Although it may not be as well known as Kentucky bluegrass or buffalo grass, kikuyu grass is a great choice for cemeteries, schoolyards and golf courses. Kikuyu grass is a turfgrass that is indigenous to Kenya, however, within the past few years, kikuyu grass has been making its way into residential lawns and gardens. This is due to the number of great benefits that kikuyu grass has to offer residential backyards and gardeners.
Easy to Grow
In comparison to a number of other turfgrasses, growing kikuyu grass is fairly easy. This is thanks to its invasive characteristics. Kikuyu grass can be grown from plugs, sod, sprigs, and seeds. In fact, kikuyu grass is so invasive that it has been added to the list of Federal Noxious Weeds. Although kikuyu grass will cause no harm to people, it can easily spread out of your garden and into other areas of the exterior.
Aesthetic Appeal
Anyone who has grown kikuyu grass in the past already knows that it is extremely aesthetically appealing. Not only is the kikuyu grass a beautiful shade of green, but thanks to its white filament, the grass gains a silvery sheen after a fresh cut. This will help make your lawn the topic of conversation throughout the entire neighborhood.
Quick Growth
Kikuyu grass is one of the fastest growing turfgrasses. If planted and maintained properly, kikuyu grass has the potential to grow up to an inch per day. The optimal growth temperature for kikuyu grass is between 60°F and 90°F. However, kikuyu grass is able to withstand heats of up to 100°F. This makes growing kikuyu grass a great choice, regardless of the climate.
Strength
One of the final benefits of kikuyu grass is that it is extremely strong. Kikuyu grass offers a high pivot and traffic resistance. This makes it great for outdoor events and parties. On the other hand, kikuyu grass also offers great foot support and is perfect for sports. This makes it easy to set up a quick game of soccer in the backyard. With all of these great benefits, it is easy to see why kikuyu grass is becoming more popular.
Although it is still relatively not well known, kikuyu grass has a number of great benefits. These benefits include ease of growth, aesthetic appeal, efficiency of growth and strength. These great benefits separate kikuyu grass from the other types of turfgrass. After learning all of this, one can clearly see that kikuyu grass is a great choice for residential backyards and gardens.
For more information about how kikuyu grass can benefit your garden, feel free to contact the seed superstars at Stover Seed.
