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Manhattan 5 Perennial Ryegrass
The newest version of the Manhattan line of perennial ryegrasses originating from a single plant found in Central Park NYC in the early 1960's. Manhattan 5 has been upgraded to include Grey Leaf Spot Restistance.
More Info
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2007 Progress Report, 2004 National Perennial Ryegrass Test
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Rating |
Top Score |
Manhattan 5 |
Low Score |
LSD* |
| Home Lawns* (Schedule C) |
Very Good |
5.2 |
5.0 |
2.7 |
0.3 |
| Fairways** (Schedule A) |
Fair |
6.6 |
5.5 |
2.4 |
0.4 |
| Northeast |
Fair |
6.2 |
5.5 |
2.3 |
0.3 |
| Transition Zone |
Very Good |
5.8 |
5.6 |
1.9 |
0.4 |
| North Central |
Fair |
6.4 |
5.5 |
2.6 |
0.4 |
| Mountain West |
Fair |
6.3 |
5.2 |
3.2 |
0.8 |
| Color |
Light Green |
7.8 |
6.2 |
3.0 |
0.3 |
| Leaf Texture |
Fine |
6.6 |
6.0 |
3.6 |
0.5 |
| Spring Green-up |
Good |
5.4 |
4.8 |
4.0 |
0.4 |
| Stem Rust |
Very Good |
8.0 |
7.3 |
4.3 |
1.3 |
| Dollar Spot |
Very Good |
7.4 |
6.4 |
4.1 |
1.0 |
* LSD = Least Significant Difference
8/26/2008
* Schedule C= 1 1/2 - 2 1/2 inches mowing height
1/3-1/2 lbs actual N/growing month
no irrigation/no fungicide or insecticide
Schedule A= 1/2 - 3/4 inch mowing height
1/2 -3/4 lbs. actual N/growing month
Irrigation to prevent stress
Pesticides to prevent stand loss
