The Origins of Smooth Stalked Meadow Grass

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Features of smooth stalked meadow grass

Smooth stalked meadow grass is frequently found in the wild in both mineral and humus rich soils in both the Northern and Southern hemispheres.

It is a fine-leaved, persistent species with erect, leafy shoots.

Growth starts early in spring and re-growth consists mainly of leafy material, which can be mown very easily and cleanly.

It tolerates hard wear and can regenerate from a vigorous, side tillering rhizome root system, even if the sward is badly damaged. These features make it fantastic for golf tees, sports surfaces or lawns.

Germination and establishment are slower than most grass species and slow to establish in the sward but once mature it forms a strong presence within the mix (providing it is sown in the correct ratio).

This grass species is drought tolerant and winter hardy which makes it a perfect partner for Jubilee Turf.

Smooth stalked meadow grass also has excellent shade tolerance and winter greenness. It has a flowery seed head which is easily confused with annual meadow grass and as they are from the same family this is an easy mistake to make. Annual meadow grass is, however, a weed grass which to the trained eye has obvious differences.

The easiest way to tell the difference if not the seed head, it is the leaves. The annual meadow grass leaf has a crinkle to the leaves which differentiates it from the smooth stalked meadow grass.

Why Smooth stalked meadow grass is used in lawn turf

Smooth stalked meadow grass adds rapid recovery from wear, shade tolerance and rich colour.

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