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General Purpose

 

General Purpose

WITH RYEGRASS

 Resistance to wear & tear  * * * *
 Tolerance to drought  * *
 Speed of establishment  * * * *
 Suitability for shady areas  * * 
 Fineness of appearance  * * * 
 Maintenance required  * * *
 

DESCRIPTION

Using modern Dwarf Type Perennial Ryegrasses and Red Fescue, General Purpose produces a lawn of superior appearance whilst being very hardwearing. Vigorous roots strengthen the turf and give it superior resilience and durability.


SUITABILITY

This excellent, all-round mixture will perform well in the majority of domestic situations. An ideal mixture for overseeding in Spring or Autumn.

 

SPECIES USED

Fine leaved Dwarf Perennial Ryegrass, Strong and Slender Creeping Red Fescue.


ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

To maintain a high quality lawn, apply fertiliser during damp weather in Spring, mid Summer and Autumn, but only after 9 months from sowing.

 

SOWING DATES

Sow between March and October. Young grass will appear within 14-21 days under good growing conditions.

 

SOWING RATES

New lawn:

35g per sq. metre (1 1/4 oz per sq. yard)

 

Overseeding:

25g per sq. metre (3/4 oz per sq. yard)

 

MOWING HEIGHT

New lawn:

When grass is 5-8cm (2-3in) high, cut for the first time. Trim lightly and gradually lower blades to an ideal cutting height of 25mm (1in).

 

Subsequent cuts:

Mow regularly but try not to remove more than a third of the growth at any one time.

 

SIZES: 

 250G CARTON (12)
 Covers up to 10sq. metres
 Order Code JGEN250

 500G + 25% FOC CARTON (12)
 Covers up to 25sq. metres
 Order Code JGEN625

 1.5KG CARTON (6)
 Covers up to 60sq. metres
 Order Code JGEN1.5

 5KG BAG (1)
 Covers up to 200sq. metres
 Order Code JGEN5

 

ALSO AVAILABLE IN 10KG AND 20KG BAGS

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