Best Sports Grass Seed
As a testament to the quality of our seed mixes, our sports grass seed has been used on FIFA World Cup pitches. But we’re not just about football. Here’s a round-up of the sports we cover and the best grass seed for each.
- Bowling Green Grass Seed: A fine-bladed, slow-growing mix – ideal qualities for bowling greens.
- Golf Grass Seed: A blend of Chewings Fescue and Highland Browntop Bent for a fine finish and easy maintenance.
- Polo Grass Seed: Made to withstand the heavy traffic of polo horses, this blend is extremely hard-wearing.
- Rugby Grass Seed: Designed to tolerate wear and tear on high-impact rugby pitches.
- Football Grass Seed: Used on two World Cup pitches, this mix offers fast growth and excellent durability under foot.
- Tennis Grass Seed: Our 100% Dwarf Amenity Ryegrass is built for hard-wearing tennis courts.
- Cricket Grass Seed: A professional-grade blend that resists both foot traffic and disease.
Frequently Asked Questions
What makes sports grass seed different from ordinary grass seed?
Some of our sports grass seed contains Tetraploid Ryegrass which is immensely durable and has been used to create some of the best quality playing surfaces on many of the world's top football pitches. This type of ryegrass has been tried and tested with extensive wear and was even used during the 2014 and 2018 FIFA World Cups.
What grass seed is used on football pitches?
Our football pitch grass seed blend features 40% Tetraploid Dwarf Amenity Ryegrass and 60% Dwarf Amenity Ryegrass.
What grass seed is used on golf courses?
Our professional-quality golf course grass seed offers a blend of 80% Chewings Fescue and 20% Highland Browntop Bent.
