Turf Varieties

Kikuyu Grass

(Pennisetum Clandestinum)
Kikuyu

The Kikuyu Grass natural habitat is in elevated areas particularly in soils of volcanic origin. Initially Kikuyu was introduced as a pasture grass because of it’s relatively high protein value but is now used extensively as a lawn grass all around Australia.

New male sterile seeded varieties will be commercially available in the next 12 months.

Kikuyu Advantages

Establishes quickly
Dense coverage reducing weed infestation
Recovers quickly from damage
Low fertilizer requirement once fully established
Very rapid spring green up

Kikuyu

Kikuyu Disadvantages

Very vigorous growth
Requires frequent mowing
Invasive of other grasses and gardens
Susceptible to some herbicides

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