winter germinating grass seed
Dreaming of a lush green lawn that gets a head start in the colder months? Choosing the right winter germinating grass seed is essential to ensure early growth, resilience through chilly temperatures, and a beautiful covering before spring arrives. In New Zealand, winter sowing isn't just possible—it's often the secret to enviable lawns, weed suppression, and year-round enjoyment of your outdoor space.
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 $13.07
Pure Kikuyu Seed
Kikuyu grass 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 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. It may brown off during winter as it goes dormant, but this is generally only for a short period. The ideal mowing height is 25 mm and seeding rate is 10 grams per square metre. Using less Kikuyu seed than this and weed intrusion can become problematic. Kikuyu lawns are well suited to regions from Waikato north and this product is 100% pure Kikuyu seed.
From $71.40
