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Mountain View Seeds (MVS) is the industry leader in developing premium grass seed products for the sports turf industry. MVS works with the most recognized turf universities to select germplasm that exhibit wear tolerance, disease resistance, fast establishment and a host of other end-use specific traits.
Those selections are narrowed down through additional research with our partners at PARC (Missouri) and PEAK (Oregon), looking at the production needs of Oregon farmers, as well as disease performance. The result is top-rated NTEP varieties and high-performance blends.
365ss® Kentucky Bluegrass Blend offers the best of what sports turf professionals demand. 365ss is extremely fast to germinate and establish, crowding out weeds and creating a dense sward for superior sod strength. 365ss holds up to extreme wear and traffic and recovers quickly between games. 365ss combines the unique properties of three top-rated bluegrass varieties. Bolt, Legend and Blue Note consistently rank high in NTEP trials and when combined create a better overall product with superior performance.
Optimum™ combines top-rated Tall Fescue varieties to create a premium blend. Optimum performs exceptionally well across multiple US climatic zones. NTEP top group rated for Gray Leaf Spot and Brown Patch Resistance, Shade Tolerance, Traffic Stress, Drought Tolerance, and Density. Optimum is specifically formulated with Titanium G-LS, Raptor LS, Avenger III and Dynamite G-LS; each variety brings several strengths for a well-rounded, bullet-proof blend.
LS™ Lateral Spread Perennial Ryegrass is a blend of elite varieties bred specifically to excel under the intense wear found on sports fields. Although greatly improved over the last four decades, most turfgrass species exhibit growth patterns that are more vertical than lateral. Individual selections, however, vary greatly in their ability to generate shoots or tillers. On occasion, these selections have also been observed to create rhizomes/tillers, which similar to bluegrass, form distinct new plants adjacent to the mother plant, increasing stand density and hastening recuperation. This unique trait gives LS not only the ability to withstand wear, but to also self-repair those heavy traffic areas. But that’s just the beginning—LS Perennial Ryegrass looks better than the lighter green European varieties. Its dark green color, fine leaf texture and density make it an ideal choice for all your permanent turfgrass needs.
Mountain View Seeds’ unparalleled blends are used on some of the most recognized venues around the world including the MLB, MiLB, NFL, MLS and NCAA. For more information visit mtviewseeds.com and ask for MVS products by name.
