Grade - British Seed Houses

BSH Grade ‘A’ MixturesA4LowMaintenance AreasA5 A6 A7Cricket &Lawn TennisSupra Shade’Olympic Quality’Sports Ground40% CORAIL(Strong Creeping Red Fescue)30% RAISA(Chewings Fescue)25% ABERFLEECE(Sheeps Fescue)5% HIGHLAND(Browntop Bent)Non ryegrass lowmaintenance landscapingNatural parklandappearanceTolerates poor soil typesLow nutrient useA4 is suitable for creatingnatural grassland landscapeswhere minimal maintenanceis required. It’s adaptable to arange of cutting heights makingit ideal for whip plantings or leftto grow to form an attractiveseed head canopy.Sowing rate:35g/m 2 (350kgs/ha) or5 - 10g/m 2 (50 -100kgs/hawhen combiningwild flowers)Overseeding rate:20g/m 2 (200kgs/ha)Cutting height:Between 20mm - uncut levelFertiliser recommendation:In the seedbed -Basatop FairOnce established -No requirement45% ABERIMP(Perennial Ryegrass)40% ESCAPADE(Perennial Ryegrass)15% VESUVIUS(Perennial Ryegrass)Quick to establishHard wearingHigh density ground coverSuperior rootingThis 100% perennial ryegrassblend is one of the topperforming mixtures of its kindfor close mown high qualityturf areas. A5 is an ideal mixturefor repairing wicket ends andbase lines, where excellentroot penetration and densityis required.Golf Tees:A5 Aber-Ryegolf50% AberElf(Perennial Ryegrass)50% AberImp(Perennial Ryegrass)Sowing rate:35g/m 2 (350kgs/ha)Overseeding rate:20g/m 2 (200kgs/ha)Cutting height:Down to 5mmFertiliser recommendation:In the seedbed -Basatop FairOnce established -Floranid Permanent40% CORAIL(Strong Creeping Red Fescue)20% CALLIOPE(Chewings Fescue)15% PARSIFAL(Smooth-StalkedMeadow Grass)15% RAISA(Chewings Fescue)7.5% HIGHLAND(Browntop Bent)2.5% SUPRA(Poa Supina)Tolerates shadeTolerates droughtMaintains goodground coverThis mixture now benefitsfrom the inclusion of theshade tolerant SUPRANOVAPoa supina which also tolerateswear. These properties makeA6 ideal for problem shadeareas under trees and buildingsurrounds. Use a pre-seedfertiliser prior to sowing toprovide good nutrient levelsand relieve compaction toaid establishment.Sowing rate:40g/m 2 (400kgs/ha)Overseeding rate:25g/m 2 (250kgs/ha)Cutting height:Between 25 - 50mmFertiliser recommendation:In the seedbed -Basatop FairOnce established -Floranid Permanent25% VESUVIUS(Perennial Ryegrass)20% CARNAC(Perennial Ryegrass)20% LUCIUS(Perennial Ryegrass)20% JAVELIN(Slender CreepingRed Fescue)15% JULIA(Smooth-StalkedMeadow Grass)Dark green insummer and winterRapid recovery from wearHigh shoot densitydrought tolerant swardExcellent RedThread resistanceA7 is the ultimate sports groundmixture for new constructionswhere ‘Olympic quality’ isrequired. Adaptable to variablemanagements to suit a widerange of sports.Sowing rate:35g/m 2 (350kgs/ha)Overseeding rate:20g/m 2 (200kgs/ha)Cutting height:Between 10 - 25mmShade option:For enhanced shade andwear tolerance, a 2.5%content of SUPRANOVAPoa supina can be included.Fertiliser recommendation:In the seedbed -Basatop FairOnce established -Floranid Permanent