Cultivate the area to a depth of 15cm and remove any debris that is unearthed. For heavy clay soils, optionally, mix in sharp sand.

Grows best between 15 and 25 oC but will tolerate up to 40 oC. Growth ceases when exposed to regular heavy frosts. Read our full guide How to sow a new lawn. Overseeding an existing lawn with STEADFAST: Ultra Shade Agreement is another winter activediploid grass. Germinatingdown to soil temperatures of3 degrees it consistently shows better germination results compared with other ryegrass cultivars at low temperatures. If you already have an existing lawn but want to give it a boost we highly recommend using our Budget Lawn Seed and Spring and Summer Lawn Fertiliser. This will help perk up any tired lawn within as little as ten days. Mowing Frequency: Kikuyu should be kept to around 5cm in height to reduce thatching of the grass. It is one of the fastest growing warm season grasses and will have increased mowing requirements through the active growth phase in the warmer months. During dormancy in the winter months the growth of Kikuyu will slow significantly and reduce the mowing requirements.

Optimal Planting Time:The best time for sowing Kikuyu is late Spring to late Summer. As long as the temperature is within the optimum temperatures of 18-29°C you can expect germination. Regularly fertilising your lawn will provide it with the nutrients it requires to stay lush and green all year-round. Independently Tested: 85% Min Germination, 98% purity. A seed testing certificate is available upon request. Grass seed requires warmth, moisture and light to germinate. Typically, autumn will provide more favourable conditions for sowing in terms of moisture, however, if there is a period of drought, manually watering the seeds will be beneficial – this can be done every other evening to allow the moisture to soak into the soil. After this process, there may be some bare patches amongst your lawn – this is the perfect time to overseed when the soil temperature is optimum and moisture is plentiful. We recommend overseeding with the same grass seed mixture as you have previously sown for a uniform appearance.

First Mowing:First mowing should occur when the runners are approximately 20cm long (not high) and have taken root. Germinates and grows in soil temperatures down to 3 degrees (other Perennial Ryegrasses require 8-12 degrees) The best time to sow our Quality Hard Wearing LawnSeed is from March-October, when the soil temperature is around 8-10 degrees. Under optimum conditions, the seed should germinate within 10-14 days from sowing. Optionally, to aid drainage, use a garden fork or aerator to create small holes of around 1-2 inches deep. Sowing Tips:Kikuyu prefers fertile, moderately drained, light to medium textured soils.Broadcast the seed at, or very near, the soil surface and incorporate lightly with raking.To ensure best coverage and avoid seed wastage we recommend using an appropriate seed spreaderfor the size of your area.If going through a period of drought, water the area every other evening for the first few weeks. Ifregular rainfall, manually watering will not be necessary.

Allow your lawn to grow to around 3-4 inches in height before cutting your lawn. This can be reduced by half an inch each time until you reach the desired height. An established lawn sown with our EconomyLawn Grass Seed can be cut as low as 20-40mm. It is important to remove the grass cuttings as dead grass will prevent sunlight from getting to the new grass. Germination: Within 10–21 days fine Kikuyu hairs should appear, however this is condition and climate dependent. Spread the grass seed evenly across the area at 50g/sqm. A spreadercan be used for accurate application.

On a newly established area (under 5 months old), avoid using a moss killer as this will be too strong for the lawn. Instead, rake over the area to loosen and remove the moss and add further seed if required.