Kikuyu
Kikuyu Turf
- Kikuyu is a Hardy grass that will grow quite vigorously
- It's Leaf is a medium textured leaf
- It is Suitable for high traffic areas
- It recovers extremely well from wear and tear
- Kikuyu is a very intrusive grass with runners that will invade a garden bed if not maintained
- Kikuyu Grass is a popular variety
of lawn for both domestic and commercial use due to its affordable
price and excellent durability. Kikuyu holds its colour well in most
conditions, and makes an especially good lawn on large areas due to its
high wearability, ability to recuperate, and high thatching tendency.
- Kikuyu
Grass originated in the East African highlands. Its common name was
derived in 1903 from the Kikuyu people of Kenya, who traditionally,
lived east of the Aberdare Mountains, where the grass thrives. Kikuyu
was introduced to Australia by seed in 1919 and then propagated
vegetatively for more than 50 years.
- With Maintenance - Kikuyu should ideally be mown every 10-14 days at a
height of approx. 12-16mm during summer and in winter mow every 3-5
weeks and raise the mowing height to approx. 16-20mm.
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