Dark, refined turf
Its finer leaf texture and naturally dark colour create a more considered lawn.
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Dark colour, finer texture and lower maintenance demand.
Species: Festuca arundinacea · New-lawn rate: 60 g/m².
Merida is designed for turf that looks dense and deep green without demanding constant mowing and irrigation. Its finer texture, strong drought tolerance and excellent wear performance make it a particularly capable choice for Mediterranean gardens, shared landscapes and surfaces that are genuinely used.
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.
Its finer leaf texture and naturally dark colour create a more considered lawn.
Official data reports 30% lower water use and 40% less upright growth than a standard tall fescue.
It handles traffic very well and adapts to both sunny and lightly shaded positions.
Calculate the rate across a clean area using 60 g/m². The 1 kg pack covers about 16–17 m² for a new sowing.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| MeridaTHIS ONE | 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 |
| Kikuyu | 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 60 g/m², theoretical coverage is about 16–17 m². Actual use varies with preparation, edges and handling losses.
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 60 g/m², the 1 kg pack covers about 16–17 m². Allow a small margin for edges, handling losses and local interseeding.
Spring or autumn. Wait for cool, actively growing soil 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.
Yes. Both Merida and Bizem have high light-shade tolerance, although dense turf still needs adequate light, correct irrigation and air movement.
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