Kikuyu-Pennisetum Gladestinum
Seed quantity: 15 g/sq.m.

The best seasons for new lawn sowing are spring, summer, and autumn, with ideal months from March to May and from mid-August to early October.

• Establishes easily and spreads rapidly.
• Warm-loving species with excellent resilience to salinity and excessive trampling.
• Suitable for island and coastal areas, ideal for private gardens and hotels.
• Requires low mowing in winter (below 10 degrees Celsius).
• Shows dormancy below 4 degrees, resulting in yellowing or drying.
• With the rise in temperature in spring, it regains its green color.

Useful tips for installing turf:

• Turf requires soils with very good drainage and aeration.
• Removal of weeds before sowing.
• Use of herbicide to eliminate weeds.
• Add balanced fertilizer with micronutrients and sand if the soil is heavy.
• Install an irrigation system and level the soil with a rake.
• Sow the turf by stirring the seed and lightly covering it with a rake.
• Water for 10 minutes every 12 hours for one week, keeping the soil moist.
• Reduce watering as the grass develops and apply fungicide preventively once a month.