Mowing is the best form of weed control.ĭisadvantages of Compadre Zoysia Grass Seed Blend: Mowing Frequency: More frequent mowing will increase the turf density of any of the Zoysia varieties. For optimal results fertilising in the active growth phase is recommended.įirst Mowing: First mowing when grass reaches 5cm in height. This will keep the seedlings from drying out as they sprout. Once established it tolerates low water and drought conditions well.įertilising: To ensure successful germination it is essential to apply a starter fertiliser when sowing your grass seed. Water: With the seed so close to the surface, it should be watered quite frequently with light water applications until germination is complete. A soil temperature of 18-25 degrees at a 5cm depth will give the most immediate germination results. Can be up to approximately 8 weeks in cooler climates or sub-optimal conditions. Germination: 7-10 days for the Annual Ryegrass, 28 days-6 weeks for the Zoysia, climate dependent. Allow 3 months for establishment before the onset of Autumn or any significantly cooler weather. Best sown in warmer temperate and tropical zones of Australia. Optimal Planting Time: Compadre Zoysia is a warm season grass and sowing should occur when night time temperatures are consistently above 18 degrees celcius. To ensure best coverage and avoid seed wastage we recommend combining the seed with sandy loam and using an appropriate seed spreader for the size of your area. Zoysia seeds are very small and can be difficult to evenly broadcast. A planting depth of 5mm or shallower gives the best germination results, a deeper planting depth will prolong the germination and establishment time. Zoysia grass seed needs light to germinate, so the seed should be at or very near the surface of the soil for the best germination results. Sowing Tips: Broadcast the seed at, or very near, the soil surface and incorporate lightly with raking. See individual seeds Compadre Zoysia Grass Seed and Annual Ryegrass for specific details of each grass. This blend has been designed so that the Annual Ryegrass can protects and nurture the growth of the Zoysia.Ī soil pH between 6.5 and 7.0 is optimum. Looking for something similar for a warm climate that is in stock? Check out our new arrival Centipede GrassĬompadre means ‘Companion’, and Zoysia Compadre has been developed, grown and encouraged for it’s suitability to grow so well amongst other grass types in a companion setting. Overseeding: 20 grams per square meter (2kg/100m2). New Lawns: 30 grams per square meter (3 kg/100m2). Please note: Seeding rate for the Compadre Zoysia Grass Seed Blend is higher than that of the Compadre Zoysia Grass Seed. If you are living in parts of Australia where the temperature regularly exceeds 28 degrees, we recommend going with the Pure Compadre Zoysia as the Annual Rye will not survive long in temperatures over 30 Degrees. It is not recommended for Victoria or Tasmania as it does not perform well in frost.įor best results, plant the Compadre Zoysia Grass Seed Blend in a climate that ranges between 22-26 degrees Celsius, and fertilise at least a couple of times a year with McKay’s Slow Release Fertiliser. It should only be planted in the warmer regions of Australia where other warm season lawns are grown, such as Buffalo and Couch. This means its active growth starts in early or late spring, depending on location and peaks in the hot summer months. It is recommended for shaded areas in Northern Australia but will always prefer being in a more sunny position.Ĭompadre Zoysia is a warm season Asian grass type and does not tolerate cold weather very well. It also stands up well under heavy wear and tear. The Annual Ryegrass will eventually die off after 12 months (or sooner due to warmer weather) and will not return, allowing the Zoysia to spread out and fill out these areas.Ĭompadre Zoysia is drought, heat and salt tolerant. In this blend, the Zoysia is combined with Annual Ryegrass which provides a safety bed to protect and nurture the growth of the Zoysia. The presence of rhizomes also increases the hardiness of the variety, for winter survival or drought tolerance. McKays Compadre Zoysia Grass Seed Blend contains 20% Compadre Zoysia, which is one of our most popular and highest quality grass seeds. It is an improved variety of Zoysia which provides a beautiful lush cover, dark green leaf tone, medium leaf size and enhanced density.Īll Zoysia grass varieties spread by surface stolons and underground rhizomes.
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