turf grass seed
Looking to create a lush, hard-wearing lawn in your New Zealand backyard or park? Choosing the right turf grass seed is the foundation of a healthy, attractive lawn that stands up to daily use and the unique Kiwi climate. Whether you want a robust playing surface, a soft area for family gatherings, or a stunning green lawn that stays vibrant all year, selecting premium turf grass seed ensures your outdoor spaces flourish. At our nursery, we offer a range of superior turf grass seed blends, each tailored for different conditions, soil types, and purposes—so you can confidently grow the lawn of your dreams.
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
Kikuyu (Blended Kikuyu Lawn Seed)
A Kikuyu lawn is suited to warmer regions and coastal areas where hot and humid summers are less well suited to other turf species. The variety of Kikuyu grass seed sold by The Plant Company is Regal Green which produces a carpet of lush green leaves and tolerates both summer drought and high humidity. The Kikuyu grass seed sold by The Plant Company has 15% Kikuyu seed and 85% annual Italian ryegrass seed. This Kikuyu grass seed blend is a standard blend across the turf industry with the rye seed necessary to support the Kikuyu grass seedlings as they establish. The annual rye grass dies out at the end of the first summer to leave a pure stand of Kikuyu grass. The ideal mowing height is 25 mm and seeding rate is 40 grams per square metre. Kikuyu lawns are well suited to all regions from Waikato north.
From $45.12
