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The world’s first patented PBR Kikuyu variety, Village Green® is now available at Coolabah Turf.

Village Green® is a new and distinct variety of Kikuyu (Pennisetum clandestinum) naturally selected from Queensland’s Sunshine Coast hinterland.

The application for PBR made under the Plant Breeders Rights Act was accepted on June 27, 2008 following approximately 5 years of research and development project trials. The PBR certificate for Village Green® (RK19) has been issued by IP Australia to Western Australian based company, Future Turf Pty Ltd. Overview:

Village Green® is a bright green turfgrass, generally two – three shades stronger in visual colour than common Kikuyu. It boasts a tight sward which is due to a unique characteristic of shorter internodes, which promotes more frequent branching and therefore greater density. This unique growth habit aids in faster establishment, faster recovery from wear and superior weed suppression than other common Kikuyu varieties.

Village Green® is grown exclusively under license, and was sought by Coolabah Turf production managers in the hunt for a warm season turf variety with superior drought tolerance and winter colour retention.

Village Green’s superior degree of drought tolerance is due to its massive fibres’ root system which enhances more efficient water and nutrient uptake than common Kikuyu varieties. This trait dictates that Village Green® is watered significantly less than any other drought tolerant turf variety currently on the market. We recommend it is watered on an as needs basis only to prevent high thatch build up and unnecessary maintenance.

Village Green’s proven winter activity means it will establish in cool climates all year round, whether the project is installed with either hard turf, or stolens. Its impressive winter growth habit also enables Village Green to recover against wear or frost damage despite cold temperatures.

This core trait makes Village Green an appealing alternative for Councils managing open green space corridors and is a superior performing turf choice for community sporting reserves.

Village green® must be grown in full sun. It will not tolerate shade. For best results we recommend frequent mowing at approximately 25mm.

Features:

• A finer leaf variety of Kikuyu
• ore winter active
• Greater density
• Faster/more aggressive growing
• Two – three shades greener in colour – especially noticeable during winter.

Benefits:

• A more glamorous looking lawn to woo your neighbours
• Shorter dormancy period/improved winter colour retention
• Less weed invasion
• Less water required to establish/less water and fertiliser required to maintain
• Faster rate of repair if damaged

NB. It is critical to note Village Green should only be watered and fertilised on an as needs basis.