Ryder Turf Pigment: More Than
Just Colour
When turf colour fades, it’s not always a nutrition issue, especially in New Zealand’s UV conditions. Often, it’s light stress.
Ryder Turf Pigment is designed to address both appearance and performance, delivering a natural green colour while helping turf cope with environmental pressure.
Before and After Ryder application (photo courtesy of Syngenta)
Instant, Natural Colour
Ryder provides an immediate lift in turf presentation, creating a consistent, healthy green without an artificial look. It mimics natural chlorophyll, making it ideal for high-profile surfaces where presentation matters.
Built for NZ Conditions
With intense sunlight and variable climates, NZ turf can come under significant stress. Ryder uses a chlorophyll-like pigment that helps manage light by:
√ Absorbing excess radiation
√ Reflecting harmful UV
√ Allowing usable light for plant function
This helps reduce stress and maintain turf quality during peak conditions.
More than just Appearance
Ryder isn’t a paint, it works with the plant. By improving how turf handles light, it supports:
√ Better colour uniformity
√ Reduced stress in summer
√ Stronger overall performance
It’s particularly useful during stress periods or recovery phases when turf needs support.
Varied Ryder applications (photo courtesy of Syngenta)
Flexible and Easy to Use
Suitable for a wide range of turf types across NZ, Ryder fits easily into existing spray programs. It tank-mixes well with fertilisers and other inputs, while also acting as a visual spray indicator for even coverage.
Ryder Turf Pigment delivers the best of both worlds—premium colour and functional plant support. For NZ turf managers, it’s a simple, effective way to maintain presentation while helping turf perform under pressure.
Living Turf® is a subsidiary of Greenshed Pty Ltd, an Australian business that also boasts leading brands including; Precision Turf®, Greenspace 4D®, Turf Forensics®, MATCHplay®,Challenger® Turf Seeds, The Lawn Shed®, and LawnOnline®.