Grass News

Update from Jaime Cotton, Forage Grass Breeder

Following the relatively wet winter of 2024, there was a precipitous drop in rainfall in the key grass-growing months between March and June. This combined with the higher than average mean daily temperature resulted in a significant reduction to both herbage yield and seed yield, and almost no observable disease.

The Secret is in the Mixture

There are many different lawn blends in the market and usually the composition of a mixture is functional. Different species occur as a main component in a mixture depending on the requirements of the lawn.

DSV UK to Launch Two New Cultivars at GroundsFest 2025

Visitors to stand 29 at GroundsFest 2025 can expect an exciting showcase from DSV UK, as the company prepares to launch two brand-new perennial ryegrass cultivars: Flanell and Eurogala.

TurfCare Appointed as New UK Distributor for DSV

Leading seed specialist DSV has appointed TurfCare as a new distributor in the UK, marking a significant step in DSV’s continued expansion across the amenity and sports turf sectors.

AFH Groundcare Becomes a Distributor for DSV Seeds

AFH Groundcare has been announced as an official distributor for DSV Seeds, offering the range and DSV’s amenity mixtures to customers across Gloucestershire.

DSV UK Takes Top Spots in BSPB Turfgrass Seed Rankings

DSV UK has made a major breakthrough in the turfgrass sector, with three of its perennial ryegrass varieties now ranking among the top ten in the British Society of Plant Breeders (BSPB) Turfgrass Seed Booklet.

DSV’s PRO Pitch Delivers for Warrington Wolves

Niall Hazlehurst, Head of Grounds at Warrington Wolves Rugby Club, has seen a remarkable improvement in the playing surface at The Halliwell Jones Stadium since introducing DSV’s EuroGrass PRO Pitch seed mixture.

DSV UK to Showcase Innovative Turf Solutions at BTME 2025

DSV UK is celebrating a successful 2024, marked by significant growth and increased market share, and will kick-start 2025 by exhibiting at BTME on Stand 213.

DSV UK Hosts Insightful Netherlands Trip

DSV UK recently organised a trip for distributors and end users to the company's Netherlands division, offering attendees an in-depth look into the world of grass breeding.

DSV's PRO Bent Delivers Exceptional Results at Millbrook Golf Club

Millbrook Golf Club’s greens are thriving thanks to the use of DSV’s PRO Bent grass seed, which has aligned perfectly with the greenkeeping team’s ethos of continuous improvement.

Exclusive Discounts on Market-Leading EuroGrass Mixtures

DSV has announced exclusive discounts on four of their market-leading EuroGrass grass seed mixtures

DSV to Unveil EUROBEAT at GroundsFest 2024

DSV is set to make a significant impact at this year's GroundsFest, introducing their latest innovation in grass seed, EUROBEAT, on stand 29

Kibworth Golf Club Thrives with DSV EuroGrass Solutions

Martin Anderson became Course Manager at Kibworth Golf Club in 2019, aiming to improve the course in Leicestershire.

DSV's Trial Triumph at Monmouthshire

Mark Simmons, Course Manager at Monmouthshire Golf Club in Abergavenny, embarked on a journey of trial and evaluation to find the perfect grass seed for the club's greens.

From Trial to Triumph: Kilworth Springs' Success with EuroGrass Pro Rapid Repair

Nestled in the picturesque Avon Valley of South Leicestershire lies Kilworth Springs Golf Club, a renowned destination for golf enthusiasts seeking both challenge and beauty.

DSV Eurograss: Revolutionising the UK Turf Market with Superior Seed

In the world of turf grass breeding, one name stands out as a beacon of innovation and excellence – Deutsche Saatveredelung AG, otherwise known as DSV.

Hamish Crichton joins DSV UK

May 2023 saw the appointment of Hamish Crichton as Key Account Manager – Grasses to the growing team at DSV UK.

Grass Breeding Team Update Summer 2023

As we have surely all experienced this year the catchy weather in July and August put the brakes on the harvest of our small grass seed multiplications (polycrosses) which form the basis of potential new varieties.

DSV Exhibit at BTME for the first time

DSV UK exhibited its new amenity seed range at the BTME show (Harrogate) for the first time in January 2023.