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A rich, dark green cool season turf grass with a medium. soft blade. It is tolerant to drought and heavy rainfall and highly resistant to wear and tear.
Features
Easy to Maintain.
Suitable for a Wide Range of Climates.
- Deep green colour
- Drought tolerant
- Germinates in 7 days*
- Added Zeolite to build soil health
- Perennial Ryegrass and Tall Fescue blend
- Suitable for sunny or shaded areas
*Germination times are dependent upon temperature and soil moisture levels. Germination may take longer than specified if the soil temperature is below 12°C and when the soil is not kept sufficiently moist.
Yates® Tall Fescue Lawn Seed will always have the same seed blend, giving your lawn a consistent colour and texture time and time again.
WHEN TO SOW
Best sown between September- November, or April - May.
Young grass will appear within 7 days under good growing conditions, provided sowing directions are followed.
Germination times are dependent upon temperature and soil moisture levels.
NEW LAWN COVERAGE RATE
40g per square metre
OVERSOWING RATE
20g per square metre.
OVERSOWING COVERAGE
50m2
6 EASY STEPS TO SOW YOUR LAWN
- Soil must be friable, evenly graded, well drained and level. Lightly rake area in one direction to create furrows.
- Before opening, shake pack thoroughly to mix seeds. Disperse seeds from the pack evenly using the built-in spreader on top of the box.
- Rake again lightly at right angles (90 degrees) to the original furrows. TIP: Apply Yates® Lawn Fertiliser for New Lawns on your freshly sown lawn for 12 weeks gentle feeding.
- It is important to cover seeds in a thin layer of soil to maximise germination and deter birds.
- Keep the top 1cm of soil moist at all times during germination using a fine mist spray. This may require watering several times a day especially in hot and windy conditions.
- TIP: Apply Yates® Lawn Seed Sealer Hose-on to lock in moisture and reduce erosion.
HANDY TIPS FOR BEST RESULTS
Mowing new lawns: when grass is 5-8cm high, cut for the first time. Trim lightly, gradually lowering the mower blades each time you mow, until you reach an ideal cutting height of 2.5cm.
Mowing established lawns: Mow regularly but try not to remove more than a third of the grass height at any one time.
Oversowing: can thicken and strengthen your existing lawn.
After 12 weeks, fertilise your new lawn with Yates® Quarterly Lawn Fertiliser for a healthy, green, lush lawn.
| Size |
1kg |
| Ingredients |
Lawn Seed Blend % w/w 57% Tall Fescue 43% Tetraploid Perennial Ryegrass Blend also contains Zeolite to improve soil health and increase water retention in the soil. |
PRECAUTIONS
Always read all instructions on pack before use. This product must be used as directed.
STORAGE & DISPOSAL
Store in the closed original container in a cool, dry place out of the reach of children.
SAFETY DIRECTIONS
Children & Pet Safety: Store out of reach of children and pets, as some may find the product attractive to eat. Seed may be treated with fungicide, do not eat or feed to animals.
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Why Choose a Kikuyu Lawn?
Kikuyu is a vigorous growing warm climate grass seed and will survive where other lawn seed types would struggle or need a lot of maintenance.
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