Nexus XD Perennial Ryegrass
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The National Turfgrass Evaluation Program (NTEP) data is available online at www.ntep.org?
Featured Ryegrass
"Dark-green" has a new name--It's Nexus XD!
Very Dark Green Color + EXTRA Density & Trafic Tolerance = EXCELLENT Turfgrass
If you need a top-performing, traffic-tolerant, EXTRA-dark perennial ryegrass, look no further than NEXUS XD turf-type perennial ryegrass. This is a turfgrass that works for you. NEXUS XD is naturally very dark green. This means you don’t need to add extra iron to darken the turf. NEXUS XD is perfect for use on fairways, athletic fields, home lawns and other locations where high quality, dark turf is desired. NEXUS XD can also be used for adding dark brilliant color to a bluegrass or tall fescue mixture, as well as for blending with other perennial ryegrass for overseeding applications.
| Categories Statistically Equal To The Highest Rated Variety | '05 | '06 | '07 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quality - Upper W. Mtn Region | X | ||
| Quality - Traffic Stress, NE (click here to see data) |
X | X | X |
| Traffic Stress, MI | X | X | |
| Quality - Traffic Stress, NY | X | X | X |
| Genetic Color | X | X | X |
| Spring Greenup | X | ||
| Spring Density | X | X | |
| Fall Ground Cover | X | ||
| Winter Color | X | X | X |
| Dollar Spot | X | ||
| Red Thread Resistance | X | X | |
| Brown Patch Resist. (Warm. Temp.) |
X | ||
| Crown Rust, RI | X | ||
| Pink Snow Mold | X | X | |
| Velocity Resistance | X | ||
| Winter Damage, MN | X | ||
| Low Temperature Injury, SD | X | X | |
| Poa Annua Rating | X | ||
| Yellow Patch Resistance | X | ||
| Stem Rust Resistance | X | ||
| Anthracnose Resistance | X | ||
| Seedhead Rating | X |
| Variety | Score |
|---|---|
| NEXUS XD | 7.8 |
| L44 | 7.8 |
| TR47 | 7.8 |
| VB99 | 7.8 |
| Cabo II | 7.7 |
| NEXUS XR | 7.6 |
| ASP6006 | 7.6 |
| Pick 02-R | 7.6 |
| PM 102 | 7.6 |
| Lsd | 0.3 |
Traffic Tolerant
Whether the application is a back yard, golf course, athletic field or any other area that has extra pressure
from wheel or foot traffic, with NEXUS XD, you can expect fairway-quality turfgrass that can withstand the extra pressure.
| Location Where Statistically Equal To The Highest Quality Rating | '05 | '06 | '07 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ames, IA | X | X | X |
| Urbana, IL | X | X | X |
| Carbondale, IL | X | ||
| West Layfayette, IL (click here to see data) |
X | ||
| Amhurst, MA | X | ||
| St. Paul, MN (click here to see data) |
X | ||
| Columbia, MO
(click here to see data) |
X | X | |
| Columbia, MO - Traffic | X | ||
| Mead, NE
(click here to see data) |
X | ||
| Mead, NE - Traffic
(click here to see data) |
X | X | X |
| Ithaca, NY - Non-traffic | X | X | X |
| Stillwater, OK | X | X | |
| University Park, PA
(click here to see data) |
X | ||
| Quebec City, QE | X | ||
| Kingston, RI
(click here to see data) |
X | X | |
| Brookings, SD | X | X | |
| Logan, UT | X | X | |
| Blacksburg, VA | X | ||
| Pullman, WA | X | X | |
| Madison, WI | X |
Disease Resistance and Other Strengths
NEXUS XD has shown good resistance to many
diseases including pink snow mold, red thread, dollar spot, brown patch, and crown
rust. NEXUS XD has also shown good
resistance to cold temperatures, winter damage, poa annua, as well as tolerance to the herbicide Velocity®
(bispyribac-sodium.).
NEXUS XD is best planted on fertile, neutral pH soils during the cooler seasons of the year, such as spring and fall. If needing to plant during other times, plan on additional overseeding. For a thick, lush turf, the following seeding rates are recommended:
| New Planting | Overseeding | |
|---|---|---|
| Home Lawns | 5-8 | 7-10 |
| Althletic Fields | 9-15 | 12-18 |
| Greens | - | 25-35 |
| Tees | 9-15 | 12-18 |
| Fairways | 225-350* | 300-425* |
| * rates in lbs./acre |
Complete results available at www.ntep.org
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