A stoloniferous and rhizomatous perennial used for Grazing. Requires a high level of fertility. Adapted to areas with over 900mm rainfall. Does especially well in the mistbelt. Kikuyu has one of the highest yield potential of all grasses.

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WHITTET Kikuyu is a deep rooted self repair- ing perennial grass. It forms a dense turf and spreads by stolons, which creep both above and below the soil surface. It is predominately spring summer active with a very small amount of win- ter growth. It is used either as a stand alone turf option in turf blends with Tall fescue or Ryegrass. It is extremely hardy and can tolerate high levels of traffic.

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The best time for sowing is late spring, to late summer, as long as your temperature is within the optimum temperatures of 18-29°C, you can expect germination.