E15 Road Verge
Official Department for Transport mixture
-
Official Department for Transport road verge mixture
-
Tolerant of drought and moderate salinity
-
Fast to germinate and establish
-
Tolerant of a wide range of soils
The official grass seed mixture for road verges, as specified by the Department for Transport. Designed to give fast establishment, be tolerant of harsh conditions and grow in poor quality soils. The inclusion of white clover aids growth on impoverished soils. White clover is a legume which takes nitrogen from the air and returns it to the soil, providing a source of nutrients for the neighbouring grass plants.
AREAS OF USE
- Road verges
Composition
| Quantity | Species |
|---|---|
| 40% | Strong Creeping Red Fescue |
| 25% | Perennial Ryegrass Dwarf |
| 10% | Chewings Red Fescue |
| 10% | Hard Fescue |
| 10% | Smooth Stalked Meadow Grass |
| 2.5% | Browntop Bent |
| 2.5% | White Clover Small Leaved |
Specifications
| Name | Value |
|---|---|
| Sowing rate | 10-20g/m² |
| Mowing height | Down to 75mm |
| Pack size | 20kg |
Characteristics
|
|
Drought Tolerant |
|
|
Fast Establishment |
E15 Road Verge