Turbocote Kikuyu Lawn Seed

100% Kikuyu Seed - A drought tolerant and hardwearing lawn for families and pets

“Australia’s number one home lawn for kids and pets. It is highly drought tolerant and can withstand intense summer heat.   It will germinate on poor quality soils and cope with high levels of wear and tear. Turbocote Kikuyu has self-repairing qualities making it a great choice for homes, sports fields and high traffic recreation areas.”

SIZE 1kg, 4kg, 10kg. Coated Seed

What is Kikuyu?

Kikuyu is a warm season, drought tolerant grass with a bright green, fine to medium leaf width. Very good in full sun.  Grows across the surface with runners and has a strong deep root system.  Needs maintenance on edges to avoid going into garden beds and under fences. Regular mowing and maintenance required.

Key Features:

• 100% Pure Kikuyu Seed: Superior quality for a lush lawn.
• Drought Tolerant: Withstands long hot summers.
• Self-Repairing: Perfect for kids, pets, and busy backyards.
• Versatile Uses: Ideal for homes, sports fields.
• Beneficial Coating: Ensures better germination and establishment.

“Had growth within 5 days. After a month, most of the lawn had covered with only a few patches left. Very impressed with the products I used and highly recommend them to others. It’s currently loving the sunny days here in South Australia.”

Turbocote Kikuyu: Jayden, Willaston, SA.

Key Characteristics:

• Drought Tolerance: Excellent
• Heat Tolerance:   Excellent
• Wear Tolerance/Pet Tolerance: Excellent
• Self Repairing Qualities: Excellent
• Frost Tolerance: Moderate
• Shade Tolerance:  Moderate
• Establishment Rate: Good (at optimum sowing time)

Ideal Sowing Times: *To Germinate, Kikuyu needs warm soil temperatures.

• Northern NSW, Queensland, Northern WA: Early Spring/Summer/Early Autumn
• NSW/Western Australia/South Australia: Mid Spring/Summer/Early Autumn
• Victoria: Late Spring (Late October/Early November)/Summer/Early Autumn
• FNQ/NT: Spring/Summer/Autumn
• Tasmania: Not recommended.

Quality Rating:

Premium Lawn Surface *****

Leaf Width

• Fine-Med (3-6mm)

Sowing Rate:

• New Sowing: 1kg per 100m2.  A lower rate of 0.5kg can be used if time is allowed for filling in.
• Oversowing: Use half sowing rate.

The name of this variety is Whittet, which is an improved Kikuyu variety. This seed has a Turbocote germination enhancing coating. Turbocote is a moisture absorbent coating that adds benefits and weight to the seed to improve sowing.

WARM SEASON GRASS:

Turbocote Kikuyu thrives in warmer months. In some states where temperatures drop significantly it will go into dormancy, where growth is limited and discoloration can occur. Colour and growth will re-establish when warmer weather returns, however oversowing with a cool season grass can provide all year round colour in colder states prior to winter dormancy. 

Sowing, Establishment & Maintenance Tips:

• Optimum Soil Type: Sandy Loam. Ask your local soil supplier for a good quality lawn soil mix.
• Starter Fertiliser: Use KickStart Starter Fertiliser to ensure successful germination.
• Sowing: Follow our Sowing Instructions for best results.
• Watering: For the first 30 days after seeding watering may be necessary 3-4 times a day. For best results seed bed should not be allowed to dry out.
• Watering Requirements: Drought tolerant variety. Irrigation is required in extended dry periods. We recommend watering Kikuyu lawns deeply at least once a week in summer or when there is no rainfall.
• Germination Time: In Optimal Conditions you may see germination in 10-14 days.  Note: When sowing out of season this can take longer.  
• Mowing: First mow: When well established at around 40-50mm height. Requires regular mowing and maintenance around garden beds and edges.
• Establishment: Allow 2 months for establishment before the onset of Autumn in Southern States or before any significantly cooler weather in your location.
• Regular Fertilising: Follow our Fertilising Instructions to ensure your lawn stays healthy throughout the seasons including Autumn and Spring fertilising.