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Mountain View Seeds develops high-performance turfgrass cultivars by working with respected breeding programs and university research partners across the country. Cultivars are evaluated to determine how well they handle stress, including traffic, disease pressure, climate variation, and recovery. This helps identify genetics that deliver reliable results for sports turf professionals. The Platinum lineup reflects this work and features varieties that have shown consistent performance in research trials and real-world use.
Optimum Tall Fescue
Optimum features tall fescue genetics selected for dependable performance, rich color, and wear tolerance. Turf managers value its ability to perform under high traffic and remain aesthetically pleasing throughout the season. Optimum fills in confidently, stands firm under traffic, and provides a sturdy, dependable playing surface in high-use environments.
Real-world performance:
“We have been very pleased with Optimum’s performance across all factors, from speed and consistency of germination to overall durability. We regularly run 1,000 lb. horses over the area and it has held up very well. It is highly durable. This year at the Derby, everyone commented on how lush, dark green, and beautiful the turf looked. It made a strong visual impact.”
— Jamie Richardson, Churchill Downs, Louisville, KY
365ss Kentucky Bluegrass
365ss is built precisely for the demands of sports turf. Aggressive re-growth habit supports strong recovery, helping fields bounce back between events while maintaining steady playability. With its ability to knit together and create a cohesive surface, 365ss brings reliability to programs that demand stability, durability, and a polished look in the spotlight.
Real-world performance:
“We chose 365ss because of its fast germination and wear tolerance. We have been impressed with how well it has performed for our team and how great it looks.”
— Josh Tvrdik, Director of Turf and Grounds, Iowa State Athletics
ICONIC Perennial Ryegrass Powered by LS Technology
ICONIC delivers rapid emergence, backed by Lateral Spread (LS) technology that helps it branch, fill, and create a tight playing surface. Its vibrant color and refined leaf texture showcase beautifully on high-visibility fields. ICONIC’s speedy recovery and disease-resistance make it a dependable choice for overseeding programs and in-season maintenance.
Real-world performance:
“We at Virginia Tech Athletics have been using ICONIC Ryegrass on our natural grass playing surfaces. It has been a game changer in our overseeding program. ICONIC Ryegrass has healthy and speedy germination, excellent aesthetics, and strong resistance to diseases.”
— Emerson Puliam, Associate Director Fields, Virginia Tech
Trusted Genetics, Proven Surfaces
The Platinum lineup brings together proven genetics chosen for durability, recovery, and season-long performance. As Platinum Brand blends, 365ss, Optimum, and ICONIC reflect this approach and give sports turf managers dependable options for creating steady, high-quality playing surfaces.
Mountain View Seeds’ products are trusted at premier venues across MLB, MiLB, NFL, MLS, and NCAA fields. Learn more at mtviewseeds.com and ask for MVS products by name.