Bowling Green Elite Green Grass Seed
Bowling Green Elite Green Grass Seed is a premium professional grass seed mixture developed specifically for bowling greens and golf greens where exceptional playing quality is essential. Formulated using 100% Browntop Bent grass, this elite mixture produces an extremely fine, dense and uniform turf capable of withstanding regular close mowing while maintaining outstanding colour, smoothness and performance throughout the playing season.
Designed for sports turf professionals, greenkeepers and bowling clubs, this high-performance mixture is ideal for both the construction of new greens and the renovation or overseeding of existing playing surfaces. Browntop Bent is internationally recognised for producing some of the finest quality sports turf available, combining excellent shoot density with outstanding tolerance to close mowing. The result is a smooth, true playing surface capable of meeting the highest standards expected on modern bowling and golf greens.
One of the key strengths of Bowling Green Elite Green Grass Seed is its ability to produce a dense sward that recovers well from regular play and routine maintenance. The fine leaf texture allows bowls to run consistently across the surface while creating the attractive appearance expected from professionally maintained greens. The dense turf also helps suppress weed invasion and reduces opportunities for moss establishment when combined with an appropriate maintenance programme.
The selected Browntop Bent cultivars also offer excellent resistance to several common turf diseases, helping maintain healthy growth throughout the growing season. Their natural persistence and ability to tolerate intensive mowing make this mixture particularly suitable for high-quality fine turf where presentation and performance are equally important. When managed correctly, the turf develops into an exceptionally smooth and resilient surface capable of providing many years of reliable service.
Although designed primarily for bowling greens, the mixture is equally suitable for golf greens, croquet lawns, ornamental fine turf and prestige landscapes where the finest possible grass surface is required. Whether carrying out complete reconstruction, seasonal renovation or autumn overseeding, Bowling Green Elite Green Grass Seed provides professional results with excellent establishment and long-term durability.
As part of the professional Designer range, the seed benefits from high purity and germination standards, helping establish a uniform sward with fewer weeds and greater consistency. Once established, regular mowing, balanced nutrition and appropriate aeration will ensure the playing surface continues to improve year after year.
Sowing & Establishment
Sow Bowling Green Elite Green Grass Seed during April to June or from late August to September, when soil temperatures encourage rapid germination.
Prepare a fine, firm seedbed by removing weeds, levelling the surface and producing a fine tilth. Broadcast the seed evenly at the recommended sowing rate of 8 g per square metre for new greens or renovation work. Lightly rake to cover the seed before firming with a roller to ensure excellent seed-to-soil contact.
Maintain consistent soil moisture throughout germination and establishment, avoiding prolonged drying of the seedbed.
Growing On
Seedlings establish steadily under favourable conditions and should be allowed to develop before commencing mowing.
Begin mowing only when the grass reaches approximately 20–25 mm, reducing the height gradually over several weeks until the desired playing height is achieved. Avoid removing more than one-third of the leaf blade at any one cut.
Apply a balanced turf fertiliser where required and continue regular irrigation during prolonged dry weather to encourage deep rooting and healthy growth.
Ongoing Maintenance
Maintain the turf at approximately 4–6 mm during the main playing season, depending on the requirements of the green.
Regular brushing, aeration, scarification and top dressing will help preserve surface smoothness while encouraging dense growth. Overseeding during autumn renovations helps maintain turf density and recover worn areas.
A carefully managed maintenance programme will ensure the surface remains true, healthy and capable of delivering consistent playing performance year after year.
Why Choose Bowling Green Elite Green Grass Seed?
Bowling Green Elite Green Grass Seed has been developed for turf managers who demand the highest standards of playing quality. Its carefully selected 100% Browntop Bent formulation produces exceptionally fine, dense turf capable of tolerating intensive management while maintaining outstanding appearance and performance.
Ideal for bowling clubs, golf courses, croquet lawns and prestige landscapes, this premium mixture offers excellent disease resistance, superb close mowing tolerance and long-term durability. Whether constructing a new green or renovating an established surface, Bowling Green Elite Green Grass Seed provides professional results trusted by fine turf specialists.
Key Features
- Premium 100% Browntop Bent grass mixture
- Designed for bowling and golf greens
- Produces an exceptionally fine, dense turf
- Excellent tolerance to close mowing
- High disease resistance
- Creates a smooth, true playing surface
- Ideal for new greens and overseeding
- Suitable for professional and club use
- Recommended sowing rate 8 g/m²
- Typical mowing height 4–6 mm
Information
Pack Size: 20kg
Sowing Rate: 8g/m2
Cutting Height: 5mm
Mixture Formulation
70% Sefton Browntop Bent
30% Cleek Browntop Bent
