AgriDark Couch Grass

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AgriDark is relatively new to the Australian market. A fine-leaf couch variety, it is quickly becoming known within the industry as a high-performance sports turf. Due to its unique characteristics, such as texture, rich colour, rapid establishment capabilities and extremely strong self-repair qualities, AgriDark is among the premium commercial couch varieties. AgriDark is becoming increasingly popular in residential areas as well, making it a great choice over many different applications.

AgriDark establishes quickly, with minimal watering requirements, making it perfect for sports fields as it is not slippery as other varieties and has less loss of traction in wet conditions. AgriDark establishes quickly, with minimal watering requirements, making it perfect for sports fields as it is not slippery as other varieties. AgriDark has a dense leaf matrix and compact rhizomes, making it feel 'spongy' underfoot. Its density is also the reason that weed control requirements are minimal. Its resistance to weeds and disease is excellent, however, if some infestation should occur. AgriDark responds well to pesticides and problems are easily managed and eradicated.

AgriDark performs best if dethatched once a year to allow the thatch to regenerate.

“AgriDark couch grass is the preferred couch for us at the ANZ Stadium; in my opinion it has outperformed all the other couches we have used. We trialled AgriDark at the stadium for several years before installing it as our preferred couch on both our playing surface and at our turf nurseries, ft has ticked all the boxes for us in terms of its ability to i) provide a high-quality playing surface in a multi-use venue and for a variety of sports, and ii> its ability to recover from high use as well as other events such as concerts.

AgriDark is a turf grass / would highly recommend for any natural grass sports surface. "

- Graeme Logan, Stadium Curator - ANZ Stadium

Product Information


Characteristics:	• Fabulous year-round dark green colour • Soft & fine width leaves • A very dense spongy feel underfoot • Even & fast vertical growth • Low seed head production making it highly suitable for cylinder mowing • Compact rhizomes beneath the surface keeps the field surface tight & secure • Low leaf water content, meaning less loss of traction in the wet (ideal for sports field surfaces) • Superior colour retention through cooler months • Good drought tolerance
Maintenance:	• Does require more regular mowing due to its rapid growth rate • Performs best if kept at 20 - 35mm height • Excellent disease, pest and weed resistance • Due to the high drought tolerance, AgriDark requires little watering Durability: • Excellent wear resistance; however, if worn out, will recover quickly • Reasonably low water requirement compared to other high-performance sports grasses • Good drought tolerance; however, if left to turn brown in the winter, it will recover after a decent watering or rain event.
Texture:	Fine, soft leaf
Use:	Sporting grounds, parks, residential
Method of propagation:	Vegetative rolls and sprigging
Heat:	Excellent heat tolerance
Cold:	Good colour retention
Drought:	Highly drought resistant
Salinity:	Good salt tolerance
Wear:	Excellent wear resistance, but it does become worn, and recovers quickly.