Whittet Kikuyu Grass

We recommend our Whittet Kikuyu Grass for this. It is a deep-rooted, self-repairing perennial that forms a dense pasture and spreads by stolons above and below the soil surface. It is very competitive and helps reduce soil erosion. It suits sand to heavy soils in areas with 650mm+ rainfall and is popular across coastal South West WA.

For Whittet Kikuyu Grass, the best time to sow is when soil temperature is above 20°C and there is a high chance of several days of good soil moisture. We recommend 2 to 5 kg/ha. Our Whittet Kikuyu is coated and treated with Gaucho, and it comes in 2kg, 5kg and 25kg bags to suit anything from a small block to a large paddock.

With newly sown Whittet Kikuyu Grass, we recommend waiting until the runners are about 20 to 25cm long and have taken significant roots. When grazing begins, check that stock are not pulling the runners out of the soil. It is quite competitive once established, so a careful start pays off in a dense, long-lasting sward.

If it's Whittet Kikuyu Grass, keep it grazed short. Palatability is high when the sward is kept short and has significant legume content, while older growth is not readily eaten. It also responds well to fertiliser, especially nitrogen during the warm season, which helps keep feed quality up through summer when moisture is available.

Our Whittet Kikuyu Grass is highly persistent and survives long dry periods. It is a drought-tolerant warm season grass that persists better under lower fertility than other kikuyu varieties. It is active from late spring through summer and early autumn, gives high quality feed if summer moisture is available, and suits sheep and cattle pastures.

Whittet Kikuyu Grass is a good option. It tolerates waterlogging and mild salinity, suits sand to heavy soils, and performs in 650mm+ rainfall areas of the South West. It also has reasonable frost tolerance. For heavily salt-affected ground, we would point you to Puccinellia or Tyrrell Tall Wheatgrass instead.

You can, but with Whittet Kikuyu Grass expect strong competition. It provides very little winter growth, and its persistence and competitiveness reduce its compatibility with other pastures, including legumes. Legume content does improve palatability when the sward is kept grazed short. Talk to us about the best companion species for your soil and rainfall.

No, Whittet Kikuyu Grass provides very little winter growth. It is a warm-season perennial, most active from late spring through summer and early autumn while the weather is warm. Its persistence and competitiveness also reduce compatibility with other pastures, including legumes, so talk to us before planning winter companions. It gives high quality summer feed when moisture is available.

We stock coated Whittet Kikuyu Grass in 2kg, 5kg and 25kg bags, so it suits small blocks through to larger paddocks. The seed is coated and treated with Gaucho. For pasture we recommend 2 to 5 kg/ha, sown when soil temperature is above 20°C and there is a high chance of several days of good soil moisture.

Both are summer-active, spreading perennials. Our Whittet Kikuyu Grass is well proven for coastal South West sheep and cattle pastures, handles waterlogging, and persists under lower fertility. Bermuda Grass Speedie is a strong choice for irrigated summer pasture and hay, including where water is salty. Talk to us about your soil, water and stock.