Whittet Kikuyu is a medium-textured, light green, warmseason grass that spreads by vigorousrhizomes and stolons. Kikuyu grass forms a tough, dense, springy turf under close mowing. Adapted to moist, mediumtextured soils of high fertility. It is well adapted to high elevations, however, in the warm damp tropical lowland it becomes severely diseased and does not persist. While active growth occurs between16 and 32 degrees Celsius it retains more colour and maintains more growth below 16 degrees Celsius than most other warmseason turf grasses Seeding rate: 0.5–1.5kg/100m2 M.
Key Features
- Drought tolerant warm season grass.
- Vigorous grower.
- Produces quick cover.
- Holds colour well in most situations.
- Low Maintenance.
- Drought Tolerant.
- High Wear Tolerance.
- Moderate Shade Tolerance.
- Spreads by stolons which creep both above and below the soil surface.
Directions For Use
New Turf
500-grams – 1kg per 100 Square Meters (5-10 grams per square meter)
Overseeding
500-grams per 100 square meters (5 grams per square meter).
Planting Tips:
- Plant into soft top soil or sandy loam.
- Broadcast the seed at, or very near, the soil surface and incorporate lightly with raking.
- Best coverage and reduced seed wastage is achieved by using a seed spreader for the size of the area.
- Soil must remain damp throughout the germination period and must be maintained for at least 1-2 weeks after sowing, through irrigation or natural rainfall.
- Apply fertiliser several times per year to improve the overall look and performance of the lawn.
