions. Germination and survival Key points in salt; Viktorka #1 slender Sowing rate 35-45g per m² 20-30g per m² Oversowing rate Mowing height down to 4mm Pictures 1 & 2: Glasshouse salt tolerance trial on three month old established plants at Barenbrug Research. (left) versus slender creeping red versus slender creeping red fescue (right) at 30,000ppm salt water irrigation over a period of three months. FAIRWAY SHORELINE FAIRWAYS, TEES, ROUGHS COASTAL COURSES 35% SERGEI Strong creeping red fescue 30% BARCROWN 20% HARDTOP Hard fescue 15% BARGREEN II Sowing rate 20-35g per m² Mowing height down to 7mm Yellow Jacket 15kg Dedicated 100% fescue blend for fairways and other areas of the golf course. Features consistent and highly ranked cultivars. --Contains four fine fescue species, delivering a premium mixture designed for overseeding, divoting and constructing free-draining turf areas on the golf course --Hardtop hard fescue offers superior performance under stress of drought, heat, cold and low nutrition --Barcrown s red thread tolerance (ranked #1 all red fescue cultivars) an important factor in fairways under low nutrition --The red fescue cultivars are all consistent performers, and ranked highly in the BSPB Turfgrass Seed 2018 Dedicated links mixture designed for coastal areas, exposed to saline conditions. Designed for germination and survival in salt. --Provides superior salt tolerance for fescue dominant turf on links and seaside golf courses exposed to salt spray and salt-laden winds --Innovative blend of three slender creeping red fescues -- has superior salt tolerance with cultivars selected for this trait as a result of extensive lab trials --Contains Viktorka - the #1 rated slender creeping red fescue Germination percentage Germnation of fescues in salt trials 30,000 ppm 20,000 ppm 0 ppm 40% BARPEARL 30% VIKTORKA 30% BARMALIA Sowing rate 35-45g per m² Mowing height down to 4mm 20 AVAILABLE WITH 10 0 Bargreen Baruba Baroxi Barbirdie Barswing Bargreen II Barcrown Barpearl Viktorka Barmalia Laboratory test of germination of slender creeping red fescue and. FIND OUT MORE ON 12 FAIRWAY SHORELINE GOLF FAIRWAYS, TEES, ROUGHS COASTAL GOLF COURSES 35% SERGEI 30% BARCROWN 20% HARDTOP Hard fescue BARGREEN II 40% BARPEARL 30% VIKTORKA 30% BARMALIA Discover our FAIRWAY FACTSHEET to find AVAILABLE WITH Discover our SHORELINE FACTSHEET to find Germination percentage 10 11

7 YELLOW JACKET WATER MANAGER Game-changer for golf courses. Available with FESCUE and FAIRWAY. Yellow Jacket Water Manager is a game-changing seed enhancement product that improves germination and seedling survival in tough environments. The patented technology is the result of a research project by Barenbrug and Aquatrols and has been independently tested by the STRI. AREAS OF USE Divoting Newly sown areas on sand-based rootzone Oversowing fairways and greens Available with Products 15kg FESCUE FAIRWAY Successfully trialled by four Open Championship venues in Craig Boath from Carnoustie Championship course, home to the Open Championship in 2018, says, Barenbrug Yellow Jacket Water Manager has taken the sting out of overwatering landing areas on the fairways and par 3 tees. It is clear it does not require as much water for germination due to the coating, which seems to hold on to moisture and trigger a quicker germination. No water, no germination -- Yellow Jacket Water Manager ensures precisely the right balance of moisture for both optimum germination and establishment -- Delivers improved germination and establishment in drier environments -- Ensures an optimum moisture balance during both the seed s germination and the plant s establishment, even under extreme conditions -- A 15kg bag equals 7.5kg seed and 7.5kg of coating -- Improves water management enabling higher survival rates of seeds and seedlings, which more than compensate for a reduction in seed number when identical seeding rates by weight are employed -- In other words, the same VOLUME of seed/product produces better results! Plant Survival Zone Water Manager Zone Phase 1: Water distributes the Water Manager throughout the soil to create a Plant Survival Zone. 12 Phase 2: The Plant Survival Zone ensures that each seed has enough water to germinate and manages the moisture content around the seeding during its establishment. Phase 3: The grass seedlings are less affected by abiotic stress, so more plants survive. 13

8 ALL BENT is a 100% browntop bentgrass blend designed for overseeding and species exchange in golf and bowling greens. The blend contains three cultivars; Charles, Heriot and BarKing. Charles is a new NZ-bred variety, named after Sir Bob Charles, the first left-handed golfer to win a major. Like Sir Bob, it breaks new ground, being ranked #1 by a clear half-point in Turfgrass Seed 2018 Table G1 (see Figure 1)! Its scores for visual merit and shoot density promise to have a major impact as part of a species exchange programme, improving golf greens and out-competing the ubiquitous Poa annua. BarKing is ranked #5, is an excellent European-bred cultivar with superior wear tolerance and winter colour. It also possesses very good tolerance to Microdochium Patch disease (Fusarium). Barenbrug recently published results of an extensive four-year trial assessed independently by the STRI, which highlighted the benefits of using capillaris cultivar BarKing instead of other bentgrass species in the UK and Ireland. Figure 2 shows the extent of annual meadowgrass (Poa annua) ingression into golf green plots after four years of standard maintenance and wear. In Figure 2, a green sown with (BAR) ALL BENT contained less than 10% Poa at the end of the trial, compared to more than double that for creeping bentgrass cultivars Penn G6 and Bengal. Figure 2: Botanical composition of browntop and creeping bent plots after over four years trialling under the standard maintenance regime. 100% browntop bentgrass Overseeding golf and bowling greens Charles #1 by 0.5! BarKing #5 bent; Key points BarKing winter colour and Microdochium (Fusarium) tolerance Oversowing rate 4-6g per m² Sowing rate 8-10g per m² Rootzone contact Mowing height down to 3mm Download our GOLF GREENS TRIALS BOOKLET to find out more about the best mixture for golf greens. GRASS EXPERTS SINCE 1904 CLASSIC 80:20 is a traditional mix of fescue and bentgrass designed to deliver a consistent and balanced blend of these species when sowing out new fine-turf areas such as golf and bowling greens. The fescue part of the mixture is made up of equal portions of slender red creeping fescue and Chewings red fescue seed. The combination of these two sub-species offers the best solution for year-round performance and growth in fescue-dominant turf s will generally be most active in spring through to midsummer, whereas slender creepers kick in during early summer and perform well through to autumn. Table 1 shows the performance of the fescue cultivars in the BSPB Turfgrass Seed CLASSIC 80:20 contains both the top-rated Chewings (Barlineus - 20%) and slender creeping (Viktorka - 20%) varieties. BarKing is the variety of browntop bentgrass in the mixture. It is an excellent European-bred cultivar with superior wear tolerance and winter colour. It also possesses very good tolerance to Microdochium Patch disease (Fusarium). Barenbrug recently published results of an extensive four-year trial assessed independently by the STRI, which highlighted the benefits of using capillaris cultivar BarKing instead of other bentgrass species in the UK and Ireland. Figure 1 shows the extent of annual meadowgrass (Poa annua) ingression into golf green plots after four years of maintenance and wear. In Figure 1, a green sown with CLASSIC 80:20 contained 7% (standard maintenance) and 3% (low input maintenance) Poa at the end of the trial compared to 30% and 10%, respectively, for a green sown with 80% fescue:20% Highland bentgrass. % Table 1: Scoring and ranking of the fescue cultivars in CLASSIC 80:20 from Turfgrass Seed 2018 for golf greens use. Formerly BAR 2 80% red fescue 20% browntop bentgrass 20% Construction of freedraining fine-turf areas; golf and bowling greens Barlineus #1 Chewings; Key points Viktorka #1 slender; BarKing #4 bent Sowing rate 20-30g per m² Rootzone contact Mowing height down to 4mm Download our GOLF GREENS TRIALS BOOKLET to find out more about the best mixture for golf greens. Figure 1: Botanical composition of 80:20 fescue:bent plots after four years trialling under standard and low input maintenance regimes. GRASS EXPERTS SINCE 1904 ALL BENT CLASSIC 80:20 GOLF GREENS BOWLING GREENS GOLF GREENS BOWLING GREENS 50% BARKING 30% HERIOT 20% CHARLES Oversowing rate 4-6g per m² Sowing rate 8-10g per m² Rootzone contact Mowing height down to 3mm 10kg, 100% browntop bentgrass mixture, delivering excellent year-round performance and superb summer and winter colour for greens. --Provides excellent performance for species exchange and overseeding golf and bowling greens --Charles is a new NZ-bred variety, named after Sir Bob Charles, the first left-handed golfer to win a major. Like Sir Bob, it breaks new ground, being ranked #1 by a clear half-point in Turfgrass Seed 2018 Table G1. Its scores for visual merit and shoot density promise to have a major impact as part of a species exchange programme, improving golf greens and out-competing the ubiquitous Poa annua. --BarKing, ranked #5, is an excellent European-bred cultivar with superior wear tolerance and winter colour. It also possesses very good tolerance to Microdochium Patch disease (Fusarium) Traditional 80:20 fescue:bentgrass mixture - the number one choice for golf green construction. --Designed to deliver a consistent and balanced blend of these species when sowing out new fine-turf areas such as golf and bowling greens --Contains both the top-rated Chewings (Barlineus) and slender creeping (Viktorka) cultivars for greens use (BSPB Turfgrass Seed 2018) --Results of an extensive four-year trial assessed independently by STRI, highlighted the benefits of capillaris cultivar BarKing instead of other bentgrass species in the UK and Ireland 20% VIKTORKA 20% BARCROWN 20% BARLINEUS 20% BARGREEN II 20% BARKING Sowing rate 20-30g per m² Rootzone contact Mowing height down to 4mm ALL BENT CLASSIC 80:20 GRASS EXPERTS SINCE 1904 GOLF GREENS BOWLING GREENS GOLF GREENS BOWLING GREENS Discover our ALL BENT FACTSHEET to find 50% BARKING 30% HERIOT 20% CHARLES Discover our FACTSHEET and GOLF GREENS TRIALS to find out more about this mixture and the trials. Rank Shoot Density Rank Disease Resistance VIKTORKA 20% BARCROWN 20% BARLINEUS 20% BARGREEN II 20% Rank 20% VIKTORKA 20% BARCROWN 20% BARLINEUS BARGREEN II 20% BARKING 14 15

9 PLATINUM FINE TURF is a mixture of perennial ryegrass and red fescue, designed for the construction or overseeding of fine turf under moderate wear pressure. The driver of the mixture is 30% Barolympic perennial ryegrass. Barolympic is the stand-out cultivar ryegrass for summer sports use. It is ranked #1 with a score of 8.6 in Table G4 of BSPB Turfgrass Seed 2018, the highest mean score in the entire publication, and more than a full point clear of its nearest rival in G4! Barolympic is also a good all-rounder for all areas of ryegrass usage. As an average of tables G4 (green) L1 (lawn) and S1 (sport), it is ranked #1 of all available cultivars. In addition to its outstanding mean scores, Barolympic is ranked #1 for pale colour and #2 for fineness of leaf in Tables L1 and G4. This makes it exceptionally easy to blend in with other grass species, such as red fescue or annual meadowgrass. The red fescue cultivars in the mix are both consistent performers, with Barcrown ranked #3 and Bargreen II #7 for greens use in tables G3 and G2, respectively. 30% perennial ryegrass 40% slender creeping red fescue 30% Chewings red fescue 30% Overseeding and/or construction of fine turf with moderate wear; golf and bowling greens; tees and fairways Barolympic #1 Table G4 8.6! Key points Barolympic #1 ryegrass all tables (S1:L1:G4 combined). Table 1: Average mean score of tables L1 (lawn), S1 (sport) and G4 (greens) cultivars from Turfgrass Seed 2018 for golf greens use. MEDAL is a mixture of perennial ryegrass and red fescue, designed for the construction or overseeding of medium-fine and fine turf under high wear pressure. The main components of the mixture are the ryegrasses; Barolympic and Barsignum. Barolympic is the stand-out cultivar of ryegrass for summer sports use. It is ranked #1 with a score of 8.6 in Table G4 of BSPB Turfgrass Seed 2018, the highest mean score in the entire publication, and more than a full point clear of its nearest rival in G4! Barolympic is also a good all-rounder for all areas of ryegrass usage. As an average of tables G4 (green) L1 (lawn) and S1 (sport), it is ranked #1 of all available cultivars. See Table 1 Barsignum is an outstanding ryegrass in its own right, ranked #4 in Tables L1, G4 and as an average of all ryegrass tables in BSPB Turfgrass Seed It is ranked #1 for Visual Merit and Slow Regrowth in Table L1. Barpearl is a consistent performer, with scores above 7 for both lawn and green use in BSPB Turfgrass Seed It is ranked #2 for Red thread tolerance. 60% perennial ryegrass 40% slender creeping red fescue Overseeding, divoting and/or construction of medium-fine and fine turf with high wear; golf and bowling greens; tees and fairways Barolympic #1 Table G4 8.6! Barolympic #1 ryegrass all tables (S1:L1:G4 Key points combined) Barsignum #1 Visual Merit Table L1; ranked #4 on L1 and G4 Mowing height down to 4mm Table 1: Average mean score of tables L1 (lawn), S1 (sport) and G4 (greens) cultivars from Turfgrass Seed 2018 for golf greens use. PLATINUM FINE TURF MEDAL GOLF GREENS, TEES, FAIRWAYS BOWLING GREENS TEES, FAIRWAYS GOLF & BOWLING GREENS 40% BARCROWN 30% BARGREEN II 30% BAROLYMPIC 30% perennial ryegrass: 70% fescue premium mixture for fine turf under moderate wear. --Designed for the construction or overseeding of fine turf with moderate wear pressure Hard-wearing golf course mixture 60% perennial ryegrass: 40% fescue. --Designed for the construction or overseeding of medium-fine and fine turf with high wear pressure 40% BARPEARL 30% BAROLYMPIC 30% BARSIGNUM --Barolympic is ranked #1 with a score of 8.6 in Table G4 of BSPB Turfgrass Seed 2018, the highest mean score in the entire publication, and more than a full point clear of its nearest rival in G4! --Both red fescue cultivars are consistent performers for greens use, with Barcrown ranked #3 (Table G3) and Bargreen II #7 (Table G2) --Barolympic is ranked #1 for pale colour and #2 for fineness of leaf in Tables L1 and G4. This makes it exceptionally easy to blend in with other grass species, such as red fescue or annual meadowgrass --The main components of the mixture are the ryegrasses; Barolympic and Barsignum, which deliver excellent wear tolerance and recovery --Barolympic is a good all-rounder for all areas of ryegrass usage. As an average of tables G4 (green) L1 (lawn) and S1 (sport), it is ranked #1 of all available cultivars --Barsignum is an outstanding ryegrass in its own right, ranked #4 in Tables L1, G4 and as an average of all ryegrass tables in BSPB Turfgrass Seed It is ranked #1 for Visual Merit and Slow Regrowth in Table L1. --Barpearl is a consistent performer, with scores above 7 for both lawn and green use in BSPB Turfgrass Seed It is ranked #2 for Red thread tolerance BAROLYMPIC 7.94 MONROE 7.40 CLEMENTINE 7.37 BARSIGNUM 7.25 DICKENS CHARDIN 6.96 BARGOLD 6.94 CYRENA 6.80 BAROLYMPIC 7.94 MONROE 7.40 CLEMENTINE 7.37 BARSIGNUM 7.25 DICKENS CHARDIN 6.96 BARGOLD 6.94 CYRENA 6.80 Average mean score of tables L1 (lawn), S1 (sport) and G4 (greens) cultivars from Turfgrass Seed 2018 for golf greens use. Average mean score of tables L1 (lawn), S1 (sport) and G4 (greens) cultivars from Turfgrass Seed 2018 for golf greens use. PLATINUM FINE TURF MEDAL GOLF GREENS, TEES, FAIRWAYS BOWLING GREENS GOLF GREENS, TEES, FAIRWAYS BOWLING GREENS CRICKET 40% BARCROWN BARGREEN II 30% BAROLYMPIC 40% BARPEARL 30% BAROLYMPIC 30% BARSIGNUM Discover our PLATINUM FINE TURF FACTSHEET to find out more about how and why this mixture BAROLYMPIC 7.94 MONROE 7.40 CLEMENTINE 7.37 BARSIGNUM 7.25 DICKENS CHARDIN 6.96 BARGOLD 6.94 CYRENA 6.80 Discover our MEDAL FACTSHEET to find BAROLYMPIC 7.94 MONROE 7.40 CLEMENTINE 7.37 BARSIGNUM 7.25 DICKENS CHARDIN 6.96 BARGOLD 6.94 CYRENA

10 ULTRAFINE is a blend of perennial ryegrasses for use in areas of fine turf that demand tolerance to close-mowing and high wear with exceptional fineness of leaf. Golf green surrounds, walk-offs and tennis courts are perfect examples of where this grass seed mix comes into its own. Barolympic is the stand-out cultivar of ryegrass for summer sports use. It is ranked #1 with a score of 8.6 in Table G4 of BSPB Turfgrass Seed 2018, the highest mean score in the entire publication, and more than a full point clear of its nearest rival in G4! Barolympic is also a good all-rounder for all areas of ryegrass usage. As an average of tables G4 (green) L1 (lawn) and S1 (sport), it is ranked #1 of all available cultivars. See Table 1. In addition to its outstanding mean scores, Barolympic is ranked #1 for pale colour and #2 for fineness of leaf in Tables L1 and G4. This makes it exceptionally easy to blend in with other grass species, such as red fescue or annual meadowgrass. Eventus is a new cultivar to the Barenbrug Sport range, with some very desirable traits. It is ranked #2 and #3 for fineness of leaf in TGS Tables S1 and L1, respectively, and shows very fast recovery and growth rates (ranked #1 in the top 30, Table L1) for a summer sports ryegrass. This enables quick germination, establishment and midseason repair in areas of high traffic. 100% perennial ryegrass Overseeding and/or construction of fine turf with moderate wear; golf and bowling greens; tees and fairways Barolympic #1 Table G4 8.6! Barolympic #1 ryegrass all tables (S1:L1:G4 Key points combined) Eventus #2 fineness of leaf S1 and #3 fineness of leaf L1; excellent recovery and fast growth Sowing rate 25-50g per m² Table 1: Average mean score of tables L1 (lawn), S1 (sport) and G4 (greens) cultivars from Turfgrass Seed 2018 for golf greens use. EXTREME is a blend of perennial ryegrasses for use in areas of medium-fine turf that demand tolerance to close-mowing and high wear with exceptional fineness of leaf. Golf tees, fairways, high-traffic lawns and tennis courts are perfect examples of where this grass seed mix is at home. All three cultivars bring advantageous and different characteristics to the mix. Eventus is ranked #2 and #3 for fineness of leaf in BSPB Turfgrass Seed 2018 Tables S1 and L1, respectively, and shows very fast recovery and growth rates (ranked #1 in the top 30, Table L1) for a summer sports ryegrass. This enables quick germination, establishment and mid-season repair in areas of high traffic. Barsignum is an outstanding summer sports ryegrass, ranked #4 in Tables L1, G4 and as an average of all ryegrass tables in BSPB Turfgrass Seed It is ranked #1 for Visual Merit and Slow Regrowth in Table L1. Barcristalla is a medium-fine ryegrass with excellent wear tolerance and superior colour. It is ranked #6 for wear tolerance (Table S1) and #1 of any grass in the top 60 for dark genetic colour. 100% perennial ryegrass Overseeding, divoting and/or construction of medium-fine turf with intense wear; tees, fairways, cricket squares and outfields Barsignum #4 in L1 and G4; #1 for Visual Merit and very fine-leafed. Eventus #2 fineness of leaf S1 and #3 fineness of leaf Key points L1; excellent recovery and fast growth. Barcristalla #7 for L1 and S1 combined; all-rounder with good colour. Sowing rate 25-50g per m² ULTRAFINE EXTREME GREENS, SURROUNDS, WALK-OFFS TEES, FAIRWAYS 65% BAROLYMPIC 35% EVENTUS Ultrafine perennial ryegrass blend for unrivalled tolerance of close mowing and wear. --Features Barolympic - the highest mean score in BSPB Turfgrass Seed Barenbrug-bred, UK grown, outstanding performance. Hard-wearing 100% perennial ryegrass for extreme wear and aesthetic value. --Balanced blend of three outstanding ryegrasses offering performance characteristics applicable to summer sports turf 40% BARCRISTALLA 35% BARSIGNUM 25% EVENTUS Sowing rate 25-50g per m² --Barolympic is the stand-out ryegrass cultivar for summer sports use. It is ranked #1 with a score of 8.6 in Table G4, a full point clear of its nearest rival in G4! --In addition to its outstanding mean scores, Barolympic is ranked #1 for pale colour and #2 for fineness of leaf in Tables L1 and G4. This makes it exceptionally easy to blend in with other grass species, such as red fescue or annual meadowgrass --Eventus is a new cultivar to the Barenbrug Sport range, with some very desirable traits. It is ranked #2 and #3 for fineness of leaf in Tables S1 and L1, respectively, and shows very fast recovery and growth rates (ranked #1 in the top 30, Table L1) for a summer sports ryegrass. This enables quick germination, establishment and mid-season repair in areas of high traffic --Eventus is ranked #2 and #3 for fineness of leaf in BSPB Turfgrass Seed 2018 Tables S1 and L1, respectively, and shows very fast recovery and growth rates (ranked #1 in the top 30, Table L1) for a summer sports ryegrass. This enables quick germination, establishment and mid-season repair in areas of high traffic --Barsignum is an outstanding summer sports ryegrass, ranked #4 in Tables L1, G4 and as an average of all the ryegrass tables. It is ranked #1 for Visual Merit and Slow Regrowth in Table L1 --Barcristalla is a medium-fine ryegrass with excellent wear tolerance and superior colour. It is ranked #6 for wear tolerance (Table S1) and #1 of any grass in the top 60 for dark genetic colour BAROLYMPIC 7.94 MONROE 7.40 CLEMENTINE 7.37 BARSIGNUM 7.25 DICKENS CHARDIN 6.96 BARGOLD 6.94 CYRENA 6.80 Average mean score of tables L1 (lawn), S1 (sport) and G4 (greens) cultivars from Turfgrass Seed 2018 for golf greens use. ULTRAFINE EXTREME GOLF GREENS, SURROUNDS TENNIS COURTS GOLF TEES, FAIRWAYS CRICKET SQUARES & OUTFIELDS 65% BAROLYMPIC 35% EVENTUS 40% BARCRISTALLA 35% BARSIGNUM 25% EVENTUS Discover our ULTRAFINE FACTSHEET to find BAROLYMPIC 7.94 MONROE 7.40 CLEMENTINE 7.37 BARSIGNUM 7.25 DICKENS CHARDIN 6.96 BARGOLD 6.94 CYRENA 6.80 Discover our EXTREME FACTSHEET to find 18 19

11 RPR GOLF is a blend of perennial ryegrasses for use in areas of intensive golf traffic, delivering turf with exceptional wear tolerance, fast recovery and good aesthetics. Baribro is a Regenerating Perennial Ryegrass (RPR) that produces stolons as it establishes and grows. Figure 1 shows a Barlibro plant grown for a single seed at 15 months old. The stolons and new secondary branches of growth can be seen clearly. The lateral growth habit results in fast establishment between seeding lines and unparalleled capacity for recovery after and during wear. Eurocordus is a medium-fine ryegrass with outstanding tolerance to wear. It is ranked #3 for sports wear in Table S1, BSPB Turfgrass Seed Barsignum is an outstanding summer sports ryegrass, ranked #4 in Tables L1, G4 and as an average of all ryegrass tables in BSPB Turfgrass Seed It is ranked #1 for visual merit and slow regrowth in Table L1. Figure 1: Photographs of a 15-month old Barlibro plant grown from a single seed. Barlibro determinate stolons and subsequent formation of new plants 100% perennial ryegrass Overseeding, divoting and/or construction of golf turf with intense wear; tees, fairways, walkways. Barlibro RPR delivers fast establishment and unparalleled capacity for recovery from wear due to stoloniferous growth habit. Eurocordus #4 for L1 and Key points S1 combined; all-rounder with exceptional wear tolerance, recovery and fast growth. Barsignum #4 in L1; #1 for Visual Merit and very fine-leafed. Sowing rate 25-50g per m² Mowing height down to 10mm FAIRWAY RYE is a mixture of five grass species and sub-species, designed for the overseeding, divoting or construction of a balanced blend of medium-fine turf across a range of soil types. The driver of the mixture is 30% Barcristalla perennial ryegrass. Barcristalla is a medium-fine ryegrass with excellent wear tolerance and superior colour. As an average of tables L1 (lawn) and S1 (sport) in BSPB Turfgrass Seed 2018, it is ranked #7 of all available cultivars. The red fescue cultivars in the mix are all consistent performers, and are all ranked highly in the BSPB Turfgrass Seed Of particular note is the outstanding red thread tolerance of Barpearl and Barswing (both ranked #2 in their respective tables), an important factor in fairways under low nutrition. Table 1: Average mean score of tables L1 (lawn) and S1 (sport) from Turfgrass Seed 2018 for golf greens use. Formerly BAR 6 30% perennial ryegrass 35% strong creeping red fescue 15% slender creeping red fescue 15% Chewings red fescue 5% bentgrass Strong creeping red fescue Overseeding, divoting and/or construction of medium-fine turf with moderate wear Barcristalla #7 for L1 and S1 combined; all-rounder with good colour. Key points Barpearl and Barswing both ranked #2 for Red thread. Oversowing rate 10-25g per m² 5-10mm Mowing height down to 10mm RPR GOLF FAIRWAY RYE TEES, FAIRWAYS, WALKWAYS FAIRWAYS, TEES, SEMI-ROUGHS 35% BARLIBRO RPR perennial ryegrass 35% EUROCORDUS 30% BARSIGNUM Sowing rate 25-50g per m² Mowing height down to 10mm with Barenbrug-bred RPR technology for faster recovery after intensive golf wear. --RPR stands for Regenerating Perennial Ryegrass. It is unique Barenbrugbred technology that delivers a turf with exceptional wear tolerance, fast recovery and good aesthetics --Determinate stolons enable the RPR plants to spread into the surrounding area, for instance to repair gaps in the sward caused by wear damage. RPR will also help accelerate divot recovery and fill in gaps between overseeding lines --Barlibro RPR delivers fast establishment and unparalleled capacity for recovery from wear due to stoloniferous growth habit. --Eurocordus #4 for L1 and S1 combined; all-rounder with exceptional wear tolerance, recovery and fast growth. --Barsignum #4 mean in L1; #1 for visual merit and very fine-leafed Balanced mix of species for medium-fine turf across a range of soil types. --Designed for overseeding, divoting and construction, this balanced blend of medium-fine turf performs across a range of soil types -- component gives wear tolerance and performance in heavier soils --Fescue and bent provide shoot density and disease tolerance in lighter soils --The red fescue cultivars in the mix are all consistent performers, and are all ranked highly in the BSPB Turfgrass Seed Barpearl and Barswing deliver outstanding red thread tolerance (both ranked #2 in their respective tables), an important factor in fairways under low nutrition 35% SERGEI Strong creeping red fescue 30% BARCRISTALLA 15% BARPEARL 15% BARSWING 5% HIGHLAND Oversowing rate 10-25g per m² 5-10mm Mowing height down to 10mm RPR GOLF FAIRWAY RYE TEES, FAIRWAYS, WALKWAYS FAIRWAYS, TEES, SEMI-ROUGHS Discover our RPR GOLF FACTSHEET to find 35% BARLIBRO RPR perennial ryegrass 35% EUROCORDUS 30% BARSIGNUM Discover our FAIRWAY RYE FACTSHEET to find out more about how and why this mixture MONROE 7.65 BAROLYMPIC 7.60 CHARDIN 7.43 EUROCORDUS 7.39 ALISON 7.39 EURODIAMOND 7.39 BARCRISTALLA 7.38 EVENTUS 7.36 EG RESISTUS 7.32 EUROSPORT 7.30 BARSIGNUM 7.30 CLEMENTINE 7.27 CLAUDINE 7.20 NERINE 7.19 SHORTY 7.18 DUPARC 7.15 MONTACILLA 7.15 DICKENS MELBOURNE 7.12 POSEIDON 7.09 BARLICUM 7.04 CALICO 7.03 BARORLANDO 7.02 BARGOLD % SERGEI 30% BARCRISTALLA 15% BARPEARL 15% BARSWING 5% HIGHLAND 20 21

12 EXTREME is a blend of perennial ryegrasses for use in areas of medium-fine turf that demand tolerance to close-mowing and high wear with exceptional fineness of leaf. Golf tees, fairways, high-traffic lawns and tennis courts are perfect examples of where this grass seed mix is at home. All three cultivars bring advantageous and different characteristics to the mix. Eventus is ranked #2 and #3 for fineness of leaf in BSPB Turfgrass Seed 2018 Tables S1 and L1, respectively, and shows very fast recovery and growth rates (ranked #1 in the top 30, Table L1) for a summer sports ryegrass. This enables quick germination, establishment and mid-season repair in areas of high traffic. Barsignum is an outstanding summer sports ryegrass, ranked #4 in Tables L1, G4 and as an average of all ryegrass tables in BSPB Turfgrass Seed It is ranked #1 for Visual Merit and Slow Regrowth in Table L1. Barcristalla is a medium-fine ryegrass with excellent wear tolerance and superior colour. It is ranked #6 for wear tolerance (Table S1) and #1 of any grass in the top 60 for dark genetic colour. 100% perennial ryegrass Overseeding, divoting and/or construction of medium-fine turf with intense wear; tees, fairways, cricket squares and outfields Barsignum #4 in L1 and G4; #1 for Visual Merit and very fine-leafed. Eventus #2 fineness of leaf S1 and #3 fineness of leaf Key points L1; excellent recovery and fast growth. Barcristalla #7 for L1 and S1 combined; all-rounder with good colour. Sowing rate 25-50g per m² EXTREME CRICKET SQUARES & OUTFIELDS TENNIS, HOCKEY, LACROSSE Hard-wearing 100% perennial ryegrass for extreme wear and close-mowing performance for summer sports. --Provides excellent shoot recovery for hard-working squares with limited rotation, combined with fast establishment for mid and end-of-season renovation --All three cultivars designed to perform and offer a balance of traits for summer sports --Eventus is ranked #2 and #3 for fineness of leaf in BSPB Turfgrass Seed 2018 Tables S1 and L1, respectively, and shows very fast recovery and growth rates (ranked #1 in the top 30, Table L1) for a summer sports ryegrass. This enables quick germination, establishment and mid-season repair in areas of high traffic --Barsignum is an outstanding summer sports ryegrass, ranked #4 in Tables L1, G4 and as an average of all the ryegrass tables. It is ranked #1 for Visual Merit and Slow Regrowth in Table L1 --Barcristalla is a medium-fine ryegrass with excellent wear tolerance and superior colour. It is ranked #6 for wear tolerance (Table S1) and #1 of any grass in the top 60 for dark genetic colour 40% BARCRISTALLA 35% BARSIGNUM 25% EVENTUS Sowing rate 25-50g per m² CRICKET & TENNIS Discover our EXTREME FACTSHEET to find EXTREME GOLF TEES, FAIRWAYS CRICKET SQUARES & OUTFIELDS 40% BARCRISTALLA 35% BARSIGNUM 25% EVENTUS 22 23

13 MEDAL is a mixture of perennial ryegrass and red fescue, designed for the construction or overseeding of medium-fine and fine turf under high wear pressure. The main components of the mixture are the ryegrasses; Barolympic and Barsignum. Barolympic is the stand-out cultivar of ryegrass for summer sports use. It is ranked #1 with a score of 8.6 in Table G4 of BSPB Turfgrass Seed 2018, the highest mean score in the entire publication, and more than a full point clear of its nearest rival in G4! Barolympic is also a good all-rounder for all areas of ryegrass usage. As an average of tables G4 (green) L1 (lawn) and S1 (sport), it is ranked #1 of all available cultivars. See Table 1 Barsignum is an outstanding ryegrass in its own right, ranked #4 in Tables L1, G4 and as an average of all ryegrass tables in BSPB Turfgrass Seed It is ranked #1 for Visual Merit and Slow Regrowth in Table L1. Barpearl is a consistent performer, with scores above 7 for both lawn and green use in BSPB Turfgrass Seed It is ranked #2 for Red thread tolerance. 60% perennial ryegrass 40% slender creeping red fescue Overseeding, divoting and/or construction of medium-fine and fine turf with high wear; golf and bowling greens; tees and fairways Barolympic #1 Table G4 8.6! Barolympic #1 ryegrass all tables (S1:L1:G4 Key points combined) Barsignum #1 Visual Merit Table L1; ranked #4 on L1 and G4 Mowing height down to 4mm Table 1: Average mean score of tables L1 (lawn), S1 (sport) and G4 (greens) cultivars from Turfgrass Seed 2018 for golf greens use. ULTRAFINE is a blend of perennial ryegrasses for use in areas of fine turf that demand tolerance to close-mowing and high wear with exceptional fineness of leaf. Golf green surrounds, walk-offs and tennis courts are perfect examples of where this grass seed mix comes into its own. Barolympic is the stand-out cultivar of ryegrass for summer sports use. It is ranked #1 with a score of 8.6 in Table G4 of BSPB Turfgrass Seed 2018, the highest mean score in the entire publication, and more than a full point clear of its nearest rival in G4! Barolympic is also a good all-rounder for all areas of ryegrass usage. As an average of tables G4 (green) L1 (lawn) and S1 (sport), it is ranked #1 of all available cultivars. See Table 1. In addition to its outstanding mean scores, Barolympic is ranked #1 for pale colour and #2 for fineness of leaf in Tables L1 and G4. This makes it exceptionally easy to blend in with other grass species, such as red fescue or annual meadowgrass. Eventus is a new cultivar to the Barenbrug Sport range, with some very desirable traits. It is ranked #2 and #3 for fineness of leaf in TGS Tables S1 and L1, respectively, and shows very fast recovery and growth rates (ranked #1 in the top 30, Table L1) for a summer sports ryegrass. This enables quick germination, establishment and midseason repair in areas of high traffic. 100% perennial ryegrass Overseeding and/or construction of fine turf with moderate wear; golf and bowling greens; tees and fairways Barolympic #1 Table G4 8.6! Barolympic #1 ryegrass all tables (S1:L1:G4 Key points combined) Eventus #2 fineness of leaf S1 and #3 fineness of leaf L1; excellent recovery and fast growth Sowing rate 25-50g per m² Table 1: Average mean score of tables L1 (lawn), S1 (sport) and G4 (greens) cultivars from Turfgrass Seed 2018 for golf greens use. MEDAL ULTRAFINE CRICKET OUTFIELDS TENNIS TENNIS 40% BARPEARL 30% BAROLYMPIC 30% BARSIGNUM 60% perennial ryegrass, 40% fescue multi-use mixture with high wear pressure. --Designed for the construction or overseeding of medium-fine and fine turf with high wear pressure Ultrafine perennial ryegrass blend for intense wear and outstanding performance that cannot be rivalled. --Features Barolympic - the highest mean score in BSPB Turfgrass Seed Barenbrug-bred, UK grown, outstanding performance 65% BAROLYMPIC 35% EVENTUS Mowing height down to 4mm --The main components of the mixture are the ryegrasses; Barolympic and Barsignum, which deliver excellent wear tolerance and recovery --Barolympic is a good all-rounder for all areas of ryegrass usage. As an average of tables G4 (green) L1 (lawn) and S1 (sport), it is ranked #1 of all available cultivars --Barsignum is an outstanding ryegrass in its own right, ranked #4 in Tables L1, G4 and as an average of all ryegrass tables in BSPB Turfgrass Seed It is ranked #1 for Visual Merit and Slow Regrowth in Table L1. --Barpearl is a consistent performer, with scores above 7 for both lawn and green use in BSPB Turfgrass Seed It is ranked #2 for Red Thread tolerance --Barolympic is the stand-out ryegrass cultivar for summer sports use. It is ranked #1 with a score of 8.6 in Table G4, a full point clear of its nearest rival in G4! --In addition to its outstanding mean scores, Barolympic is ranked #1 for pale colour and #2 for fineness of leaf in Tables L1 and G4. This makes it exceptionally easy to blend in with other grass species, such as red fescue or annual meadowgrass --Eventus is a new cultivar to the Barenbrug Sport range, with some very desirable traits. It is ranked #2 and #3 for fineness of leaf in TGS Tables S1 and L1, respectively, and shows very fast recovery and growth rates (ranked #1 in the top 30, Table L1) for a summer sports ryegrass. This enables quick germination, establishment and mid-season repair in areas of high traffic Sowing rate 25-50g per m² BAROLYMPIC 7.94 MONROE 7.40 CLEMENTINE 7.37 BARSIGNUM 7.25 DICKENS CHARDIN 6.96 BARGOLD 6.94 CYRENA 6.80 BAROLYMPIC 7.94 MONROE 7.40 CLEMENTINE 7.37 BARSIGNUM 7.25 DICKENS CHARDIN 6.96 BARGOLD 6.94 CYRENA 6.80 Average mean score of tables L1 (lawn), S1 (sport) and G4 (greens) cultivars from Turfgrass Seed 2018 for golf greens use. Average mean score of tables L1 (lawn), S1 (sport) and G4 (greens) cultivars from Turfgrass Seed 2018 for golf greens use. MEDAL ULTRAFINE GOLF GREENS, TEES, FAIRWAYS BOWLING GREENS CRICKET GOLF GREENS, SURROUNDS TENNIS COURTS 40% BARPEARL 30% BAROLYMPIC 30% BARSIGNUM 65% BAROLYMPIC 35% EVENTUS Discover our MEDAL FACTSHEET to find BAROLYMPIC 7.94 MONROE 7.40 CLEMENTINE 7.37 BARSIGNUM 7.25 DICKENS CHARDIN 6.96 BARGOLD 6.94 CYRENA 6.80 Discover our ULTRAFINE FACTSHEET to find BAROLYMPIC 7.94 MONROE 7.40 CLEMENTINE 7.37 BARSIGNUM 7.25 DICKENS CHARDIN 6.96 BARGOLD 6.94 CYRENA

14 SEVEN SPORT is a blend of four hard-wearing perennial ryegrasses for the renovation and construction of winter sports pitches. The mixture is formulated primarily on performance in the BSPB Turfgrass Seed 2018; specifically, Table S1 under sports wear simulation. All four cultivars are ranked in the top-15 of this table, and the blend has an outstanding mean score of Barcristalla and Barorlando (55% of the mix) are ranked #1 and #2, respectively, in the top-60 varieties for mean colour, which means that SEVEN SPORT outperforms competitors blends with this regard. Figure 1 illustrates this point. The two yellow dots are Barcristalla and Barorlando; both exhibit an excellent combination of colour and performance. Three of the four cultivars in the blend are Barenbrug-bred, which allows you to dig a little deeper into aspects such as disease tolerance and performance at other research sites, including Cropvale in Worcestershire. Barcristalla and Barorlando, for example, offer exceptional Drechslera leaf spot tolerance whilst Barlicum exhibits very strong early spring growth supporting data for such traits can be provided on request Performance vs Colour Table S1 BSPB Turfgrass Seed % perennial ryegrass Renovation and/or construction of winter sports pitches Four cultivars in top-15; mean score of 7.76 Table S1. Key points Barcristalla and Barorlando give superior colour, particularly Autumn. Sowing rate 30-50g per m² Oversowing rate 15-30g per m² Mowing height down to 18mm Colour Intensity Figure 2: Graph of performance versus colour of all perennial ryegrasses listed in Table S1, Turfgrass Seed Barcristalla and Barorlando (yellow) show the best compromise between these two traits. SEVEN SPORT FOOTBALL & RUGBY An outstanding sport mixture for renovating and constructing pitches and sports fields. Hard-wearing 100% perennial ryegrass. --Blend of four hard-wearing perennial ryegrasses formulated primarily on performance in the BSPB Turfgrass Seed 2018; specifically, Table S1 under sports wear simulation --Four cultivars in top-15; mean score of 7.76 Table S1 --Barcristalla and Barorlando (55% of the mix) are ranked #1 and #2, respectively, in the top-60 varieties for mean colour - outperforming rivals on this characteristic --Barcristalla and Barorlando offer exceptional Drechslera leaf spot tolerance whilst Barlicum exhibits very strong early spring growth 45% BARCRISTALLA 30% EUROCORDUS 15% BARLICUM 10% BARORLANDO Sowing rate 30-50g per m² Oversowing rate 15-30g per m² Mowing height down to 18mm 26 FOOTBALL & RUGBY Discover our SEVEN SPORT FACTSHEET to find out more about how and why this mixture SEVEN SPORT FOOTBALL & RUGBY Performance 45% BARCRISTALLA 30% EUROCORDUS 15% BARLICUM 10% BARORLANDO 27

15 RPR STADIUM is a highly researched blend of three hard-wearing perennial ryegrasses for the renovation and construction of elite winter sports pitches. Four years of dedicated wear trials at our research station Cropvale in Worcestershire, together with close analysis of BSPB Turfgrass Seed and the official French list as well as data from our breeding stations across the globe has delivered a blend focussed on four key traits for elite stadium pitches wear tolerance, dark genetic colour, (Drechslera) disease tolerance and recovery. The wear trials at Cropvale are run annually in line with the football season, and are assessed via an objective method called Digital Image Analysis (DIA). A camera box takes images of trial plots on a monthly basis and DIA enables the production of extremely accurate data on both wear tolerance and genetic colour for both cultivars and critically, mixture formulations. Figure 1 summarises the process. Figure 1: Digital image Analysis (DIA) process. 100% perennial ryegrass Renovation and/or construction of elite winter sports pitches Mixture formulated from dedicated UK Cropvale wear trials with objective DIA scoring; wear tolerance with other benefits for stadia. Barlibro RPR delivers fast establishment and Key points unparalleled capacity for recovery from wear due to stoloniferous growth habit. Barcristalla and Barorlando give superior colour and Drechslera leaf spot tolerance. 2013/14 trial Treatment Dark Green Significance Treatment Wear Colour Index Performance (October 2013) Barorlando 7.60 Barlennium a RPRn Barorlando b Barlibro 7.49 Barcristalla b RPRn RPRn c Barcristalla RACR cd Barolympic 7.39 Barbeta de BAR 7 RPR BAR e Bartrace 7.24 Barrage e BAR RPRn e Barlicum 7.03 Barlibro e Barclay II 6.98 Barclay II f Bareuro 6.85 BAR 7 RPR f Bardorado 6.75 Bardorado f Barbeta 6.67 Baralpha g Barlennium 6.56 Bartwingo g Bartwingo 6.49 Bareuro h Baralpha 6.17 Barlicum h Barrage 5.97 Barolympic h LSD LSD Note: RPRn2 ~ equates to RPR STADIUM RPR STADIUM STADIA ENVIRONMENTS FOOTBALL & RUGBY RPR STADIUM delivers on four key traits. 40% BARCRISTALLA 30% BARLIBRO RPR perennial ryegrass 30% BARORLANDO Sowing rate 30-50g per m² Oversowing rate 15-30g per m² 12-15mm Mowing height down to 18mm Designed to solve turf managers four biggest challenges on stadium pitches, with unique Barenbrug-bred technology. --This top-performing and innovative 100% perennial ryegrass blend makes use of Barenbrug-bred technology and is ideal for use on winter sports pitches --Focussed on four key traits for elite stadium pitches wear tolerance, dark genetic colour, (Drechslera) disease tolerance and recovery. --Mixture formulated from dedicated UK Cropvale wear trials with objective DIA scoring --Barlibro RPR delivers fast establishment and unparalleled capacity for recovery from wear due to stoloniferous growth habit --Barcristalla and Barorlando give superior colour and Drechslera leaf spot tolerance RPR STADIUM is a highly researched blend of three hard-wearing perennial ryegrasses for the renovation and construction of elite winter sports pitches. Four years of dedicated wear trials at our research station Cropvale in Worcestershire, together with close analysis of BSPB Turfgrass Seed and the official French list as well as data from our breeding stations across the globe has delivered a blend focussed on four key traits for elite stadium pitches wear tolerance, dark genetic colour, (Drechslera) disease tolerance and recovery. Ultimate wear tolerance The mixture and its component parts have been extensively trialled under intense wear pressure at our Cropvale research station in the UK. Objective data recording over four years conclusively proves the blend s performance with regard to wear tolerance. Camera-ready colour The innovative new mixture delivers darker, camera friendly colour far superior to any other premium mixture on the market with excellent colour in autumn and winter. Disease tolerance Drechslera leaf spot is the biggest disease issue in the UK stadium environment. Reliable independent data from the French Turfgrass List show that RPR STADIUM offers superior tolerance to this turf disease. Photographs of a 15-month old Barlibro plant grown from a single seed. Fast recovery Regenerating Perennial Ryegrass (RPR) breeding is focussed predominantly on recovery or regeneration during wear pressure. RPRs possess an unparalleled capacity to recover in that they can produce determinate stolons and entirely new plants to counteract the effect of intense wear or other turf damage. RPR STADIUM GRASS EXPERTS SINCE 1904 FOOTBALL & RUGBY Discover the objective data behind RPR STADIUM. Download at /RPRSTADIUM RPR STADIUM FOUR TRAITS SHAPING THE FUTURE OF STADIA PITCHES 28 29

16 SMOOTH SPORT is a mixture of perennial ryegrass and smooth-stalked meadowgrass for the construction of winter sports pitches and equestrian surfaces. It is recommended to allow at least three months for the smooth-stalked meadowgrass to establish. The mixture is formulated primarily on performance in the BSPB Turfgrass Seed 2018; specifically, Tables S1 and S2 under sports wear simulation. All three cultivars are ranked in the top-10 of their respective tables, and the blend has an outstanding score of Eurosport and Barorlando are both highly rated in BSPB Turfgrass Seed 2018 Table S1 (7.8 & 7.6) Bariris is highly rated in BSPB Turfgrass Seed 2018 Table S2 (7.1) Formerly BAR 8 80% perennial ryegrass 20% smooth-stalked meadowgrass Smooth-stalked meadowgrass Construction of winter sports pitches with long establishment window Eurosport and Barorlando highly rated in BSPB Turfgrass Seed 2018 Table S1 (7.8 & 7.6) Key points Bariris highly rated in BSPB Turfgrass Seed 2018 Table S2 (7.1) Sowing rate 30-50g per m² Oversowing rate 15-30g per m² Mowing height down to 15mm SOS is designed to give the fastest possible germination, establishment and growth for emergency repair or divoting sports turf and racecourses. Barterra is the latest generation amenity annual ryegrass that will germinate at temperatures as low as 3.5 C, making it the ideal tool to maintain grass cover throughout the winter. Barenbrug research shows that amenity annual ryegrasses germinate more quickly and at lower temperatures than perennial ryegrass, including tetraploid varieties. Figure 1 illustrates the speed at which SOS can establish and restore a sward when it is overseeded in January at a soil temperature of 6.2 C. One month into the trial the grass cover has recovered from 20% to more than 60%. Bardorado is partnered with Barterra to give a longer-term solution within the mix as it is a perennial ryegrass with good performance characteristics, wear tolerance and disease tolerance. It is specifically chosen, as trials have proven that Bardorado germinates particularly well at low temperatures for a perennial ryegrass (down to 5 C, and quickly at 7-10 C; 90% germination in a 14-day trial see Figure 2). Barenbrug research favours the use of a hard-wearing diploid perennial rather than a tetraploid alternative as a partner to annual ryegrasses for winter grass seed mixtures. SOS Establishment in January Figure 1: SOS establishment in January 50% perennial ryegrass 50% annual ryegrass Overseeding and repair of sports turf and racecourses in cool temperatures Barterra annual ryegrass germinates, establish and grows faster than perennial ryegrasses. Bardorado offers very Key points fast cool temperature germination for a perennial and provides a long-term solution in the mix. Oversowing rate 20-40g per m² Sowing rate 30-40g per m² 4-8mm Mowing height down to 20mm Temperature 7 C Night and 10 C Day Figure 2: Bardorado germination at low temperatures SMOOTH SPORT SOS FOOTBALL & RUGBY FOOTBALL & RUGBY 40% BARORLANDO 40% EUROSPORT 20% BARIRIS Smooth-stalked meadowgrass Sowing rate 30-40g per m² Oversowing rate 15-20g per m² Mowing height down to 15mm Mixture of perennial ryegrass and smoothstalked meadowgrass delivers long balance of wear tolerance and recovery. --Designed for new construction of sports pitches with adequate renovation windows --It is recommended to allow at least three months for the smooth-stalked meadowgrass to establish --Eurosport and Barorlando highly rated in BSPB Turfgrass Seed 2018 Table S1 (7.8 & 7.6) --Bariris highly rated in BSPB Turfgrass Seed 2018 Table S2 (7.1) Superfast winter grass seed - The ultimate patching repair kit in cool temperatures. --Superior germination and establishment in very cool soil temperatures to maintain year-round sward cover --Barterra is the latest generation Barenbrug-bred amenity annual ryegrass that will germinate at temperatures as low as 3.5 C, making it the ideal tool to maintain grass cover throughout the winter --Bardorado provides longevity to the blend with excellent performance characteristics, wear tolerance and disease resistance --Barenbrug research shows that amenity annual ryegrasses germinate more quickly and at lower temperatures than perennial ryegrass, including tetraploid varieties 50% BARTERRA Annual ryegrass 50% BARDORADO Oversowing rate 20-40g per m² Sowing rate 30-40g per m² 4-8mm Mowing height down to 20mm SMOOTH SPORT SOS WINTER SPORTS POLO, HORSE RACING FOOTBALL & RUGBY RACING 40% BARORLANDO 40% EUROSPORT 20% BARIRIS 50% BARTERRA Annual ryegrass 50% BARDORADO Discover our SMOOTH SPORT FACTSHEET to find out more about how and why this mixture Discover our SOS FACTSHEET to find out more about how and why this mixture 30 31

17 RPR SPRINT is a 100% perennial ryegrass seed mixture specifically formulated for the unique demands of racecourses. Fast establishment, strong and robust growth and superior recovery from wear are the key requirements when renovating or divoting turf on a racecourse. A major difference between equestrian surfaces and other sports is the mowing height at which the sward is maintained. The BSPB Turfgrass Seed 2018 trials grasses at 4-7mm, and 25mm, which is of little practical use to racecourse grounds managers. RPR SPRINT is designed to be maintained at 60mm+ height of cut, which allows broader-leafed and faster growing varieties to be utilised (see Figure 1). Copeland is actually a forage perennial, but one with excellent sward density, leaf spot tolerance and persistency. Barillion and Bareuro have superior wear tolerance properties and excellent recovery at higher heights of cut. Barclay II is a Regenerating Perennial Ryegrass (RPR) that produces stolons as it establishes and grows. Figure 2 shows a RPR plant grown for a single seed at 15 months old. The stolons and new secondary branches of growth can be seen clearly. The lateral growth habit results in fast establishment between seeding lines, unparalleled capacity for recovery from wear, and additional traction strength in the sward. Figure 1: Picture of forage perennial (above) in bar sprint at our Cropvale Research Site, maintained at 60mm height of cut. Figure 2: Photographs of a 15-month old RPR plant grown from a single seed. 100% perennial ryegrass 30% RPR perennial ryegrass Overseeding, divoting and construction of racecourses s that germinate, establish and grow quickly, including Copeland, a forage variety. Key points RPR offers unparalleled capacity for recovery from wear due to stoloniferous growth habit and increases traction strength of sward. Mowing height down to 60mm RPR SPRINT RACECOURSES 100% hard-wearing perennial ryegrass seed mixture specifically formulated for the unique demands of racecourses. --Delivers fast establishment, strong and robust growth and superior recovery from wear for renovating or divoting turf on a racecourse --RPR SPRINT is designed to be maintained at 60mm+ height of cut, which allows broader-leafed and faster growing varieties to be utilised in comparison to other sport turf areas --Copeland is actually a forage perennial, but one with excellent sward density, leaf spot tolerance and persistency --Barillion and Bareuro have superior wear tolerance properties and excellent recovery at higher heights of cut --Barclay II is a Regenerating Perennial Ryegrass (RPR) that produces stolons as it establishes and grows --The lateral growth habit results in fast establishment between seeding lines, unparalleled capacity for recovery from wear, and additional traction strength in the sward 30% BARCLAY II RPR perennial ryegrass 30% BARILLION 20% BAREURO 20% COPELAND Mowing height down to 60mm 32 RACING & POLO Discover our RPR SPRINT FACTSHEET to find RPR SPRINT RACECOURSES BARCLAY II 30% BARILLION 20% BAREURO 20% COPELAND 33

18 SMOOTH SPORT is a mixture of perennial ryegrass and smooth-stalked meadowgrass for the construction of winter sports pitches and equestrian surfaces. It is recommended to allow at least three months for the smooth-stalked meadowgrass to establish. The mixture is formulated primarily on performance in the BSPB Turfgrass Seed 2018; specifically, Tables S1 and S2 under sports wear simulation. All three cultivars are ranked in the top-10 of their respective tables, and the blend has an outstanding score of Eurosport and Barorlando are both highly rated in BSPB Turfgrass Seed 2018 Table S1 (7.8 & 7.6) Bariris is highly rated in BSPB Turfgrass Seed 2018 Table S2 (7.1) Formerly BAR 8 80% perennial ryegrass 20% smooth-stalked meadowgrass Smooth-stalked meadowgrass Construction of winter sports pitches with long establishment window Eurosport and Barorlando highly rated in BSPB Turfgrass Seed 2018 Table S1 (7.8 & 7.6) Key points Bariris highly rated in BSPB Turfgrass Seed 2018 Table S2 (7.1) Sowing rate 30-50g per m² Oversowing rate 15-30g per m² Mowing height down to 15mm SOS is designed to give the fastest possible germination, establishment and growth for emergency repair or divoting sports turf and racecourses. Barterra is the latest generation amenity annual ryegrass that will germinate at temperatures as low as 3.5 C, making it the ideal tool to maintain grass cover throughout the winter. Barenbrug research shows that amenity annual ryegrasses germinate more quickly and at lower temperatures than perennial ryegrass, including tetraploid varieties. Figure 1 illustrates the speed at which SOS can establish and restore a sward when it is overseeded in January at a soil temperature of 6.2 C. One month into the trial the grass cover has recovered from 20% to more than 60%. Bardorado is partnered with Barterra to give a longer-term solution within the mix as it is a perennial ryegrass with good performance characteristics, wear tolerance and disease tolerance. It is specifically chosen, as trials have proven that Bardorado germinates particularly well at low temperatures for a perennial ryegrass (down to 5 C, and quickly at 7-10 C; 90% germination in a 14-day trial see Figure 2). Barenbrug research favours the use of a hard-wearing diploid perennial rather than a tetraploid alternative as a partner to annual ryegrasses for winter grass seed mixtures. SOS Establishment in January Figure 1: SOS establishment in January 50% perennial ryegrass 50% annual ryegrass Overseeding and repair of sports turf and racecourses in cool temperatures Barterra annual ryegrass germinates, establish and grows faster than perennial ryegrasses. Bardorado offers very Key points fast cool temperature germination for a perennial and provides a long-term solution in the mix. Oversowing rate 20-40g per m² Sowing rate 30-40g per m² 4-8mm Mowing height down to 20mm Temperature 7 C Night and 10 C Day Figure 2: Bardorado germination at low temperatures SMOOTH SPORT SOS POLO RACECOURSES RACING 40% BARORLANDO 40% EUROSPORT 20% BARIRIS Smooth-stalked meadowgrass Sowing rate 30-40g per m² Oversowing rate 15-20g per m² Mowing height down to 15mm Mixture of perennial ryegrass and smoothstalked meadowgrass delivers strong balance of wear tolerance and recovery. --Designed for new construction of equestrian suurfaces with adequate renovation windows --It is recommended to allow at least three months for the smooth-stalked meadowgrass to establish --Eurosport and Barorlando highly rated in BSPB Turfgrass Seed 2018 Table S1 (7.8 & 7.6) --Bariris highly rated in BSPB Turfgrass Seed 2018 Table S2 (7.1) Superfast winter grass seed. Ideal for repairs - the ultimate patching repair kit. --Superior germination and establishment in very cool soil temperatures to maintain year-round sward cover --Ideal for divoting during National Hunt season --Barterra is the latest generation amenity annual ryegrass that will germinate at temperatures as low as 3.5 C, making it the ideal tool to maintain grass cover throughout the winter --Bardorado provides longevity to the blend with excellent performance characteristics, wear tolerance and disease resistance --Barenbrug research shows that amenity annual ryegrasses germinate more quickly and at lower temperatures than perennial ryegrass, including tetraploid varieties 50% BARTERRA Annual ryegrass 50% BARDORADO Oversowing rate 20-40g per m² Sowing rate 30-40g per m² 4-8mm Mowing height down to 20mm SMOOTH SPORT SOS WINTER SPORTS POLO, HORSE RACING FOOTBALL & RUGBY RACING 40% BARORLANDO 40% EUROSPORT 20% BARIRIS 50% BARTERRA Annual ryegrass 50% BARDORADO Discover our SMOOTH SPORT FACTSHEET to find out more about how and why this mixture Discover our SOS FACTSHEET to find out more about how and why this mixture 34 35

19 KNOWLEDGE TURF GRASS IDENTIFICATION SOWING AND SEEDING RATES Sowing rates - Kilograms (kg) required Area coverage Standard areas 5g/m² 20g/m² 35g/m² Seed rates (per bag) Coverage Football 4,050m² g/m² 4,000m² Football 10,800m² g/m² 2,000m² Rugby 6,900m² g/m² 1,333m² Tennis 262m² g/m² 1,000m² Cricket 520m² g/m² 800m² PERENNIAL RYEGRASS Lolium perenne SMOOTH-STALKED MEADOWGRASS Poa pratensis SLENDER CREEPING RED FESCUE Festuca rubra litoralis Bowls 1,600m² g/m² 666m² Golf 500m² g/m² 571m² GUIDE TO SPECIES CHARACTERISTICS Soil Conditions Maintenance Species Seeds per gram (g) Optimal ph range Humidity Salt tolerance Maintenance level Fast establishment Rhizomes / Stolens / Tufted Shade tolerance Nitrogen requirement Water requirement Thatch build-up Agrostis capillaris 14, medium moderate medium poor R good medium medium high STRONG CREEPING RED FESCUE Festuca rubra rubra CHEWINGS FESCUE Festuca rubra commutata BROWNTOP BENT Agrostis capillaris Agrostis stolonifera Creeping bent Festuca rubra rubra Strong creeping red fescue Festuca rubra commutata 16, high good intensive poor S good very high high very high 1, low weak low average R very good low low medium 1, low weak low average T good low low/ medium high Festuca rubra litoralis 1, low good low average R good low low high Festuca ovina Sheeps fescue 2, very low weak very low average T average very low low/ very low low Festuca trachyphylla Hard fescue 2, very low good very low average T very good very low low/ very low low Rhizomatous Tall Fescue (RTF) high good medium average R very good medium very low low Festuca arundinacea Tall fescue high good medium average T very good medium very low low CREEPING BENT Agrostis stolonifera HARD FESCUE Festuca trachyphylla TALL FESCUE Festuca arundinacea Lolium perenne Poa pratensis Smooth-stalked meadowgrass medium medium medium good T average high medium low 3, medium weak medium poor R poor high medium medium Poa trivialis Rough-stalked meadowgrass 5, high weak medium average S average high high medium Poa annua Annual meadowgrass 6, high weak intensive average T good high high medium Koeleria macrantha Crested hairgrass 3, low good very low average R good very low low/ very low very low Deschmpsia caespitosa Tufted hairgrass 3, high medium low good T excellent medium high high 36 TUFTED HAIRGRASS Deschampsia caespitosa CRESTED HAIRGRASS Koeleria macrantha ANNUAL MEADOWGRASS Poa annua 37