Johnsons JTUFF1.5 Lawn Seed

• Tuffgrass provides good green cover and weed control.
• An ideal mixture for overseeding in Spring or Autumn.
• Withstands wear and tear.
• Quick to establish.
• Area covers up to 60 square metres.

Product Description ------------------- New improved Tuffgrass is a unique product with proven ability to create dog patch resistant lawns and be tough enough to stand up to the wear and tear of family use. The development of dog patch resistant grass seed is based on rock solid data from trials, with the product rigorously tested by scientists at DLF in Denmark, the parent company of Johnsons Lawn Seed. Scientists conducted 672 tests to simulate the effect of dog urine on 168 varieties of grass across seven species – trialling each variety with dog urine mixtures in four concentrations. Results showed that certain grasses offer better resistance to dog urine than others, while some did not suffer any detrimental effects. Tuffgrass suitability for all lawns and play areas where resistance to wear and tear, together with value for money are important. An ideal mixture for overseeding in Spring or Autumn. Species used for Perennial Ryegrass, Strong creeping Red Fescue.Additional requirements: to create and maintain a high quality lawn use an appropriate seedbed fertiliser before sowing. Once the lawn is established apply an appropriate lawn feed as required and overseed the lawn annually. Sowing dates: Sow between March and October. Young grass will appear within 14-21 days under good growing conditions. Sowing rates new lawn: 35g per sq. metre (1-1/4 oz per square yard). Sowing rates overseeding: 25g per square metre (3/4 oz per square yard). Mowing height new lawn: When grass is 5-8 cm (2-3 inches) high, cut for the first time. Trim lightly and gradually lower blades to an ideal cutting height of 25 mm (1 inches). Mowing height subsequent cuts: Mow regularly but try not to remove more than a third of the growth at any one time. 1.5 kg carton lawn seed covers up to 60 square metres area.Quick Guide rating - Resistance to wear and tear: 4 Star, Speed of establishment: 5 Star, Fineness of appearance: 2 Star, Tolerance to drought: 1 Star, Suitability for shady areas: 1 Star, Maintenance required: 4 Star. Box Contains ------------ 1x 1.5 Kg Tuffgrass Lawn Seed Pack