SR4700 Perennial Ryegrass Seed

SR 4700 Perennial Ryegrass is a premium, high-performance turf seed engineered for elite sports, golf and amenity turf where durability, colour and sustainability matter. It is A-LIST Certified by the Alliance for Low Input Sustainable Turf, meaning it delivers exceptional turf quality while requiring fewer inputs such as water, nitrogen and fungicides, helping turf managers reduce environmental impact without sacrificing performance.

A-LIST is transforming turfgrass management by promoting high-performance, low-input turf solutions, enabling turf managers to maintain dense, healthy turf with lower water use, fewer chemical applications and improved long-term sustainability.

Key Features & Benefits of SR 4700

• A-LIST Certified – proven low-input, high-performance turf
• Very dark green colour with excellent winter colour retention
• Superior wear tolerance at all cutting heights
• Rapid divot repair via tillers and stolons
• Outstanding disease resistance
• Reduced irrigation requirements
• Tolerates poor-quality and saline water
• Excellent drought and winter tolerance

Why Choose SR 4700 Perennial Ryegrass?

SR 4700 is one of the top-performing perennial ryegrasses in independent NTEP trials, delivering outstanding turf quality across all tested locations. It combines exceptional wear tolerance, rapid recovery and elite colour with the ability to thrive under low-input management programs.

Its tillers and stolons allow fast divot recovery, making it ideal for high-traffic sportsfields and golf course playing surfaces. The variety also offers excellent tolerance to winter cold, drought and saline conditions, allowing it to perform on challenging sites and under restricted irrigation.

SR 4700 also provides outstanding resistance to key turf diseases, including:

• Gray Leaf Spot
• Red Thread
• Crown Rust
• Pink Snow Mould

This further reduces the need for chemical inputs, lowering costs and environmental impact.

Ideal for Overseeding & Mixed Turf Systems

SR 4700 is an excellent winter overseeding option for dormant couchgrass, delivering superior winter colour and turf quality. It also blends seamlessly with other perennial ryegrasses, Kentucky bluegrass and fescues, making it highly versatile for renovation and mixed-species programs.

Where to use SR 4700 Perennial Ryegrass

SR 4700 is suitable for a wide range of professional and residential turf environments, including:

• Golf course fairways, tees and roughs
• Sportsfields
• Schools
• Parks and public open space

Its ability to thrive under low-maintenance and low-input conditions makes it especially valuable for sites with limited irrigation, poor water quality or sustainability targets.

What A-LIST Certification Means

SR 4700 has passed independent, multi-location testing and meets the Alliance for Low Input Sustainable Turf’s strict sustainability and performance criteria:

• Minimal input requirements
• Performs with low nitrogen
• No fungicides required (except Pythium at seeding)
• Reduced irrigation under drought and heat stress
• High disease resistance across a broad range of turf diseases
• High Turf Quality (TQ) – excellent density, durability and appearance
• Proven performance across two years at two locations

This ensures SR 4700 delivers reliable, professional-grade turf with a reduced environmental footprint.

Sustainable Turf Without Compromise

With its A-LIST certification, elite turf quality, disease resistance and environmental efficiency, SR 4700 Perennial Ryegrass sets the standard for sustainable, high-performance turf. It gives turf managers the confidence to deliver dense, durable and visually stunning turf while using less water, fertiliser and chemicals.