Choosing the Right Seed
Lush green grass for pristine lawns, low-maintenance turf for golf greens or robust, wear-resistant grass for sports fields.
Whatever your requirement, Barenbrug offers tailored solutions to meet your needs.
Embarking on the journey towards a lush and flawless lawn? With dedication and the right choices, you can transform your outdoor space into a green paradise that exudes tranquillity and beauty, providing a perfect spot for relaxation and enjoyment.
What are your conditions?
| Summer heat | Winter conditions | Desired use | Desired use | Suitable variety |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer mild (most days < 32oC) | Cold winter, frosty sites | General purpose | Reliable good looking lawn | Hardwearing Curator quality turf |
| Budget option, speedy establishment | Village Green Curator quality turf | |||
| Lawn, parks and large areas | Fine lawn with shaded areas | The Shady One Curator quality turf | ||
| Premium lawn with good care available | The Perfectionist Curator quality turf | |||
| Low maintenance, fine lawn | Fine Fescue Truffle Mix Curator quality turf | |||
| Horticulture | Low maintenance and dry tolerant | Mow Saver Blend Curator quality turf | ||
| Winter growth and dry tolerant | Plantation Inter-row Blend Curator quality turf | |||
| Sporting areas | High wear and winter sports | Sportsfield Curator quality turf | ||
| Summer hot (many days > 35oC) | General purpose | Deep rooted, warm and dry sites | Watersaver Turf Blend Curator quality turf | |
| Fine lawn | New or oversowing | C4 Lawn Curator quality turf | ||
| General purpose | Open spaces or winter seeding droughted lawns | Super-Tuff Couch Curator quality turf | ||
| Aggressive ground cover | Super-Tuff Kikuyu Curator quality turf |
What are your requirements?
| Hardwearing | Village Green | The Shady One | The Perfectionist | Watersaver Turf Blend | Fine Fescue Truffle Mix | Plantation Inter-row | Mow Saver Blend | Sportsfield | C4 Lawn | Super-Tuff Couch | Super-Tuff Kikuyu | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishment speed | Very fast | Very fast | Medium/fast | Medium/fast | Medium | Slow | Fast | Medium | Fast | Fast | Medium | Medium |
| Wear/tear and self-repair | Good | Good | Fair-good | Good | Very good | Good | Good | Good | Very good | Good | Summer good | Summer good |
| Ornamental effect | Good | Fair | Excellent | Excellent | Very good | Excellent | Medium | Good | Good | Fair | Good | Fair |
| Mowing frequency | High | High | Low - moderate | Moderate | Low - moderate | Very low | Moderate in winter | Low | Moderate | Moderate | Mod - high in summer | Higher in summer |
| Frost-sensitive | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | Yes | Moderate | Moderate |
| Drought tolerance | Fair - Moderate | Fair | Moderate | Fair | Good | Good | Excellent | Moderate | Fair | Excellent | Good | Good |
| Sow rates/100m2 | 3–4kg | 3–4kg | 3–4kg | 3–4kg | 3–4kg | 1.5–2.5kg | 0.5–1.5kg | 1.5–2.5kg | 3–4kg | 1–3kg | 3–4kg | 3–4kg |
| Sandy soil | No | No | Possibly | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Heavier clay soil | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Possibly |
| Ideal sowing times | Year round - autumn and spring | Avoid summer | Autumn and spring | Autumn and spring | Autumn and spring | Early autumn and spring | March - June ideal and spring | March - mid May ideal and spring | March - June ideal and spring | Year round (warm areas only) | Spring and mid summer | Spring and mid summer |
| Contains 10% starter fertiliser | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No | No | No | No | Yes | Yes |
Turf Custom Mixes
The Curator Turf range will suit many situations and applications. There are however sometimes different expectations, conditions and use pattern requirements for turf and lawns.
Barenbrug has expertise in developing appropriate solutions for uses such as specific inter-row horticulture ground covers, roadsides, mine rehabilitation, race-tracks, ovals, and golf courses.
We welcome the opportunity to develop tailored packages for your specific sports, environmental or horticultural applications. A full range of custom blend options are available.
Please get in touch with your Barenbrug Territory Manager to develop turf blends for specific situations.