best time to sow grass seed in nz
Establishing a healthy, lush lawn starts with knowing the best time to sow grass seed in NZ. Sowing at the right time helps ensure strong germination, robust growth, and a resilient lawn that can thrive for years. New Zealand’s unique climate, with its mix of cool and warm regions, means timing can vary across the country. Whether you’re renovating a tired lawn or starting fresh, understanding the seasonal benefits and choosing the right grass seed variety makes all the difference in creating an enviable landscape.
Tall Fescue
Tall Fescue is an excellent lawn grass choice for New Zealand homeowners seeking a dark green, tough, and attractive lawn. It is widely used by ready lawn producers thanks to its durability and tolerance to a range of soil types and growing conditions. One of the standout features of Tall Fescue is its resistance to black beetle damage, which makes it superior to Ryegrass and Fine Fescue in many regions. This grass thrives in New Zealand’s climate and delivers year-round colour and performance when properly maintained. For these reasons it is a popular choice and the type usually used by producers of ready lawn. When sowing Tall Fescue grass seed the rate is 50 grams per square metre. If you are over-sowing existing grass, use 75 grams per square metre. Tall Fescue is a turf species that can be grown in all regions of NZ.
From $19.50
Amenity Ryegrass Seed (Lawn Seed)
Rye Grass Seed lawns are quick to establish and features dark green leaves year-round. Our Amenity Rye Grass is a popular turf variety that is typically used where a hard-wearing lawn that establishes quickly is required such as sports grounds or high foot traffic areas. The grass seed should be spread at 50 grams per square metre when a the soil has been worked to a good tilth. Use 75 grams per square metre if you are over-sowing existing grass. Rye Grass seed lawns can be grown in all regions of NZ and is a popular and hardy option compared to other lawn seed options.
From $10.35
