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Challenger Turf Seed Gains A-LIST Certification.

 

28 August, 2024

 

It’s a first for the Southern Hemisphere

MATCHplay Challenger Turf Seed has proven itself to be a reliable selection for spring and Autumn overseeding throughout ANZ. Now, Challenger’s premier turf ryegrass seed blend, MP STADIUM, has earned the distinction as the first accredited ‘A-List’ blend in the southern hemisphere.

MP STADIUM GAINS A-LIST CERTIFIED

MP STADIUM, has earned the distinction as being the first accredited ‘A-List’ blend in the southern hemisphere.

About the A-LIST Alliance for Low Input Sustainable Turf 

Headquartered in the heart of Oregon’s Willamette Valley seed production region, A-LIST is a not-for-profit association comprised of universities and industry companies serving to test, identify, and promote grass varieties that combine high turf quality and low-input performance. Products that meet the acceptance criteria are allowed to utilise the A-LIST symbol and the A-LIST approved tag on packaging. Transparent testing protocols verify turfgrass varieties that require less water, fertiliser and chemicals.
 
The A-List Alliance, formed by five U.S. seed breeding companies, reward cultivars from NTEP trials that demonstrate exceptional resilience. They enlisted university evaluators that include Purdue University, North Carolina State, & Michigan State. These institutions are recognised for their accurate and independent testing, and have been instrumental in refining the A-List protocols.

What is MP STADIUM

MP STADIUM is MATCHplay Challenger’s premium, high-performing perennial ryegrass. Blended specifically for elite sporting surfaces, it germinates quickly, boasts exceptional wear tolerance, competes aggressively with weeds (including winter-grass), and consistently delivers a dark green, dense sward that provides for an excellent cut quality.

Through Village Green Seed, Living Turf are cultivating many of these low-input grasses specifically for the ANZ market, ensuring Challenger Turf Seeds deliver outstanding performance under stress, while meeting the demands of sustainable turf management.

Living Turf’s commitment to Regenerative Turf Management aligns perfectly with the goals of the A-List program. So, you can ensure that Challenger Turf Seeds are not only high performing, but also environmentally responsible.