Queensland Blue Couch
Description
QUEENSLAND BLUE COUCH
100% Queensland Blue Couch
*NOTE: Not suitable for sales to Western Australia
A warm season grass that has a soft blue-green appearance. Queensland Blue Couch is ideal in coastal conditions and will perform well in high humidity. It does not have a high build up of thatch and is not as hard wearing as other couch grasses.
Very popular for landscape and garden usage. It has a soft texture with beautiful dark green/bluish leaves. Suitable for lawns located above South-East Queensland.
SIZE 2kg, 5kg. Coated Seed.
Key Features:
- 100% Queensland Blue Couch Seed:
- Quality Seed: Excellent Germination
- Drought Tolerant: Withstands summer heat when well established.
- Self-Repairing: Perfect for kids, pets, and sports fields
- Beneficial Coating: Ensures better germination and establishment.
Key Characteristics:
- Self-Repairing Qualities: Excellent
- Drought Tolerance: Excellent
- Shade Tolerance: Requires full sun
- Heat Tolerance: Excellent
- Wear Tolerance/Pet Tolerance: Very good
- Establishment Rate: Good (at optimum sowing time)
Ideal Sowing Times: *To germinate, Couch needs warm soil temperatures.
- Queensland, Northern WA/FNQ/NT: Spring/Summer/Early Autumn
- Other States: Not recommended.
Quality Rating:
Premium Lawn Surface *****
Leaf Width
Fine (<3mm)
WARM SEASON GRASS:
Couch thrives in warmer months. To prepare for winter we recommend fertilising twice in Autumn plus the use of a pre-emergent product to strengthen and minimise the appearance of weeds during the dormant season.
Sowing Rate:
- New Sowing: 1kg per 100m2.
- Oversowing: Use half sowing rate.
Sowing, Establishment & Maintenance Tips:
- Optimum Soil Type: Sandy Loam. Ask your local soil supplier for a good quality lawn soil mix.
- Starter Fertiliser: Use KickStart Starter Fertiliser to ensure successful germination.
- Sowing: Follow our Sowing Instructions for best results.
- Watering: For the first 30 days after seeding watering may be necessary 3-4 times a day. For best results seed bed should not be allowed to dry out.
- Watering Requirements: Drought tolerant variety. Irrigation is required in extended dry periods. We recommend watering Couch lawns deeply at least once a week in summer or when there is no rainfall.
- Germination Time: In Optimal Conditions you may see germination in 10-12 days. Note: When sowing out of season this can take longer.
- Mowing: First mow: When well established at around 40-50mm height. Take only the tips and gradually reduce blade height. To keep a quality lawn maintain a regular mowing schedule.
- Establishment: Allow 2 months for establishment before the onset of Autumn in Southern States or before any significantly cooler weather in your location.
- Regular Fertilising: Follow our Fertilising Instructions to ensure your lawn stays healthy throughout the seasons including Autumn and Spring fertilising.
QUEENSLAND BLUE COUCH
100% Queensland Blue Couch
*NOTE: Not suitable for sales to Western Australia
A warm season grass that has a soft blue-green appearance. Queensland Blue Couch is ideal in coastal conditions and will perform well in high humidity. It does not have a high build up of thatch and is not as hard wearing as other couch grasses.
Very popular for landscape and garden usage. It has a soft texture with beautiful dark green/bluish leaves. Suitable for lawns located above South-East Queensland.
SIZE 2kg, 5kg. Coated Seed.
Key Features:
- 100% Queensland Blue Couch Seed:
- Quality Seed: Excellent Germination
- Drought Tolerant: Withstands summer heat when well established.
- Self-Repairing: Perfect for kids, pets, and sports fields
- Beneficial Coating: Ensures better germination and establishment.
Key Characteristics:
- Self-Repairing Qualities: Excellent
- Drought Tolerance: Excellent
- Shade Tolerance: Requires full sun
- Heat Tolerance: Excellent
- Wear Tolerance/Pet Tolerance: Very good
- Establishment Rate: Good (at optimum sowing time)
Ideal Sowing Times: *To germinate, Couch needs warm soil temperatures.
- Queensland, Northern WA/FNQ/NT: Spring/Summer/Early Autumn
- Other States: Not recommended.
Quality Rating:
Premium Lawn Surface *****
Leaf Width
Fine (<3mm)
WARM SEASON GRASS:
Couch thrives in warmer months. To prepare for winter we recommend fertilising twice in Autumn plus the use of a pre-emergent product to strengthen and minimise the appearance of weeds during the dormant season.
Sowing Rate:
- New Sowing: 1kg per 100m2.
- Oversowing: Use half sowing rate.
Sowing, Establishment & Maintenance Tips:
- Optimum Soil Type: Sandy Loam. Ask your local soil supplier for a good quality lawn soil mix.
- Starter Fertiliser: Use KickStart Starter Fertiliser to ensure successful germination.
- Sowing: Follow our Sowing Instructions for best results.
- Watering: For the first 30 days after seeding watering may be necessary 3-4 times a day. For best results seed bed should not be allowed to dry out.
- Watering Requirements: Drought tolerant variety. Irrigation is required in extended dry periods. We recommend watering Couch lawns deeply at least once a week in summer or when there is no rainfall.
- Germination Time: In Optimal Conditions you may see germination in 10-12 days. Note: When sowing out of season this can take longer.
- Mowing: First mow: When well established at around 40-50mm height. Take only the tips and gradually reduce blade height. To keep a quality lawn maintain a regular mowing schedule.
- Establishment: Allow 2 months for establishment before the onset of Autumn in Southern States or before any significantly cooler weather in your location.
- Regular Fertilising: Follow our Fertilising Instructions to ensure your lawn stays healthy throughout the seasons including Autumn and Spring fertilising.