DLF BV

The best grass for sports, recreation and livestock breeding

DLF is the world market leader in grass seeds for sports, recreation and livestock.
With a market share of 50% in Europe and 30% worldwide, chances are that the grass you enjoy in your yard was sown with our grass seed. If you love sports then you've probably seen your favorite players score on a soccer field made of our grass. In addition, the cattle that provide you with meat and milk have grazed in a pasture with our grass.

Science produces better seeds
High demands are made of grass: it must be easy to maintain and robust, have high treading tolerance and recover quickly. Every year, our customers expect varieties that are of better quality than the year before. That's why we put a lot of money and time into our research facilities. About 11% of our 2,200 employees are involved in research. We conduct breeding programs around the world to produce varieties that thrive in challenging climates, on difficult soils, and for the world's most demanding and critical audiences. This is why our varieties are often chosen for major events such as the European and World Cups.

4turf®: an extra strong sod with tetraploid English ryegrass
4turf® is a series of tetraploid ryegrass varieties specifically designed for faster establishment, stronger and deeper rooting and higher stress tolerance than diploid ryegrass. 4turf® is more resistant to challenging conditions such as drought, cold, disease and treading.

4salt®: grass varieties more resistant to salt
4salt®-grass mixtures have better salt tolerance than standard grass seed mixtures. This means that the grasses in these mixtures are much more resistant to soil salinization. When a sports field is sprinkled with brackish water, you are still guaranteed a beautiful, green turf. Roadsides (think of road salt) and coastal golf courses also benefit from the increased salt tolerance of the 4salt®-mixtures.

Microclover®: small-leaved clover for a sustainable, green public space or lawn
A dark green and dense turf even in periods of drought, which simultaneously saves nitrogen and plant protection products. This is possible with Microclover®, a small-leaf clover variety developed by DLF specifically for environmentally conscious sports field and green space managers.

ProNitro: gives every grass seed a fast start
ProNitro® is a nitrogen-coated and hydroactive water management technology, which enhances nutrient and water uptake by the seedling. This eliminates the need for traditional fertilization during sowing. ProNitro® guarantees faster establishment in all situations, resulting in 34% more plants and 30% more root mass. This contributes to a healthier turf and fewer weeds.