20kg Land Reclamation Seed Mix with Ryegrass

Overview

This is a land reclamation seed mixture with ryegrass, combining a very wide variety of species to give an adaptable, low-maintenance sward for infertile, drought-prone ground with acid to alkaline conditions. A tetraploid perennial ryegrass cultivar establishes quickly and acts as a nurse crop, while many of the other species are slow-growing, so the mix suits sites where mowing is carried out only occasionally.

Applications

Land reclamation
Landfill sites
Quarry sites
Areas where mowing is infrequent

Key Features

Suitable for landfill and quarry sites
Fast establishment, helped by a tetraploid perennial ryegrass nurse crop
Low maintenance, with many slow-growing species for infrequently mown areas
Excellent tolerance of environmental stresses
Crested Dogstail speeds up establishment and helps a balanced sward structure develop
Every cultivar in the mixture is independently tested and performance-rated

How to use

From bare soil to a fine lawn

Sowing

Get the surface ready before sowing, making sure that:
- stones and weeds have been cleared;
- drainage is adequate;
- the surface is firm and level;
- the surface is moist.
Spread the seed evenly at the correct sowing rate, to a depth of roughly 10 mm.
Keep the surface moist for a minimum of 2 - 3 weeks.
Take the first cut once the grass reaches 5 - 6 cm in height and has begun tillering.

Overseeding

Prepare the existing turf by taking out excess thatch and reducing irrigation and fertiliser.
Apply at the correct overseeding rate.
For the best results, use a disc seeder or a studded seed roller.

Specifications

Mowing height: Down to 75 mm

*Cultivars may vary.

Mix: Land Reclamation with Ryegrass
Weight: 20kg

Mixture composition

7 cultivars, one fine sward

%	Species	Cultivar	Rating
30%	tetraploid Perennial Ryegrass	Double	4.9
25%	Slender Creeping Red Fescue	Smirna	5.2
20%	Hard Fescue	Dumas	5.7
10%	Crested Dogstail
10%	Browntop Bent	Highland	4.4
2.5%	Small Leaved White Clover
2.5%	Birdsfoot trefoil

Notes

Packaging may vary.

If a variety is in short supply, it may occasionally be replaced with a suitable alternative. Any change to the mixture is clearly marked on the bag label.

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