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Kikuyu Whittet Lawn Seed produces vigorous, creeping Cenchrus clandestinus 'Whittet' turf for sunny, higher-traffic lawn areas. The species is also widely known by the synonym Pennisetum clandestinum.
Grow it successfully: Read the Lawn Seed Establishment Guide.
Quick Grow Facts
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Plant Type: Perennial warm-season lawn grass
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Scientific Name: Cenchrus clandestinus 'Whittet' (syn. Pennisetum clandestinum)
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Seed Form: 1 kg coated seed; coating agent and pesticide status not declared
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Pretreatment: None; sow the coating intact and do not soak, rinse or abrade it
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General Sowing Time: Spring and summer in frost areas; spring to early autumn in frost-free areas
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Position: Full sun
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Sow Depth: 3 mm, then press for firm seed-to-soil contact
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Sowing Rate: 4 g/m²; 1 kg covers 250 m²
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Temperature: Warm seedbed; the species germinates broadly near 19–30°C
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Establishment: First emergence can begin around 7–10 days in favourable warmth; allow about 40 days or longer for establishment
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Growth Form: Vigorous creeping rhizomes and stolons
Why Grow Whittet Kikuyu
- Fast creeping growth forms a dense, springy and hard-wearing lawn.
- Strong recovery suits sunny play areas and recreational lawns.
- Wide adaptation supports performance in moist, fertile South African soils.
- Established runners repair bare patches during active warm growth.
Growing Notes
- Do not use Whittet for deep shade. Prepare a firm, weed-free seedbed and spread the exact mass rate evenly.
- Keep the surface evenly moist during emergence; after rooting, water more deeply and less often.
- Feed during active growth according to a soil test and lawn-fertiliser label.
- Delay mowing until rooted, remove no more than one quarter to one third at once, and expect winter dormancy after frost.
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