Kikuyu & Ryegrass Blend

About the Blend

This grass seed blend combines the fast-establishing, cool-season coverage of Ryegrass with the hard-wearing, warm-season persistence of Kikuyu. Designed for rapid green-up and long-term durability, this blend offers the best of both worlds—immediate soil coverage and erosion control from ryegrass, followed by the spreading and regenerative power of kikuyu for lasting results.

It’s a popular choice for civil construction sites, road verges, parks, sports fields, rural land regeneration, and anywhere a tough, low-maintenance surface is needed over time.

Best Uses & Applications

This blend is ideal for:

  • Areas needing quick coverage and long-term durability

  • Erosion control in disturbed or sloped terrain

  • Public parks, school grounds, and sports fields

  • Rural pasture regeneration or paddocks

  • High-traffic recreational or roadside spaces

Growth Timeline & Establishment

  • Ryegrass germinates in 5–10 days, providing fast coverage

  • Kikuyu establishes over 3–6 weeks, spreading gradually through runners

  • Full coverage is typically reached in 6–10 weeks, depending on weather and soil conditions

  • Kikuyu takes over as ryegrass fades during warmer seasons

Best Time to Hydroseed This Blend

  • Autumn to early spring: ryegrass germinates quickly and establishes cover

  • Late spring to early summer: kikuyu activates as weather warms, filling in longer term

  • This seasonal crossover makes it ideal for year-round ground cover

Best Locations & Soil Conditions

  • Suits well-drained loam or sandy soils, though kikuyu can tolerate poorer soils

  • Great for sunny areas and handles heat and drought well (once established)

  • Performs well in temperate to warm climates

Aftercare Tips

  • Watering: Keep consistently moist during germination. Once kikuyu is established, it requires less frequent watering.

  • Mowing: Begin mowing once ryegrass reaches 7–8cm. Regular mowing encourages kikuyu to spread.

  • Fertilising: Apply a balanced fertiliser 4–6 weeks after hydroseeding and again during active kikuyu growth.

  • Weed control: Monitor and manage weeds during early growth stages.

  • Overseeding: Ryegrass can be overseeded in cooler months to maintain cover and colour year-round.

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