Kikuyu Grass

West coast turf stocks 2 varieties of Kikuyu Grass. This is Zulu Kikuyu and Village Green Kikuyu. The Kikuyu Grass is grown at our farm in Gingin Brook, approximately 1 hour out of Perth and is guaranteed Weed free. We are able to provide for both residential and commercial use with size ranging from 10m² to 100,000m² in both shredded and roll on grass varieties.

We have geographically isolated our Kikuyu turf farm thus reducing contamination from other grasses allowing us to provide you with Pure Product.

1. Zulu Kikuyu, $8.80per square meter -

Kikuyu Grass is a popular variety of lawn for both residential and commercial use due to its affordable price and excellent durability. Kikuyu grass 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. It can be found in most parks, ovals and reserves throughout Perth. An example of Kikuyu grass variety from WCT can be seen extensively around Kings Park, in particular the Kings Park War Memorial.

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. It was introduced to Australia by seed in 1919 and then propagated vegetatively for more than 50 years.

CHARACTERISTICS OF ZULU KIKUYU

• Low irritant

• Invasive

• Medium maintenance

• High thatching if not mown regularly

• Excellent tolerance to waterlogging

• Excellent wear, recuperative and green-up rate

• Good winter colour retention

• Excellent disease and pest resistance

• Requires minimum 5-6 hours direct sunlight daily

• Propagated from stolons (runners) or turf rolls

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.

USES

Residential and commercial lawns for a hardy solid performer. High wearing areas such as parks, ovals, and schools, where the lawn is under constant vigorous use. Parks and gardens, sports ovals, soil stabilisation areas, roadsides, urban in-fill areas.

2. Village Green, $9.90per square metre -

CHARACTERISTICS OF VILLAGE GREEN

• Low irritant

• Invasive

• Medium maintenance

• High thatching if not mown regularly

• Excellent tolerance to waterlogging

• Excellent wear, recuperative and green-up rate

• Good winter colour retention

• Excellent disease and pest resistance

• Requires minimum 5-6 hours direct sunlight daily

• Propagated from stolons (runners) or turf rolls

• Winter color and performance

• Ability to handle tough conditions (low levels of fertilizer and water)

• Quick recovery from wear and drought

• Dense cover that smoothers weeds

• A safer playing surface

Apart from larger green space projects Village Green makes a great lawn – green in winter, soft to touch but tough when it comes to kids and pets

MAINTENANCE

Kikuyu should ideally be mown every 10-14 days at a height of approximately 12-16mm during summer and in winter mow every 3-5 weeks and raise the mowing height to approx. 16-20mm.

USES

Residential and commercial lawns for a hardy solid performer. High wearing areas such as parks, ovals, and schools, where the lawn is under constant vigorous use. Parks and gardens, sports ovals, soil  stabilisation areas,

West Coast Turf Kikuyu Installation jobs