Closes gaps quickly
Vigorous growth through stolons and rhizomes supports rapid cover.
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Vigorous spread, rapid recovery and good performance through mild coastal winters.
Species: Cenchrus clandestinus (syn. Pennisetum clandestinum) · New-lawn rate: Whittet: 10 g/m² · for AZ-1 follow the pack label.
Available cultivar: AZ-1 or Whittet, depending on availability. Check the pack label before sowing.
Kikuyu is intended for spaces that need vigorous turf: it spreads by stolons and rhizomes, withstands wear and repairs damaged areas quickly. It performs best in warmth and sun, while mild coastal climates often allow it to retain winter colour longer than other warm-season grasses.
A clean seedbed, correct rate, even distribution and steady surface moisture are the four factors that determine whether turf starts densely and without gaps.
Do not skip: split the seed across two perpendicular directions and irrigate with a fine spray so it stays in place.
Vigorous growth through stolons and rhizomes supports rapid cover.
It offers high traffic tolerance and strong heat and drought performance once established.
In mild coastal climates it often retains better winter colour than Bermuda grass.
Calculate the rate across a clean area using Whittet: 10 g/m² · for AZ-1 follow the pack label. The 1 kg pack covers Whittet: about 100 m² · for AZ-1 check the label for a new sowing.
Important for Kikuyu: The available pack may be AZ-1 or Whittet. Because rate and sowing depth differ, follow the label on the pack you receive first.
Until emergence is even, keep the surface consistently moist rather than waterlogged. Frequency changes with sun, wind and soil type, so check actual moisture instead of following a fixed schedule blindly.
There is no single seed for every space; sun, temperature and intensity of use determine the right choice.
| Option | Type | Best suited to | Wear tolerance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Merida | Cool-season tall fescue | Dark colour · drought · sun/light shade | Very high |
| Bizem | Cool-season tall fescue | Density · lower mowing · demanding use | Very high |
| Bermuda | Warm-season grass | Full sun · heat · salinity | High |
| KikuyuTHIS ONE | Warm-season grass | Rapid recovery · mild coastal climates | High |
| Dichondra | Broadleaf groundcover | Shade · soft texture · minimal mowing | Low |
Contains 1 kg of seed. At the recommended new-lawn rate of Whittet: 10 g/m² · for AZ-1 follow the pack label, theoretical coverage is Whittet: about 100 m² · for AZ-1 check the label. Actual use varies with preparation, edges and handling losses. The available pack may be AZ-1 or Whittet. Because rate and sowing depth differ, follow the label on the pack you receive first.
The right choice begins with sun exposure, foot traffic, soil temperature and the appearance you want to maintain through the year. Compare these options before deciding.
Concise, practical answers before you begin sowing.
At the new-lawn rate of Whittet: 10 g/m² · for AZ-1 follow the pack label, the 1 kg pack covers Whittet: about 100 m² · for AZ-1 check the label. Allow a small margin for edges, handling losses and local interseeding.
Late spring through summer. Wait for consistently warm days · soil above 18°c and avoid extreme heat, frost or heavy rain immediately after sowing.
Keep the upper soil layer consistently moist with short, gentle irrigation. Once the seedlings have rooted, increase the amount gradually and space irrigation further apart.
The available cultivar may be AZ-1 or Whittet. Whittet is more vigorous and coarser, while AZ-1 is lower growing and less aggressive. Check the pack label before calculating final rate and depth.
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