Browntop Bent Grass Seed (Agrostis Tenuis) (Variety Manor)
 
Why Buy this product?
 
 
A small seeded, loosely tufted grass (spreading with short rhizomes)
 
 
Commonly used in amenity situations. Ideal for golf greens, bowling greens and any dense short turf 
 
 
Much finer leaves, less aggressive growth, lighter green colour and smaller plant than Highland Bent (Agrostis Castellana)
 
 
High shoot density
 
 
Early heading and good drought resistance
 
 
Weed suppressor as the plant colonises on thin areas
 
 
Little agricultural value
 
 
Found naturally in the UK on heaths, moorlands, pastures, waste ground, hills, mountains etc. Grows on a large range of soils however prefers acidic and free-draining soils. 
 
 
Usually requires a pH of 4-6
 
 
Usually requires 12-27 degrees to germinate
 
 
Flowers June-Aug
 
 
10-70cm in height