J Premier Tee

For fast etablishing durable and sustainable shade tolerant tees and pathways

J Premier Tee is a high-performance grass seed mixture designed for heavily worn golf tees, shaded tee complexes and high-traffic pathways. By combining advanced 4turf® tetraploid perennial ryegrasses with fine-textured perennial rye and strong creeping red fescue, this mixture delivers rapid establishment, exceptional wear tolerance and superior shoot density—even under close mowing down to 8mm. With excellent disease resistance and improved shade performance thanks to the inclusion of Rough Stalked Meadow Grass, J Premier Tee is the ideal choice for clubs looking to maintain durable, visually appealing and sustainable tees with reduced water and nutrient inputs. The mixture establishes quickly and holds together under pressure, providing strong turf cover throughout the season.

Rapid Establishment
Outstanding Wear Tolerance
Shade Tolerant for Tree-Lined Tee Areas & Pathways
Reduced Input Requirements
Strong Sward Integrity & Visual Quality

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Cultivars	%	STRI Rating	Species
Fabian	20%	5.9	Tetraploid Perennial Ryegrass
Tetragame	20%	5.4	Tetraploid Perennial Ryegrass
Chardin	20%	7.0	Perennial Ryegrass
Laverda	35%	6.1	Strong Creeping Red Fescue
Sabrena	5%	-	Rough Stalked Meadow Grass

Sowing rate - 35-50g/m2

Oversowing - 15-25g/m2

Mowing height - Down to 8mm

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