A999 Rescue is a winter grass seed mixture for when winter sports pitches need sowing in the late Autumn or early Spring. Formulated to perform in extremely low soil temperatures, this mixture can germinate in the depths of winter and then persist into spring when temperatures increase.

Key features and benefits

  • Rapid germination

  • Germinates at low temperatures

  • Establish grass cover during winter months

Mixture

%

Variety

Species

50.0%

Thunder Amenity Annual Ryegrass

Annual Ryegrass (Lolium multiflorum)

25.0%

Mocora Perennial Ryegrass

Perennial Ryegrass (Lolium perenne)

25.0%

Double Tetraploid Perennial Ryegrass

Perennial Ryegrass (Lolium perenne)

Usage guide

Sowing Rate

45 g/m² (450 kg/ha)

Sowing Time

March – October

Sowing Depth

10 mm

Sowing Instructions

Create a fine friable seedbed down to 150 mm in depth. Carry out two equal sowings at right angles to each other and diagonally to main axis. Broadcast manually or use seed drill, rake level and roll. Ensure good seed to soil contact.

Cutting Height

Down to 35 mm

Minimum cuts per year

N/A

Overseeding Rate

30 g/m² (300 kg/ha)

Fertiliser Recommendation

For winter feeding consider G13 Protekt, G14 Alleviate Fe