Hurrells Amenity Brochure

The AmeniTy

GrAss seed speciAlisTs

“hurrell’s have always

been known for our

dedication to quality. We

have expanded steadily over the past ten

years, no more so than with the amenity

sector of the business. All of our products

are suitable for professional use of the

upmost standard. All amenity and turfseed mixtures that we

supply are mixed here on site by our specialist team, under

deFrA rules and official regulations. We take pride in our

quality, and we differ from many sundry merchants. some of

these probably never even see the product, and therefore in

my books, cannot be classed as seedsmen.

The doubling of warehouse space in 2010 enabled a whole

new sector dedicated to amenity ‘straights’ and mixtures.

We can therefore offer a wide spectrum of cultivars

from many breeders worldwide, all recommended

by the ‘sports Turf research institute’ or the ‘British

society of plant Breeders limited’.

We look in depth and develop our own opinion,

through field researched facts and figures in cultivar

traits which are not always independently tested. For

example, the ability to grow in cooler soils. Being

independent, we have no axe to grind and genuinely

try to maximise cultivars, therefore increasing amenity

performance in all of our mixtures. We must look more in

depth at cultivars and not just simply use any permutation of

grasses which are of a certain mean score. That is only half

the story. For example, for cricket use where good recovery

and regrowth is required, varieties at the top of the current

turfgrass list are, in our opinion, simply not most suitable

varieties.

We have seen this year the introduction that could

revolutionise football and rugby. in the renovation market

there is now the first genuine amenity dwarf perennial that

we have ever used to grow in considerably cooler soils from

completely new genetics. We will continue to search for new

concepts and new ideas to bring increased performance to

British turf professionals.”

Nick Gladstone,

managing director

WelcOme FrOm nicK GlAdsTOne...

page 2 For more information please call 01377 271400 or visit www.hmseeds.co.uk

meeT The TeAm...

From the office staff to the warehouse operatives, the team at hurrell and mclean seeds are specially trained

to ensure that you, the customer, receive the best possible seed to suit your specific needs. From giving a high

standard of service, to finding the most competitive price for the customer, the small team of staff are

committed to using their individual talents to further excel the success of hurrell and mclean.

Anne & Arthur Gladstonedirectors

nick Gladstonemanaging director

Jo elstobdirector

paul elstobproduction director

simon traversseed specialist

Caryn shortAccounts

sam smithsales Agent

natasha svensonsales Agent

liz edesonsmall seeds expert

Andy GrayWarehouse manager

richard WodsworthWarehouse Operative

Alan loweWarehouse operative

Contents

4 the ChoiCe

5 sports introduCtion

6 Football And rugby

7 Cricket Mixtures

8 hockey And General Mixtures

9 tennis And Bowling Greens

12 GolF introduCtion

13 GolF Mixtures

14 GolF – specialist Mixtures...

16 GolF – Fairways And tees...

17 GolF Mixtures

18 equestriAn Mixtures

21 landscaping And Wild Flower introduction

22 landscaping specialist Mixtures...

24 Wild Flower Mixtures

25 Cornfield Annuals Mixtures

helpFul inForMAtion And neW produCts

10 Cachemire

20 Cold season Grasses

27 A little help

26 Wasp Coated seed

28 sowing rates

30 soil ph And turf Growth

31 phleum Bertolonii – piccolo -

superB For Cold Wet AreAs

For more information please call 01377 271400 or visit www.hmseeds.co.uk page 3


due to the vast amount of years hurrell and mclean

seeds have been supplying grass seed, we have been

able to categorize the various uses for amenity grasses.

And produce individual mixtures to especially suit the various needs a

customer may need. For this exact reason, we have categorised the

different usages of amenity grasses, to help our customers find the most

suitable mixture for their various projects.

Within landscaping and the numerous sports turf areas we can cater for, we have specialist

mixtures to enable plenty of choice and specification. some are designed for re-growth,

some for maintenance, as well as those highly successful general mixtures.

however, what separates hurrell’s from most other leading seed companies, is the fact

that we do not limit our sales to the mixtures within this booklet. We firmly believe that

each customer has their own individual wants, and if it is something not within our list of

mixtures, our seed specialists will design a specific mixture which will guarantee to meet

the demands placed before us.

The reason for this is because we care about the results our seeds obtain. To us, selling a

product means being able to give a guarantee that this product will provide what it

promises. Therefore, if we do not ensure you receive the most appropriate mixture, this

guarantee cannot be given. We refuse to take this risk, so for this reason every member of

our team is available for one to one analysis with each and every one of our customers.

The chOice is yOUrs...


spOrTs

A good sportsman is only able to play to the best of his ability on a pitch or

ground that matches this.

We realize that every different type of sporting ground has diverse requirements for it to be

successful.

This is why our mixtures our categorised into varying sporting sections. Our research has

shown that due to the differing amounts a sports ground is damaged or the visual quality it

needs, special mixtures are required instead of just general mixtures given to any sport.

For example, football and rugby pitches need to be hardwearing and quick to establish,

whereas a cricket square demands good wear tolerance and the ability to be closely mown.

Throughout 2010, our sales team have been working closely with numerous green keepers

around the country to develop various new mixtures especially suited for golf courses. We now have over

fifteen mixtures combining different standards of cultivars to suit any price range. Whether it be for greens,

tees or fairways, we now confidently believe we can cover any requirement, and partake in the establishment

of a superior and highly successful golf course.

it is no surprise that a racecourse will undertake severe damage during the racing season. Because of this, our

equestrian mixtures will withstand hard wear, whilst producing a high shoot density. We have combined the

need for an attractive race course, with the ability to overseed divots. perfect!


FOOTBAll And rUGBy miXTUres...

Fr.1 preMiuM FootBAll pitCh30% CArnAC Amenity perennial ryegrass

25% VesuVius Amenity perennial ryegrass

25% Verdi Amenity perennial ryegrass

20% CeZAnne slender red fescue Creeping

ideal for new pitch construction orrenovation, this mixture is quick to establish& will produce a dense, hard wearing swardwith good colour and resistance.

suggested sowing rate: 35g per sq metresuggested cutting height: 25mm

Fr.2 sports FieldrenoVAtion 40% CArnAC Amenity perennial ryegrass



hard wearing all ryegrass blend, suitable forpitch renovation. it will be quick to establishwith a good shoot density.

suggested sowing rate: 25 - 35g per sq metresuggested cutting height: 25mm

Fr.3 eConoMY Winter 40% loureGA Amenity perennial ryegrass

30% reCitAl Amenity perennial ryegrass

30% topGun Amenity perennial ryegrass

A quality mixture for Groundsmen with alower budget.

suitable for pitch renovation, with highshoot density and live ground cover.

suggested sowing rate: 25 - 35g per sq metresuggested cutting height: 25mm


Cr.1 preMiuM squAre 30% CAChMire Amenity perennial ryegrass

30% MArGAritA Amenity perennial ryegrass

40% FlAMenCo Amenity perennial ryegrass

A mixture that will be quick to establish &produce a hard wearing sward with goodregrowth qualities. Will be fine leafed with aclean cut and tolerance to close mowing.ideal for either new sowings or renovation.

suggested sowing rate: 35g per sq metresuggested cutting height: 5 – 20mm.

Cr.2 CriCket outField30% reCitAl Amenity perennial ryegrass

25% CorAil strong Creeping red Fescue

20% ZAMBoni slender creeping red Fescue

15% GreenField.CoM Chewings fescue

10% hiGhlAnd Browntop Bentgrass

A flexible mixture to produce a lowmaintenance sward with a good surface &excellent wear tolerance.

suggested sowing rate: 35g per sq metresuggested cutting height: 5 – 25mm.

Cr.3 eConoMY squAre35% BlAZer4 Amenity perennial ryegrass

30% topGun Amenity perennial ryegrass


A well balanced mixture of ryegrasses andfine grasses for good wear tolerance whenclosely mown.

suggested sowing rate: 35g per sq metresuggested cutting height: 5 – 20mm

cricKeT miXTUres...


hoCkeY And GenerAl Mixtures...

hk.1 hoCkeY pitCh25% sAuViGnon Amenity perennial ryegrass



25% herAld strong Creeping red Fescue


A mixture that is proven to establish quickly, with a good texture and a true playing surface.

suggested sowing rate: 35g per sq metresuggested cutting height: 12 – 15mm

Go.2 GenerAl sport 40% reCitAl Amenity perennial ryegrass


30% MAxiMA strong Creeping red Fescue

the red fescue element will bind the turftogether making an overall thicker swarddue to its creeping growth habit, thereforean excellent mixture for general sportsfields.


Go.1 GenerAl sportsoutField pitCh30% loureGA Amenity perennial ryegrass

25% reVerAnd strong Creeping red Fescue



10% pAnduro smooth stalked Meadowgrass


this will establish in a wide range ofenvironments.



tn.1 tennis 40% sAuViGnon Amenity perennial ryegrass

30% MusiCA Chewings fescue



quick to establish, producing a dense, hardwearing sward with a fine leaf that will bequick to recover and tolerant to closemowing.

suggested sow rate 35-50gms per sqmCut height 12-15mm

BG.2 Green BAiZe 25% FlAMenCo Amenity perennial ryegrass

25% CAChMire Amenity perennial ryegrass

20% sAMAntA slender creeping red Fescue



A high quality combination of fine leafedvarieties that produce a very close knit swardwhich will withstand regular mowing. idealfor bowling greens & croquet lawns.

suggested sow rate 35-50gms per sqmCutting height 5-8mm

BG.1 BoWlinG Green40% CeZAnne slender red fescue Creeping


20% troY Bentgrass

A mix that will produce a dense turf withan even surface. Fast recovery and goodvisual merit.

suggested sow rate 40-50gms per sqmCutting height 5-8mm

Tennis And BOWlinG Greens miXTUres...


cachemire is one of the new generation of sports perennial ryegrass

cultivars, bred specifically for summer sports turf use.

it was supplied in 2009 to several leading cricket clubs, who have all

been extremely impressed with its results. it has been said that in their

opinion, it could be the variety to eclipse sauvignon in performance.

Below is an example of the strength of its qualities:

cAchemireThe new sports turf perennial ryegrass...

VArietY shoot densitY Fineness oF leAF VisuAl Merit CleAnliness oF Cut

Amadeus 6.2 6.6 6.1 6.4

Cachemire 7.5 7.4 7.4 7.0

Greenway 6.9 7.4 6.9 5.9

As the table suggests, cachemire is marked highly upon its qualities. its main benefits for a sports ground are:

{ excellent shoot density to give good grass coverage

{ Fine leafed with low crown which helps to produce a true even surface

{ Fantastic cleanliness of cut and visual merit. This enables the production of a wicket with a highly pleasing appearance

{ Fast regrowth which will aid recovery from wear and damage

{ Goo d resistance to red Thread

We can supply cachemire as a single cultivar or as a part of any of our mixtures. if this variety is not in any of the mixtures

that you require, we will be happy to include this for you, enabling you to see the fantastic results for yourself.

For any further information, our seed specialists are available for advice and guidance.

*data sources from the Turfgrass seed 2010 Guide, published by the British society of plant Breeders in conjunction with the sports Turf research institure


“kirkstAll CriCket CluB now has anoutstAndinG cricket wicket thanks to the out

outstanding results of CACheMire.”

“i AlWAYs get Better results by using hurrells seed, especially when i started using hurrells seeds for sports pitCh renoVAtion’’

Mr Michael Botham owner Botham’s Prestige Rotherham,- South Yorkshire

putting greens are not all of the same quality. Generally, the finest-quality greens are well

kept so that a ball will smoothly roll over the very

closely-mowed grass.

Traditionally greens have been seeded with chewings fescue and common bent to an 80:20 ratio. however,

with clubs pressured to produce consistently fast greens these species are simply not able to perform to

such levels. Over the last two decades Green Keepers have had an ongoing annual renovation programme to

aerate and introduce better grasses.

hurrells believe that we should look more towards higher quality slender creeping red fescues, as well as chewings fescues

which are easier to introduce and have excellent fine turf performance. slender red fescue will also work very well in lower

fertility situations. We have numerous different quality bents, including browntop cultivars

such as Troy and manor, and for high budget courses the stoliferous creeping bents. There

are now many different opportunities for British Green Keepers to improve greens quality.


GOlF for the perfect greens...

hG.1 AllBent

50% MAnor Bentgrass

50% troY Bentgrass

excellent throughout the year for

construction and renovation. Will

tolerate very low cutting regimes

for fast and superior greens.

suggested over-sowing rate: 5g

per metre2.

suggested cutting height: 5–8 mm.

hG.2

100% Creeping Bent

Creeping bent is an aggressive

growing grass that needs high

maintenance & high levels of verti-

cutting for higher shoot density,

recently proved popular after being

sown at Chart hills and the Grove.

Creeping Bents can be sown

unmixed or within one of our

successful mixtures. please apply

for further information.

hG.3


40% CeZAnne slender red fescue

20% troY Bentgrass

suitable for new greens or

renovation, & will tolerate a wide

range of maintenance. excellent

all year round greens turf quality.

suggested sowing rate:

35-50g per metre squared.

suggested cutting height: 5-8 mm.

hMG.


20% hiGhlAnd Bentgrass

this mixture merges the elements

of a chewings fescue & a

bentgrass to provide a well

maintable mixture for a successful

green at a significantly

competitive price.


suggested cutting height:

GOlF miXTUres


GOlF – speciAlisT miXTUres...


hM. FesCue 25% sAMAntA slender red Fescue25% ZAMBoni slender red fescue25% GreenField.CoM

Chewings fescue25% MusiCA Chewings fescue

this fescue mix provides a goodresistance to disease, as well asexceptional shoot density and atolerance to close mowing. it willwork in low fertility soils. Fescuesare ph tolerant and naturallyadapted for use on golf courses.

suggested sowing rate: 35 – 50g per m2suggested cutting height: 4mm – 15mm

hM. tri – FesCue 40% MusiCA Chewings fescue30% herAld Creeping red Fescue30% CeZAnne slender red Fescue

tri-fescue groups the fescue family to produce a mix that canconsistently permit rapidestablishment, suitable for tees,fairways and green surrounds.Adapted for areas that may besandy or suffer droughtconditions.

suggested sowing rate: 35 – 50G per m2suggested cutting height: 7mm – 20mm

hM. estABlishMentAnd reCoVerY 30% ZAMBoni slender red Fescue30% CorAil strong Creeping

red fescue20% CAChMire Amenity

perennial ryegrass15% FlAMenCo Amenity

perennial ryegrass5% hiGhlAnd Browntop Bentgrass

high quality multi – purpose mix.superb for what its title suggests, andalso always an excellent cleanness ofcut and a first class appearance.

suggested sowing rate: 25 – 40g per m2suggested cutting height: 7mm to 20mm

“hurrell & MCleAn seeds combine the reliABilitYand serViCe of a small family business with a Good rangeof CoMpetitiVelY priced products”

Mr T Sellers, Foston on the Wolds

hr.1 GolF rouGhs 20% Bornito sheeps fescue20% triAnA hard Fescue30% CorAil strong Creeping

red Fescue25% GreenField.CoM

Chewings Fescue5% highland Bentgrass

this is especially designed to makerough areas easy to manage, aswell as providing a natural imagewhilst allowing balls to be visisble.

suggested sowing rate: 20-30g per m2suggested cutting height: 20mm upwards


hM. superior sWArd35% CorAil strong Creeping

red Fescue25% MusiCA Chewings fescue20% triAnA hard Fescue20% CeZAnne slender red Fescue

this mixture not only produces its title characteristic, but itcombines the excellent density with superb recovery abilities. hard fescue is a very ornamentallow maintenance fescue.


hM. VersAtile 40% ZAMBoni slender Creeping

red Mixture30% FlAMenCo Amenity

perennial ryegrass30% GreenField.com

Chewings fescue

this unrivalled versatilecombination boasts fine qualitiesthat allow heavy wear resistanceand fast establishment. highlyappropriate for winter greens. it isflexible giving a popular finish.


hM. shAde 40% reVerAnd strong Creeping

red Fescue35% tufted hairgrass25% triAnA hard Fescue

With this, dry and shady areas cannow possess tolerable & wellrecovering grass with an admirablewinter colour. Where even fasterestablishment is required, this mixcan be used with an inclusion of highquality dwarf perennial ryegrass foreven faster germination.


For help or advice about any of our

golf mixtures, one of our specialist

sales team is always available to help.

We can analyse the course, and work

with you to decide upon the best

possible seed solutions. We realize

that every course is different, which

is why we have worked alongside

green keepers to produce our very

wide range of available mixtures.

however, as always, if you cannot

decide upon a mixture within this

brochure, we are more than happy to

design you your very own individual

combination, taking into account the

specifications you give.

GOlF – FAirWAys And Tees miXTUres...


hF.1

30% Bornito sheeps fescue

25% CeZAnne slender red Fescue


15% liBerAtor smooth stalked Meadowgrass


provides a fine leafed appearance,

enabling less cutting & maintenance

across all types of soils.

suggested sowing rate: 35 – 50g per m2

suggested cutting height: 7mm – 20mm

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the ryegrasses in this mixture will enable a

rapidly fast establishment, excellent wear

tolerance, and a very good shoot recovery.



the inclusion of a turf ryegrass will add greatly to the speed of greening up,

establishment, and increase wear tolerance. there is some compromise in

turf quality in return for this extra turf strength in that the leaf appearance is

generally a little broader even in modern improved by breeding turf cultivars.

the most important factors are a nice turf appearance and ability to

withstand wear.

Mixes of higher or all fescue content are generally of better cosmetic quality

but very often simply wear out unless very well maintained.

hF.2


25% triAnA hard Fescue

20% CeZAnne slender red Fescue


15% liBerAtor smooth stalked Meadowgrass


A very fast establishing mixture, ideal for

rapid renovation where a high level of traffic

is expected.



tees


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30% ZAMBoni slender Creeping red Mixture

10% MirACle smooth stalked Meadowgrass


Contains highly rhizomatous cultivars which

enable the quick repair of divots and any

damage on the tees



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40% CAChMire Amenity perennial ryegrass


30% sAuViGnon Amenity perennial ryegrass

this premier mixture contains three of the

best ryegrass cultivars, making this the

ultimate turf perennial mix. it will provide

superb visual merit and fineness of leaf.



“i have found hurrells quAlitY to be VerY Good, their serViCeiMpeCCABle they have the knoWledGe to discuss indiViduAllY my

requirements for diFFerent parts of the links GolF Course”

Mr Keith Callander, Head Groundsman, The Links at Bridlington Bay Golf Club

eQUesTriAn miXTUres...


hrC2 rACeCourse 30% Verdi Amenity perennial ryegrass

30% CAChMire Amenity perennialryegrass

20% reCitAl Amenity perennial ryegrass


this mix will provide a fast establishmentand high shoot density.


hrC3 rACeCourse30% CAChMire Amenity perennial ryegrass



20% sAuViGnon Amenity perennialryegrass

ideal for overseeding divots, this mix is very quick to germinate and responds wellto fertiliser applications. it has an excellentwear tolerance, good shoot density and will provide a superb winter colour.


“hurrells are my nuMBer one supplier of grass seed theirmixes are top rAted, prices CoMpetitiVe their personAl serviceand delivery is second to none. They make mixtures to suit myparticular requireMents as a cricket groundsman”

David HODGSON – Professional Groundsman

hrC1 rACeCourse 30% CAChMire Amenity perennial ryegrass



15% ZAMBoni slender Creeping redMixture

20% pAnduro smooth stalkedMeadowgrass

For new seedings or end of seasonrenovation. excellent live ground cover and withstand hard wear. Will improve theroot strength of turf and aid recovery time.



hrC4 rACeCourse 25% CAChMire Amenity perennial ryegrass




this mixture includes smooth stalk a variety known for its ability to produce turf with high shoot density-a well knittedturf sward.


hp1 polo 25% sAuViGnon Amenity perennial ryegrass




10% sAMAntA slender red Fescue

produces a hard wearing playing surface, with good live ground cover. enables excellentrecovery from wear, with the large inclusion of smooth stalked meadow grass for strong root structure.


hM.8 equiGrAZe3.00 kilo donArd early perennial

4.00 kilo Bree intermediate perennial

4.00 kilo Foxtrot late diploid

1.50 kilo proMesse timothy

0.50 kilo BrooklAWn ssMG

2.00 kilo CorAil strong Creeping red Fescue

this will provide excellent grazing forhorses or ponies, whilst being suited tobeing cut for hay. Will produce a denseturf and have the ability to repair itself.

suggested sowing rate: 15kilos per acre

ColosseuM turF perenniAl rYeGrAss

ColosseuM is a medium-fine, mid-green perennial

ryegrass that has both rapid germination in cold

temperatures (down to 5 degrees centigrade) and

active winter growth and has been bred specifically

for amenity use.

ColosseuM is ideally suited to winter sports

grounds, golf tees, golf fairways and any area that

receives heavy winter wear.

ColosseuM was bred from the few surviving plants

out of a test cricket pitch. The surviving plants were

crossed and resulted in a cultivar capable of

withstanding extreme adverse conditions.

ColosseuM has been used with great success at

major new Zealand sports venues such as eden park

and Wellington stadium.

ColosseuM has been shown to have better drought

tolerance than many of the european bred cultivars

keY points

l rapid germination, even in cold temperatures

l Winter active - grows in temperatures down

to 5 degrees c

l excellent wear recovery

l ideal for winter sports pitches,

golf tees & fairways

soWinG rAtes

new sowings - 35 grams per m2

Overseeding - 20 grams per m2

cOldsTArT – The rugby/Football pitch mix


ColdstArt Mixture50% ColosseuM winter cold active

dwarf turf perennial

50% CArnAC dwarf turf perennial ryegrass

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Unless landscaping is your profession, you may not be aware of the numerous varieties of grass seeds that are

available. There is not merely one seed that will suit every habitat, but several different kinds that, when

teamed together, will produce a lavish area of grass. For example, dwarf perennial ryegrass is extremely quick

to establish, as well as being wear tolerant. strong creeping red fescue gives a very good ground cover, where

as slender red creeping fescue is fine leaved whilst being drought tolerant. Browntop bent has a very high

shoot density, ideal for areas that need to be cut low. These are just a few examples of the

different species we use in our mixtures. As you can see, we use your specific requirements

to analyse the best combinations of seed to ensure you obtain the best possible results.

The mixtures in this section were designed for the particular conditions they will be used for.

if the area of land is not able to receive regular attention, then the hm.2 low maintenance

mixture would be ideal for this purpose. We realize that weather conditions

can also be a large factor in the success of grassed areas, and for this

reason we offer mixtures suitable for shaded, drought and coastal areas.

When it comes to wild flowers, we have over one hundred species

available, allowing you the utmost choice when choosing

your mixture. Wild flowers can be sold by themselves,

with other varieties, or within a grass mixture to reduce

the cost.

lAndscApinG And Wild FlOWer miXTUres

lAndsCApinG speCiAlist Mixtures...


hl.1 (debt of transport)

25% perennial ryegrass

20% strong Creeping red Fescue

30% hard Fescue

10% smooth stalked Meadow Grass

10% Common Bentgrass

5% small leaved White Clover

this mixture is suitable for most

soil types. Conforms to the

department of transport

specification for verges.


35 – 50g per m2


20mm -30mm

hl.2 (low maintenance)


20% slender Creeping red Fescue

25% Chewings Fescue


10% highland Browntop Bent

this mixture is adaptable to a wide

range of conditions and can be cut

short for formal areas or left long

for a natural appearance. Very

little maintenance required.


35 – 50g per m2


10mm – 20mm

hl.3 (general landscaping)




15% Chewings Fescue



this will produce a hard wearing,

durable sward that is quick to

establish. suitbable for landscaping

around buildings


35 – 50g per m2


15mm – 30mm

hl.4 (heavy duty & sports)



ideal for public open spaces, parks,

caravan sites and winter sports

pitches. this mixture is quick to

establish and is highly suited to

areas that need to have a neat

appearance, whilst having to

withstand a lot of wear.


35 – 50g per m2


20mm -30mm

hl.5 (shAde)




5% Wood Meadow Grass


15% sheeps Meadow Grass


suitable for areas which spend a large

proportion of the time in shaded areas.

Formulated to be drought tolerant.

suggested sowing rate: 50g per m2


hM CoAstAl 20% slender Creeping red Fescue




20% hard Fescue

10% Marsh Grass

5% Creeping Bentgrass

Withstands salt laden spray that damages

many grasses.




hM drouGht lAndsCApe 35% tall Fescue

20% hard Fescue



10% Flattened Meadowgrass

5% mini clover blend

highly capable of withstanding quite severe

arid/poor soil conditions, which are especially

seen in the south of england in mid summer

conditions.



“i have been a groundsman for many years now and the speCiAlisedexpertise that i get from hurrells whether it is for polo grounds,

cricket squares or lawns is a huGe support for me”

David Pack – Professional Groundsman & Polo Specialist

WildFloWer Mixtures...


Minster MeAdoWs heAVY soils

12.5% oxeye daisy, 10% Meadow Buttercup, 10% White Campion, 2.5% Betony,

8% ribwort plantain, 2% Birdsfoot trefoil, 1-% self heal, 1.5% Cats ear, 2% ragged

robin, 5% Yellow rattle, 5% Meadow sweet, 2% Meadow Vetchling, 2% st John’s

Wort, 2% kidney Vetch, 8% Yarrow, 2% dark Mullien, 10% Common knapweed,

1.5% Autumn hawkbit, 2.5% Common sorrell, 1.5% purple loosestrife, 35%

slender Creeping red Fescue, 20% Crested dogstail, 10% small leaved timothy,

5% Meadow Foxtail, 5% sweet Vernal Grass, 5% tufted hairgrass, 20% Common

Bentgrass

suitable for clay, heavy, and moisture retentive soils.

Minster MeAdoWs eConoMY (heavy duty & sports)

2% Cornflower, 2% Corn Marigold, 2% Corn Cockle, 2% Corn Chamomile, 2% Field

poppy, 5% oxeye daisy, 7.5% small Burnet, 5% Common sainfoin, 5% Yarrow,

5% Yellow rattle, 7.5% Common Vetch, 2.5% Common knapweed, 5% Common

Flax, 2.5% Common sorrel, 5% White Campion, 5% Crimson Clover, 10% lady’s

Bedstraw, 5% Birdsfoot trefoil, 5% Meadow Buttercup, 7.5% self heal, 7.5% red

Campion, 45% slender Creeping red Fescue, 25% Crested dogstail, 10% sheeps

Fescue, 5% small leaved timothy, 15% Common Bentgrass

designed to produce a good selection at a budget price.

Minster MeAdoWs CAlCereous

7.5% oxeye daisy, 5% small Burnet, 7.5% red Campion, 10% lady’s Bedstraw,

5% Yellow rattle, 10% self heal, 5% hoary plantain, 5% Creeping Buttercup,

7% Meadow Buttercup, 5% Meadow sweet, 1.5% Meadow Cranesbill, 2.5% kidney

Vetch, 7.5% Common knapweed, 2% Field scabious, 1.5% small scabious,

1.5% devil’s Bit scabious, 5% Yarrow, 5% Wild Carrot, 5% Common sainfoin,

1.5% Cowslip, 35% slender Creeping red Fescue, 20% Crested dogstail,

10% sheeps Fescue, 5% Yellow oatgrass, 5% sweet Vernal Grass, 10% Cocksfoot,

15% Common Bentgrass

this mixture is suitable for chalk and sandy soils.

Minster MeAdoWs stAndArd

2.5% Cornflower, 2.5% Corn Marigold, 2.5% Corn Cockle, 2.5% Corn Chamomile,

2.5% Field poppy, 7.5% oxeye daisy, 5% small Burnet, 5% Common sainfoin, 5%

Yarrow, 5% Yellow rattle, 2.5% Betony, 5% Common knapweed, 2.5% Common

sorrel, 7.5% White Campion, 2.5% ragged robin, 10% lady’s Bedstraw, 2.5% st

John’s Wort, 2.5% Birdsfoot trefoil, 2.5% Field scabious, 7.5% Meadow

Buttercup, 7.5% self heal, 7.5% red Campion, 40% slender Creeping red

Fescue, 20% Crested dogstail, 15% sheeps Fescue, 5% Meadow Foxtail, 5%

sweet Vernal Grass, 5% small leafed timothy, 10% Common Bentgrass

this mixture is suitable for a wide range of neutral soils.

cOrnField miXTUres...

For more information please call 01377 271400

or visit www.hmseeds.co.uk page 25

Mixtures inCludinG CornField AnnuAls

AutuMn soWn (YeAr 1 AFter soWinG)

march/April: cut to 7cm if required (no later than end of April)

september/October: cut to 4cm after flowering.

MAintenAnCe thereAFter

march/April: cut to 4-7cm to remove excess grass


sprinG soWn (YeAr 1 oF soWinG)

August/October: cut to 4-7cm after flowering. Timing of this will depend

on sowing time; a late spring sowing will result in a later flowering.


march/April: cut to 4-7cm to remove excess grass.


100% CornField AnnuAls

These require reseeding annually to maintain a display. After several years

of reseeding, a seed bank should have built up in the soil and simply

disturbing the soil every year should stimulate regeneration from this

seed bank.

IN ALL CASES CLIPPINGS SHOULD BE REMOVED.

Mixtures not inCludinG CornField AnnuAls

AutuMn soWn (YeAr 1 AFter soWinG)

march: cut to 4-7cm if there is sufficient material

may: cut to 4-7cm in early may

september: cut to 4cm after flowering


march/April: cut to 4-7cm to remove excess grass

september/October: cut to 4cm after flowering

sprinG soWn (YeAr 1 oF soWinG)

six weeks after sowing cut to 4-7cm if there is sufficient material.

may: cut to 4-7cm in early may, again if there is sufficient material.

(i.e. if sward is higher than 10cm)

september/October: cut to 4cm


march/April: cut to 4-7cm to remove excess

grass september/October:

cut to 4cm after flowering

IN ALL CASES CLIPPINGS SHOULD

BE REMOVED.


W.A.s.p. is the abbreviation

for ‘Water Absorbing seed

process’. This unique seed

coating technology provides the seedling

with additional water and nutritious

elements from the very beginning. The

innovate seed coat includes a water

absorber, which ensures permanent humidity and a fast and

safe germination. The additional water helps the seedling

especially under dry conditions. nearly every kind of seed that

we supply can now be supplied with our new WAsp system.

seed CoAtinG With huMiC ACids – this seed treatment

affects the whole plant and its life.

seeds – the treatment of the seeds with diluted humate

solution stimulates the cell membranes as well as the metabolic

activities and increases thereby the germination rate.

roots – the capacity of the root to take up nutrients is

increased by using humic acids.

plAnt GroWth – the plant development increases by

enhanced cell assimilation and photosynthesis.

We also have 100% smooth stalked meadow Grass for inclusion in Turf production mixtures

and also a Fine Turf mixture.

We are eager to deal with questions regarding this new seed treatment, so please call for information.

Alternatively feel free to visit and take a look at the seed for yourself.

W.A.s.p. cOATed seed...

some of our typical wasp coated mixtures...

WAsp 150% Cleopatra perennial ryegrass

50% Verdi perennial ryegrass

WAsp 250% Vesuvius perennial ryegrass

50% Cleopatra perennial ryegrass

WAsp Fine Green80% Musica Chewings Fescue

20% troy Bentgrass

not everybody is aware of all of the species of grass that are available. The

cultivars we use are all recommended by the ‘sTri’ which is the sports Turf

research institute. each variety is given a score out of ten on the

characteristics such as wear tolerance, summer greenness and many more.

Aside from this, for those who do not have a significant knowledge of grasses,

it may not be clear as to why we use the specific types in our mixtures. if the

description below each mixture is not enough information, the table to the left

will hopefully help give a better understanding of why we use what we do. This

also enables you to tailor make your own mixture. When looking at the table,

you can see the marks out of ten for characteristics of the various grasses,

allowing you to focus on the results you want to obtain and choosing the best

species for these requirements. We are always happy to help you find the

perfect mixture which is why you can speak to one of our specialists at any

time. if you do not have access to an sTri list for information about the

cultivars, we will gladly go through this with you to help you find the perfect

cultivar. We stock some of the most highly rated seed available.

A liTTle help...

ChArACteristiCs perennial strong Creeping Chewings slender Creeping sheeps/ tall smooth stalked Creeping Fine leaved

oF soMe turF speCies ryegrass red Fescue Fescue red Fescue hard Fescue Fescue Meadow Grass Bent Bent

Wear tolerance 10 4 3 4 3 7 9 2 1

disease tolerance 8 7 5 4 5 8 7 2 2

drought tolerance 4 6 7 8 8 9 5 5 3

speed of establishment 10 8 7 6 6 5 2 4 3

nutrient requirements 9 6 4 4 3 7 8 9 7

heat tolerance 2 5 6 6 5 8 5 7 5

Fineness of leaf 2 4 8 8 9 1 3 6 6

Cleaness of Cut 3 7 8 8 9 2 5 6 6

salt tolerance 4 5 7 8 9 7 4 5 5

shade tolerance 5 5 6 6 7 6 5 5 5

shoot density 3 4 9 9 9 2 5 8 9

submersion tolerance 2 4 4 4 3 5 4 3 3

thatch production 1 4 5 6 6 3 3 9 7

Cold tolerance 2 3 3 3 4 3 6 6 5


sOWinG rATes

soWinG rAte kG/M²standard Areas 5g/m² 20g/m² 35g/m²

Football = 4,050m2 80 150

Football = 10,800m2 225 375

rugby = 6,900m2 150 250

tennis = 262m2 5.5 10

Cricket = 520m2 10.5 18

Bowls = 1,600m2 8 32 56

Golf = 500m2 2.5 10 17.5


AreA CoVered, per 20kG BAG,At the FolloWinG seedinG rAtesseed rates (per 20kg bag) Coverage given M²

5g/m² 4,000m²

10g/m² 2,000m²

15g/m² 1,333m²

20g/m² 1,000m²

25g/m² 800m²

30g/m² 666m²

35/m² 571m²

seed rAtes For lArGer lAndsCAped AreAs

seed rates g/m² kg per hectare req. kg per Acre req.

15 150 60

20 200 80

25 250 100

30 300 120

35 350 140


sOil ph And TUrF GrOWThA

Cid

Alk

Alin

e

4.o 5.o 6.o 7.o 8.o

hard and sheep's fescue

slender and strong Creeping red Fescue

Chewings Fescue

Browntop Bent

Creeping Bent

smooth stalked Meadow Grass

perennial ryegrass

Annual Meadow Grass


recommended use of piCColo cold and wet areas

l extremely cold tolerant

l tolerates submersion for more months

l high density under regurlarly mowing

l Grows well also under short days

reCoMMended use oF

piCColo Cold And Wet AreAs

use reCoMMendAtion

lawns in pure stand

lawns in mixture with poa

pratensis-20 % teno

sportsfields Mixture with piccolo

pratensis and perennial

ryegrass-20 %

perennial ryegrass.

phleUm BerTOlOnii – piccOlO - superb for cold Wet Areas

VerY hiGh WinterhArdiness

Timothy has from nature the very best

cold tolerance.

it grows very well in the northern

scandinavian under long days and low

temperature. The normal timothe for

forage is phleum pratense but

piccOlO is of the special low and small

leaved timothy types - phelum

bertolonii - and is especially

breed for aminity use under cold and

wet conditions.

niCe densitY

density is normally not linked to timothy but piccOlO offers a very nice

dense carpet of grass beeing of the Bertolonii type and not of the the

normal forage types. Under normal mowing as lawn piccOlO has a very

nice density with a soft growt habit - excellent for lawns.

sMAll leAVes And A VerY niCe GenerAl AppeArAnCe

The leaves of piccOlO are broader than for most perennial

ryegrasses but the general appearance is very good

with a light green to bluish look. piccOlO can be

recommended in mixtures but the very best look will

appear when used in pure stand.

rATinG

density Winter hardiness Tolerance to coloursubmersion

l l l l

piccOlO sTri reFerence comparable with smooth-stalked meadow-grass

Water Tolerance Visual merit shoot density slow regrowth

5.6 4.8 4.3 6.2

piCColo the answer to extreme cold andwet condition.



hurrells (hurrell & mclean seeds ltd)Beverley road cranswick driffield. east yorkshire. yO25 9pF

Tel: +44(1377) 271400 Fax: +44(1377) 271500 www.hmseeds.co.uk

quality seed everytime

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