Hancock's Perennial Ryegrass is a signature variety directed towards adapting to climate change.  Because resources for maintaining professional turf continue to be limited, choosing the right variety is critical to maintaining healthy turf. Product Information Application or Use:  Lawn, Turf, Cover Crop, Erosion Control Germination Time: 5 - 7 days, under optimal conditions Growing Locations: Warm Season, Transition Zone, Cool Season Height: 1- 3 inches Sunlight Requirements: 4+ hours Advantages: Widely used for permanent and temporary lawns due to its fast germination and seedling growth. When to Plant: Recommended planting time is fall and winter when night time temperatures are consistently below 65 degrees.   Recent results from the National Turf Evaluation Program put Hancock's Perennial Ryegrass in the top ten for salt and wear tolerance, with strong resistance to most common turf diseases. Hancock forms a beautiful, dark green turf, with early spring greenup, fine leaves and excellent density. Hancock's Perennial Ryegrass is designed for areas where reclaimed water will be used for irrigation. Applied straight, or using Hancock in blends and mixes, is a beneficial enhancement for improving marginally salt tolerant turf. It is excellent for use on golf course tees and fairways, sports venues, parks and home lawns. DARK GREEN COLOR FINE LEAF TEXTURE GOOD TILLER DENSITY VERY SALT TOLERANT STRONG WEAR TOLERANCE     Growth Habit: Bunch Estab. Rate Days: Fast 7·10 Mowing Frequency: 2x week Traffic Tol. (Brinkman): Very Good Nitrogen Required: Average Shade Tolerance: Average Cold Tolerance: Average Drought Tolerance: Average Endophyte: Yes >85% Salinity Tolerance: Excellent Ryegrass is a cool season variety, plant once nighttime temperatures are consistently 65 degrees and below. *Product packaging may appear different than what is pictured.