PERFORMANCE:
PURPOSE/USAGE | Sporting fields/stadiums, cricket wickets and households. |
ESTABLISHMENT | Can be established year round, however will take longer to root down in Winter. |
MOWING | 20mm – 35mm. Suitable for cylinder mowing. |
MAINTENANCE | Requires regular mowing due to rapid growth rate. |
WATER REQUIREMENTS | Low compared to other sports couches. |
COLOUR | Dark green colour all year round. |
FERTILISER | Requires fertilising 3 – 4 times a year with the change of seasons due to its high performance. |
DROUGHT TOLERANCE | Good drought tolerance. If left to brown over Winter, it will recover with watering or a significant rain event. |
SALT TOLERANCE | Medium salinity tolerance. |
WEED RESISTANCE | Pest and disease resistant. |
WEAR | Excellent, however if signs of wear become apparent, it will repair itself quickly. |
SEED HEAD | Low seed head production. |
COLD TOLERANCE | Superior colour retention compared to other premium sports couches. Can withstand light frosts. |
HUMIDITY TOLERANCE | Good humidity tolerance. |
SHADE TOLERANCE | Low shade tolerance. Does best in full sun. |
DISEASE RESISTANCE | High |
- Excellent year-round dark green colour.
- Soft and fine width leaves.
- Dense under foot, with a “spongey” feel under foot.
- Fast and even vertical growth.
- Low seed head production making it highly suitable for cylinder
- mowing.
- Compact rhizomes beneath the surface keeps the field exterior tight and secure.
- Due to its fast growth, it repairs itself quickly.