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Budget Blend
Our Budget Blend offers an economical lawn seed solution for contractor jobs, construction sites, landscaping, and other projects requiring affordable grass seed. Comprising a mix of Sports Turf Perennial Ryegrass, Annual Ryegrass, Chewings Fescue, Turf Type Tall Fescue, and Creeping Red Fescue, this blend is designed for fast germination.
It remains green year-round in cool climates and is suitable for areas across Australia, except the Far North Tropics. We offer generous discounts on large volume orders, so please contact us for a competitive quote and quick delivery.
Please note: This blend does not contain fertiliser.
Seeding Rates
- New Lawns: 30 grams per square meter (3kg/100m2).
- Overseeding: 20 grams per square meter (2kg/100m2).
Restrictions
There are currently quarantine restrictions for seeds being sent to TAS and WA.
Tasmanian customers: When placing an online order, please document ‘ATT: TAS Biosecurity’ in the ‘Company’ section above the address line to enable faster processing of your seed through quarantine.
WA customers: Please order from our WA site here: Budget Blend – WA.
For more information see below tabs ‘Description’ and ‘Features’ to see if this grass suits you!
Blade
Fine
Colour
Green
Growth
Dense
Growth Rate
Fast
Detailed Description
The Budget Blend is a versatile and economical choice, combining various grass seeds from the McKays product line. Each batch may vary in composition, offering a diverse range of grasses suitable for multiple environments and uses. This blend provides a practical solution for contractors, builders, and landscapers looking for a reliable grass seed option.
How Much Grass Seed per m²?
For optimal results, sow 20 to 25 grams of grass seed per square metre. This rate ensures dense, even coverage without overcrowding seedlings. Heavier sowing may slow establishment, while lighter application can lead to patchy areas that require reseeding.
Sowing Tips
Sow into soft topsoil or sandy loam. Broadcast the seed at, or very near, the soil surface and incorporate lightly with raking. To ensure the best coverage and avoid seed wastage, we recommend using an appropriate seed spreader for the size of your area. The soil must remain damp throughout the germination period and must be maintained for at least 1-2 weeks after sowing through irrigation or natural rainfall. Adequate water supplies need to be maintained until the grass is fully established.
Optimal Planting Time
Autumn and Early Spring are the best times to sow this seed.
Optimal pH
5.5-7
Germination
14-21 days, climate and condition dependent.
Water
Keep moist throughout the entire germination period until the roots are well established. Requires additional watering during Summer and unseasonally high temperatures to ensure the roots do not die off.
Fertilising
McKays Slow Release Fertiliser is not included in this blend. An additional application is recommended approximately 6 weeks after sowing during the active growth phase.
First Mowing
When grass is between 5-7cm tall. This should indicate that the roots are strong enough to withstand the mowing process.
Mowing Frequency
Mowing requirements will increase during the active growth phase. This may mean mowing is required 1-2 times/week depending on the desired height of the grass.
Disadvantages of Budget Blend
- Requires more water than warm climate grasses in summer and unseasonally hot days.
- May need occasional overseeding to maintain a thick and luscious lawn.
Seed & Package Details
Blend of Sports Turf Perennial Ryegrass, Annual Ryegrass, Chewings Fescue, Turf Tall Fescue, Creeping Red Fescue, and a variety of grass seeds from the McKays product line.
Ideal Usage
Contractor jobs, building sites, residential developments, commercial landscapes, nature strips, parks & playgrounds.
Locations
Season
Warm season grasses thrive during the warmer months in Spring and Summer and may go dormant in cooler climates through winter.
Cool season grasses thrive during the cooler months in Winter
Seed information
Shade tolerance (Weather)
- Full Sun
- Part Shade
- Heavy Shade
- Full Shade
Drought tolerance (Weather)
- Moderate
- Good
- Excellent
Traffic tolerance (Weather)
- Moderate
- Good
- Excellent
Frost tolerance
- Poor
- Moderate
- Good
- Excellent
Average days to germination
- 2-3 Weeks
- 2-4 Weeks
- 3-4 Weeks
Free Metro Shipping On All Orders Over $75
We provide free standard delivery shipping for all orders to "metro" zones, where the total cart value exceeds $75.00.
Otherwise, to metro zones it's a flat rate of $9 (for orders under $75).
Non-Metro Zones
Standard Delivery
Australia Wide (except Western Australia), at cost from Australia Post.Â
Orders are dispatched within 24 hours via regular Australia Post (3-5 business days).
Express Post
In a hurry? Express shipping is available at checkout for both Metro and Non-Metro Zones. Priced according to shipment weight.
WA Customers
Due to quarantine restrictions, we have a different product range available for Western Australia.
If you are shopping for delivery to WA, please view our WA site here
Pick-up Not Available
Sorry, we are not able to offer local pick-up.
International
Unfortunately we are not able to ship internationally.
