Dwarf Ryegrass seeds
Michael Anderson
before.
I read an article in The Times (dated 6th September) about Dwarf Ryegrass
seeds that have become popular with sports grounds. It quotes Lord's, Old
Trafford (football I think) and Wimbledon tennis as being entirely or
chiefly composed of Dwarf perennial rye grass.
This is supposed to offer the best balance between lush appearance and
durability.
None of my local garden centres seem to have any knowledge of these. I have
tried to contact the journalist at The Times who did the story but have had
no joy in talking to him.
Before I try the sports stadiums in question has anyone heard of dwarf
ryegrass and would they know of an outlet where I might be able to purchase
some in readiness for next year.
Michael Anderson
Cheltenham
Rod
"Michael Anderson" <anyt...@manderson.evesham.net> wrote in message
news:ansgva$v74$1...@news6.svr.pol.co.uk...
> I'm new to these newsgroups so apologies if this subject has been raised
> before.
>
> I read an article in The Times (dated 6th September) about Dwarf Ryegrass
> seeds that have become popular with sports grounds.
Yes they're very good. They've been around long enough to be incorporated in
many commercially available seed mixes. Not always easy to find exactly
what's in the commercial packs but general purpose mixes will almost
certainly contain a high proportion of dwarf ryegrass. Some newer strains
are good enough for greens. iirc Cormaic recently suggested British Seed
Houses as a good source of seeds - look thro' the archive for this group or
do a google search you should find 'em.
Rod
'Mungo' Parke
652562 If he doesn't stock it, he might know of someone who does.
'Mungo' Parke
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"Michael Anderson" wrote in a message
>
> about Dwarf Ryegrass seeds that have become popular with sports grounds.
> None of my local garden centres seem to have any knowledge of these.