Groundsmen bowled over by latest turfgrass trials in France

publication date: May 20, 2008

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author/source: Rigby Taylor

County cricket groundsmen from England and Wales recently visited Les Alleuds, where seed breeder Top Green develops and tests cultivars.

At the Les Alleuds trial grounds the group were able to see first-hand the next generation of cultivars aimed at improving disease resistance, stress resistance and which can cope with heavy wear.

Marketing Manager for Top Green Stephen Alderton says: “Some ryegrass cultivars have revolutionized cricket outfields. Greenflash is a prime example as it has exceptional wear resistance but its slow re-growth characteristics means it produces significantly less clippings.