Turf Kikuyu
A popular choice for roadsides, nature strips, lawns, sporting fields and other public areas.
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Drought tolerant
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Can tolerate some soil salinity and salt spray
Kikuyu is a versatile and popular turf species for roadsides, nature strips, lawns, sporting fields and other public areas requiring soft-leaved, drought tolerant turf. Preferring full sun, Kikuyu is renowned for its strong rhizome growth during summer. It can tolerate some soil salinity and salt spray, making it an excellent choice along coastal parks and foreshore turf areas.
Key Features
- Warm-season turf grass – light green colour
- Excellent for erosion control
- Prefers full sun
- Excellent drought tolerance with some salt tolerance
- Preferred lawn mow height 25–50 mm
- Medium traffic tolerance
- Enhanced by AgriCOTE seed treatment
Specifications
| Name | Value |
|---|---|
| Sowing rates | Spring & Summer: 0.5–1.5kg/100m2 |
| Sowing depth | 1–5mm |
Turf Kikuyu