NIGELLA

Fine-tuned fine fescue!

At the top of the STRI turf grass seed list for several years

For both Lawn trials and Close mown trials, NIGELLA has ranked at the top for several years, confirming outstanding performance under very different maintenance conditions. The shoot density is very high.

Excellent tolerance to diseases

In the scandinavian SCANGREEN trials NIGELLA is also performing very well showing very high shoot density.
SCANGREEN trials also reveals the very high tolerance to several important diseases:

- Pink snow mold
- Microdochium patch
- Red thread.

Very winter hardy

In the SCANGREEN trials, NIGELLA is number 1 for winter hardiness in the southern trial network.

Top ranked in STRI Lawn & Close mown trials
Very high shoot density
Tolerance to important diseases
Very good winter hardiness

Ratings

Scale 1-9, where 9 = best or most pronounced

Close mowing

Colour

Density

Red thread tolerance

Salt tolerance

BSPB Turfgrass Seed List

DLF is proud to have some of the highest STRI rated cultivars, meaning you can feel confident that your turf grass seed has the best chance at creating the elite facilities you are looking for. BSPB is a trade association providing accurately analysed and independently supervised trials for turf seed companies.

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Latest news

29/06/2026

Drought-tolerant Johnsons mixtures stand up to the coastal challenges at North Wales Golf Club

Located on the exposed Llandudno coastline, North Wales Golf Club has been shaped by the elements since its establishment in 1984. The traditional links course faces relentless wind, sand splash, naturally free-draining conditions and increasing pressure from dry summers – making drought tolerance a critical consideration when it comes to the clubs choice of grass seed. Demonstrating outstanding resilience and tolerance of both high traffic and the climatic conditions site-wide are mixtures from Johnsons Sports Seed.

27/05/2026

Abersoch Golf Club weathers coastal challenges with Johnsons J Sustain Fairway

Perched on the Welsh coastline, Abersoch Golf Club has always lived at the mercy of the elements. Managing those ever-changing conditions for the last 37 years is Head Greenkeeper Arthur Evans who, in recent years, has found a combination of the right grass seed mixture and expert advice has transformed the condition and resilience of the 18-hole course - that combination being Johnsons J Sustain Fairway from DLF.

15/04/2026

Johnsons Sports Seed delivers performance under pressure at Bristol University

As a busy multi-sport facility, resilience of surfaces at Bristol University isn’t a luxury – it’s a necessity. Helping Grounds Manager Matt Carroll deliver consistent, high-quality pitches for winter and summer sports are mixtures from the Johnsons Sports Seed range, producing performance he and his team of four can rely on season after season.