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A3 Embankments & Drought - grass seed mixture
A3 is ideal for stabilising embankments in a variety of landscaping situations. The binding growth habit and deep rooting penetration make this mixture very persistent and drought-tolerant. Features: stabilises loose soils; can be used with reinforced matting; drought-tolerant; suits a wide range of soil types
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A3 Embankments & Drought grass seed mix will aid in the stabilisation of banks and tolerate dry soils
A3 is ideal for stabilising embankments in a variety of landscaping situations. The binding growth habit and deep rooting penetration make this mixture very persistent and drought-tolerant.
Benefits
Stabilises loose soils
Can be used with reinforced matting
Drought-tolerant
Suits a wide range of soil types
Mixture
30.0%
ZURICH Creeping Perennial Ryegrass
(Lolium perenne)
30.0%
CORAIL Strong Creeping Red Fescue
(Festuca rubra rubra)
10.0%
SWORD Hard Fescue
(Festuca longifolia)
25.0%
VERDARK Tall Fescue
(Festuca arundinacea)
5.0%
HIGHLAND Browntop Bentgrass
(Agrostis castellana)
Usage guide
Sowing Rate
50 g/m2 (500 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.
