Outfields Grass Seed
Outfields Grass Seed is a professional-quality sports turf mixture developed for cricket outfields, tennis courts and general sports pitches where durability, rapid recovery and excellent playing quality are essential. Carefully formulated using elite perennial ryegrasses, Chewings Fescue, Slender Creeping Red Fescue and Browntop Bent, this premium blend produces a dense, fine-leaved sward capable of withstanding intensive sporting use while maintaining an attractive appearance throughout the year.
Designed for sports clubs, schools, local authorities and professional grounds staff, Outfields Grass Seed establishes quickly to create a resilient playing surface with excellent wear tolerance. The carefully balanced combination of perennial ryegrass provides fast establishment and durability, while the fine fescues and Browntop Bent improve turf density, appearance and recovery.
The premium formulation consists of:
- 35% Columbine Perennial Ryegrass
- 15% Melbourne Perennial Ryegrass
- 25% Trophy Chewings Fescue
- 20% Smirna Slender Creeping Red Fescue
- 5% Highland Browntop Bent
Each grass species has been selected to maximise sports turf performance.
The perennial ryegrasses establish rapidly, creating a hard-wearing surface capable of tolerating regular play throughout the season. They also provide excellent recovery from wear, helping maintain safe, even playing conditions.
Chewings Fescue produces an attractive fine leaf texture and improves overall turf density, while Slender Creeping Red Fescue spreads naturally through underground rhizomes, strengthening the sward and repairing minor wear. Browntop Bent further refines the playing surface, increasing density and helping produce the smooth, even finish expected on high-quality sports turf.
Outfields Grass Seed is ideally suited to:
- Cricket outfields
- Tennis courts
- School sports fields
- Sports clubs
- Recreation grounds
- Training facilities
- Community playing fields
- Multi-use sports pitches
- Landscape sports areas
- Overseeding existing outfields
A major advantage of Outfields Grass Seed is its excellent balance between wear tolerance and visual quality. The perennial ryegrasses provide strength and rapid establishment, while the fine fescues reduce the coarse appearance often associated with heavily ryegrass-based mixtures. The result is a hard-wearing but attractive playing surface that performs reliably throughout the sporting season.
The creeping fescues and Browntop Bent reproduce vegetatively through rhizomes and dense tillering, enabling the turf to spread naturally and maintain excellent ground cover. This improves long-term resilience while helping suppress weeds and reduce bare areas caused by heavy use.
As part of the professional Designer Grass Seed range, every seed is produced using carefully selected cultivars independently assessed for sports turf performance. All seed receives HEADSTART® GOLD treatment to encourage rapid germination, vigorous establishment and stronger root development, ensuring dependable performance under UK conditions.
Whether establishing a new cricket outfield, renovating a tennis court or improving a general sports field, Outfields Grass Seed delivers professional-quality results with excellent durability, rapid recovery and outstanding presentation.
Sowing & Establishment
Sow Outfields Grass Seed from March to May or late August to October, when soil temperatures remain above 8°C.
Prepare a clean, level and firm seedbed by removing weeds, stones and debris before cultivating to a fine tilth. Sow evenly at a rate of 35 to 50 g per square metre, lightly rake the seed into the surface and gently roll to ensure excellent seed-to-soil contact.
Maintain adequate soil moisture throughout germination until the young plants become fully established.
Growing On
The perennial ryegrasses establish rapidly while the fine fescues and Browntop Bent continue to increase turf density.
Commence mowing when the grass reaches approximately 50–60 mm, gradually reducing the cutting height until the recommended maintenance height of 13 mm is achieved.
Apply balanced sports turf fertilisers according to seasonal requirements and irrigate during prolonged dry periods where necessary.
Ongoing Maintenance
Maintain Outfields Grass Seed at approximately 13 mm for optimum playing quality. Regular aeration, scarification and autumn overseeding will preserve turf density, improve drainage and encourage continued recovery from wear. Routine maintenance will ensure a smooth, resilient and attractive sports surface throughout the year.
Why Choose Outfields Grass Seed?
Outfields Grass Seed has been developed specifically for sports turf professionals who require a reliable balance of wear tolerance, fine appearance and long-term durability. The carefully selected blend of perennial ryegrasses, Chewings Fescue, Slender Creeping Red Fescue and Browntop Bent creates a dense, resilient sward capable of maintaining excellent playing conditions throughout the sporting season.
Ideal for cricket clubs, tennis clubs, schools, local authorities and sports contractors, this premium mixture establishes quickly, recovers rapidly from wear and delivers a professional finish. Enhanced with HEADSTART® GOLD seed treatment, it provides outstanding establishment and dependable long-term performance under UK conditions.
Key Features
- Premium sports turf grass seed mixture
- Ideal for cricket outfields and tennis courts
- Dense, fine-leaved playing surface
- Excellent wear tolerance
- Rapid establishment and recovery
- Contains elite perennial ryegrasses, Chewings Fescue, Slender Creeping Red Fescue and Browntop Bent
- Attractive year-round appearance
- Treated with HEADSTART® GOLD
- Recommended sowing rate 35–50 g/m²
- Recommended mowing height 13 mm
Information
Pack Size: 20kg
Sowing Rate: 35-50g/m2
Cutting Height: 5mm
