Parks Blend (Kentucky/Fescue Blend)

Description

Sowing Tips: Broadcast the seed at, or very near, the soil surface and incorporate lightly with raking. To ensure best coverage and avoid seed wastage we recommend using an appropriate seed spreader for the size of your area. Soil must remain damp throughout the germination period of both seeds 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: The optimum temperature for Parks Blend is in the range of 15ºC to 28ºC.

Germination expectations: 10-21 days (climate dependent). Due to the slower growth of the Kentucky Bluegrass full establishment can take 1-2 months. However, once established it spreads quickly via its extensive rhizome production.

Water: Parks Blend loves water and will need a good, reliable water supply in order to ensure optimal performance, particularly in warmer weather. It has higher water requirements than many other grasses. Watering should be deep and less often to encourage the roots to deepen in search of moisture. This will produce a more drought tolerant and disease resistant turf.

Fertilizing: Careful attention will need to be paid to fertilise the new lawn frequently during it’s first year, 3-4 times is recommended in the growing season.

First Mowing: Lawn mowing heights will need to be kept much higher than most other grasses for residential use. Recommended mowing height is approximately 18 – 25 mm on lawns/sports fields.

Mowing Frequency: During it’s peak cool season environment, lawn mowing will need be carried out around once a week to ensure the lawn doesn’t suffer from having too much green leaf removed in a single mowing.

It must be remembered by homeowners who are using Parks Blend in shaded areas, that lawn mowing heights may need to be increased for these areas. The longer green leaf blade is necessary for the lawn to power more photosynthesis under diminished light levels.

Disadvantages of Parks Blend: 

• At temperatures greater than 30ºC and in freezing temperatures it will go into dormancy but will recover when the preferred temperature returns.
• Any areas of turf which are becoming worn out or sparse should be re-seeded whenever necessary

Seed & package details: 50% Turf Type Tall Fescue, 40% Kentucky Bluegrass, 10% McKay’s Slow Release Fertilizer

Independently Tested: 85% Min Germination, 98% purity. A seed testing certificate is available upon request.

Ideal Usage: Residential lawns, commercial landscapes, parks & playgrounds.

Where can I sow this grass in Australia? Areas 4, 6, 7, 8, 9

Shade tolerance: Excellent

Daily Sunlight Required: 4+ hours

Drought tolerance:  Good

Frost Resistance: Excellent

Traffic Tolerance: Good