Whittet Kikuyugrass Improved Kikuyugrass

Kikuyugrass is a vigorous, warm season grass that spreads by rhizomes and runners. It is native to tropical Africa and was first introduced in California in the 1930’s as an erosion control grass for ditchbanks and slopes. It has spread throughout Southern California and is most prevalent in coastal areas. The appearance is similar to St Augustine grass with a coarse blade texture but is more agressive with fleshy runners. The variety ‘Whittet’ is an improvement over common with taller or more erect growth with broader leaves and thicker stems.

FEATURES:
Warm-season grass (not for cold or high elevation)
Vigorous/invasive grower
Produces quick cover

BENEFITS:
Low maintenance
Withstands traffic
Drought tolerant along coast
Moderate shade tolerance

Golf Courses and large, low maintenance turf areas. Grows where most other grass wiil not grow. Excellent for erosion control and pastures. Not recommended for residential areas due to invasiveness.

New turf: 50-100 pounds per acre or 1-2 pounds per 1,000 square feet.
Sow seed in spring-summer. Prechilling seed for 5 days at 40 degrees will improve germination by 5%. It is best to drill seed rather than broadcasting. Drill at 1/2 to 3/4 inch depth. If broadcasting cover with 1/2 inch of soil or mulch. Normal germination period is 14-21 days.

Moderate irrigation in warm weather
Mowing height from 1 to 3 inches
Fertilize three times per year during growing season every other month. Use 'Stover Seed Kikuyu Plus' fertilizers for 'Potable' or 'Reclaimed' water. Contact our office or visit our website for fertilizer specification sheets.

95% Minimum purity
85% Minimum germination.
880,000 seeds per pound.

RESTRICTIONS: By order of the California Department of Food and Agriculture, this seed may only be planted in the counties of Imperial, Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Diego, San Bernardino, Santa Barbara and Ventura.

Walnut Grove Park, San Marcos