Reclamation Grass Seed
Reclamation Grass Seed is a professional-quality grass seed mixture developed for the restoration of disturbed land, environmental improvement projects and areas where rapid vegetation establishment is essential. Designed for demanding conditions, this specialist mixture combines drought-tolerant grasses with nitrogen-fixing legumes to create a resilient, low-maintenance sward capable of thriving on poor or imported soils.
Whether restoring brownfield land, stabilising embankments, reclaiming quarry sites or establishing vegetation on newly landscaped developments, Reclamation Grass Seed provides dependable long-term performance while helping to reduce soil erosion and improve soil structure.
The carefully balanced formulation contains:
- 30% MASTERPIECE Tall Fescue
- 20% VENICE Perennial Ryegrass
- 25% CORAIL Strong Creeping Red Fescue
- 10% TROPHY Chewings Fescue
- 7% HIGHLAND Browntop Bent
- 3% ALICE White Clover
- 5% Birdsfoot Trefoil
Each component has been selected for its specific contribution to long-term site performance.
Tall Fescue develops an exceptionally deep root system, providing outstanding drought tolerance and enabling the mixture to establish successfully on difficult soils with limited moisture availability.
Perennial Ryegrass germinates rapidly, giving quick initial ground cover that helps protect exposed soil while reducing weed invasion during establishment.
Strong Creeping Red Fescue spreads naturally through underground rhizomes, strengthening the sward and improving long-term soil stability. Chewings Fescue contributes a finer leaf texture and improved turf density, while Browntop Bent enhances overall ground cover and persistence.
The inclusion of White Clover and Birdsfoot Trefoil provides significant environmental benefits. Both legumes naturally fix atmospheric nitrogen, improving soil fertility over time and reducing the need for artificial fertilisers. Their deep rooting habits also help bind loose soils, improving erosion resistance and encouraging sustainable vegetation establishment.
Reclamation Grass Seed is particularly suitable for:
- Land reclamation projects
- Brownfield developments
- Quarry restoration
- Landfill sites
- Embankments
- Roadside slopes
- Industrial developments
- Utility installations
- Environmental restoration
- Erosion control schemes
One of the major advantages of this mixture is its adaptability. It performs well on poor-quality soils where conventional lawn mixtures often struggle, producing durable vegetation that requires relatively little ongoing maintenance once established.
As part of the professional Designer Grass Seed range, every seed is treated with HEADSTART® GOLD, an advanced biological seed treatment that promotes faster germination, improved root development and stronger early growth. This helps ensure reliable establishment, even in challenging environmental conditions.
Sowing & Establishment
Sow Reclamation Grass Seed from March to May or late August to October, when soil temperatures remain above 8°C.
Prepare a reasonably firm seedbed by removing debris and levelling the surface where practical. Sow evenly at 25 g/m², lightly rake the seed into the surface and gently consolidate to ensure good seed-to-soil contact. Maintain adequate moisture during germination where possible.
Growing On
The perennial ryegrass provides rapid early establishment while the tall fescue, creeping red fescue and legumes continue developing deep root systems and long-term ground cover.
Avoid heavy traffic during establishment. Once the vegetation reaches approximately 50–60 mm, the first cut may be carried out if mowing is required.
Ongoing Maintenance
Maintain at approximately 25 mm where a managed appearance is required. On many reclamation sites, mowing may only be necessary occasionally to control excessive growth.
Periodic inspections for invasive weeds during the first growing season will help ensure successful long-term establishment. Once fully established, the mixture requires relatively little maintenance compared with conventional amenity grass seed mixtures.
Why Choose Reclamation Grass Seed?
Reclamation Grass Seed has been specifically developed for difficult environments where reliable establishment, erosion control and long-term vegetation cover are essential. Its combination of deep-rooting grasses, creeping fescues and nitrogen-fixing legumes creates a durable sward capable of improving poor soils while resisting drought and erosion.
Ideal for environmental restoration, civil engineering projects, quarries, embankments and brownfield developments, this premium mixture establishes quickly and provides dependable long-term performance. Treated with HEADSTART® GOLD, it delivers improved germination, stronger root development and healthier vegetation from the very beginning.
Key Features
- Professional reclamation grass seed mixture
- Excellent soil stabilisation
- Helps reduce soil erosion
- Deep-rooting Tall Fescue for drought tolerance
- Contains White Clover and Birdsfoot Trefoil
- Improves poor soil fertility naturally
- Low maintenance after establishment
- Treated with HEADSTART® GOLD
- Recommended sowing rate 25 g/m²
- Recommended mowing height 25 mm
Information
Pack Size: 20kg
Sowing Rate: 25(g/m2)
Mowing Height 25mm
