MM8 Grass seed

MM8 Grass Seed

A traditional 100% Fescue mixture which is especially useful for spring overseeding of high quality golf greens to improve sward compostion and to aid recovery from disease scarring. This mixture is particularly suited to links style golf greens and exposed bowling greens without irrigation. The Fescue cultivars used have low nutrient requirments and produce a fine, dense sward.

Mixture Composition

*Cultivars are subject to availability, and may differ from that listed.

MM8 Grass Seed Features

• Very drought tolerant
• Excellent disease resistance
• Lower fertiliser requirements
• Produces dense, fine sward
• Excellent spring overseeding mix
• Suitable for traditional, sustainable and 'Links style' regimes

Directions for Use

Sowing Guidance

• Prepare the surface before sowing ensuring that:
  • Stones & weeds are removed.
  • There is sufficient drainage.
  • The surface is level and firm.
  • The surface is moist.
• Sow the seeds evenly, using the correct sowing rate to a depth of approximately 10 mm.
• Ensure that the surface remanins moist for at least 2 - 3 weeks.
• Make the first cut when the grass is 5 - 6 cm tall and tillering has started.

Overseeding Guidance

• Prepare the existing turf by removing excess thatch and limiting irrigation and fertilisation.
• Apply using the correct overseeding rate.
• For best results use a disc seeder or a studded seed roller.

Seed Treatment

HEADSTART® GOLD is the improved seed technology that works to help improve amenity grass establishment in all situations. This, in addition to the quality of MM seed, provides turf with the best available start in all reseeding of sports and amenity circumstances. Used in all the Designer ranges, HEADSTART® GOLD covers areas in association with Winter Sports, Summer Sports, Golf, Landscapes with Ryegrass and Landscapes without Ryegrass.

More information on the HEADSTART® GOLD technology

Disclaimer: Occasionally shortages of some varieties may occur, therefore we reserve the right to replace unavailable varieties with a suitable alternative. Any alteration to the mixture will be clearly shown on the bag label. Our standard terms and conditions of sale apply. For further information regarding this, please contact our technical sales team on +44 (0)1902 440250.