Cats, dogs, rabbits and guinea pigs seek out this green grassy plant to eat and to sit and lie on. Easy to grow. Sow from spring onwards either as a patch in your garden or in seedling trays to remain portable. Sow reasonably thickly and control with hedge clippers. Drought tolerant and vigorous. Also known as Cocksfoot.
Maturity 60 days from direct sowing.
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Dactylis glomerata
| OPTIMUM SOIL TEMP FOR GERMINATION | DAYS TO GERMINATION | HEIGHT | DISTANCE APART TO PLANT SEEDLINGS | WHEN TO SOW | NUMBER OF SEEDS PER PACKET | PREFERRED GROWING METHOD | BEST USE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15-24 | 14-21 |
30cm
|
2cm
|
1.2.3 | 1000 |
Direct Sow
|
Ornamental
|
KEY to WHEN TO SOW |
1 Early Spring | 2 Late Spring & Early Summer |
3 Late Summer & Early Autumn |
