20kg Grass Seed for Cricket Wickets and Outfields
With a high proportion of Perennial Ryegrass, this cricket seed mixture germinates quickly and produces a hard-wearing sward. Its fescue and bent cultivars complement the ryegrass, giving a fine, dense sward that cuts cleanly and recovers well after damage.
- Cricket wickets
- Cricket outfields
Notes
Seed Treatment
The seed is treated with an improved seed technology developed to help amenity grass establish in every situation. Combined with high-quality seed, it gives turf the best possible start whenever sports and amenity areas are reseeded.
Key Features
- Fast germination
- Fine, dense sward
- Clean cutting quality
- Good recovery from damage
- Good disease resistance
- Compact growth habit
From bare soil to a playing surface
Sowing
- Get the ground ready before sowing: clear away stones and weeds, check that drainage is adequate, and make sure the surface is level, firm and moist.
- Spread the seed evenly at the recommended sowing rate, to a depth of around 10 mm.
- Keep the surface moist for a minimum of 2 - 3 weeks.
- Take the first cut once the grass has reached 5 - 6 cm in height and tillering has begun.
Overseeding
- Prepare the existing turf by clearing excess thatch and cutting back on irrigation and fertiliser.
- Apply at the recommended overseeding rate.
- A disc seeder or a studded seed roller will give the best results.
Specifications
Mowing height: Down to 5 mm
- Pack weight: 20kg
4 cultivars, one playing surface
| % | Species | Cultivar | Independent performance rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 40% | Perennial Ryegrass | Malibu | 7.0 |
| 25% | Perennial Ryegrass | Alison | 7.6 |
| 30% | Chewings Fescue | Caldris | 7.2 |
| 5% | Browntop Bent | Highland | 4.4 |
Every cultivar in this mixture has been independently tested and performance-rated by a specialist sports turf research body.
Cultivars depend on availability and may differ from those listed.
If a variety is in short supply it may be replaced with a suitable alternative; any change to the mixture will be clearly shown on the bag label.
