AVAILABLE IN 20KG BAGS | FOR SMALLER BAGS PLEASE GET IN TOUCH
GRASS SEED
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When you deal with seed from RC Crops, you have science on your side. Research and development are at the heart of our business.
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Growers of grass seed are always looking ahead for better performing varieties. In this constant push for improvement, we lead the way. By devoting so much time and resources to R&D, we release a stream of new and enhanced seed varieties. We give you something fresh and exciting to offer you each season.
CHOOSE YOUR REQUIREMENT
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AIRPORT | ATHLETICS | BOWLING GREEN | CARAVN PARK | COSTAL SITES | CONTAMINATED SITES | CRICKET OUTFIELD | CRICKET SQUARE |
DRIVING RANGE | DRY SOILS | ECONOMY | EMBANKMENTS | FERTILITY BUILDING | FINE LAWNS | FOOTBALL | GOLF FAIRWAY | GOLF GREEN |
GOLF ROUGH | GOLF TEE | HARDWEARING LAWN | LANDFILL | LANDSCAPE GENERAL | LOW MAINTENANCE | ROAD VERGE |
RUGBY | SHADE | TENNIS COURT | WETLAND
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*please note some mixtures may have slight variances but will always excel in requirement
ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY
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Seed is one of the most environmentally friendly crops to grow with the low levels of pesticides inputs to the crop.
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- Grass seed is produced under direct control of the RC Crops field production staff
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- Grass varieties most suitable for organic production are being identified
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- Various procedures are being evaluated relating to production; drying, storage, energy use, waste disposal and packaging.
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- Company policy is to:
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Reduce quantities of packaging seed
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Increase the use of recycled material
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Increase the use of vegetable-based printing inks
QUALITY
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Purpose-built storage and processing facilities all staffed by trained professionals. This ensures the efficient production and dispatched of all products.
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- Market-leading cultivators from Europe's top breeders
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- RC Crops is committed to the UK production of amenity grass seed and native wild flowers grown and processed under strict supervision.
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- All amenity seed lots checked on intake and tested at regular intervals during storage to ensure the highest levels of purity and germination. P&G certificates available on request.
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Biostimulants assist the seedlings; ability to take advantage of the soil's own inherent reserves of nutrient by stimulating the soil's microflora, resulting in improved root growth and establishment.
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GroMax is a dry formulation of natural humates and humic acids, seaweed extract, a propriatary blend of sugars, vitamins, soluble potash and buffering agents, The product is compatible with most micronutrients, fertilisers and pesticides.
STRONGER ESTABLISHMENT
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4turf® larger seeds contain more energy reserves for a stronger faster establishment and healthy plant development. When the weather cools down 4turf® tetraploid ryegrass has a better germination at 4°C compared to diploid. This is also a big advantage when overseeding.
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EXCEPTIONAL DISEASE RESISTANCE AND WINTER PERFORMANCE
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4turf® gives you healthy green ground cover under the most difficult period of the year because of the improved energy reserves and stronger root system. During Autumn and Winter 4turf® shows the highest resistance to disease in European trials.
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DROUGHT TOLERANT
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4turf® needs less water during a drought. Its larger root system and natural water reserves help stay greener for longer. 4turf® varieties are not just drought-tolerant, they also recover quicker when the rain returns. Drought trials conducted in the Loire Valley in France confirmed that 4turf® cultivars were significantly more drought-tolerant than diploids.
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SEEDS & SCIENCE
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It takes 15 years of research and development to get a new variety in an RC bag.
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YEARS 1-3: Different grasses are crossed in order to find new and better varieties. The new varieties are propagated and sown in thousands of turf seed plots.
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YEARS 4-8: The new breeding lines are tested. Only the best varieties continue in our breeding program.
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YEARS 9-10: Every year we test new varieties under different climatic conditions and evaluate their turf abilities. The very best varieties are chosen for further official trials.
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YEARS 11-14: The chosen varieties are tested and evaluated in trials by official authorities. We put the best performing varieties into production with experienced growers.
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YEAR 14: The results from third years' trials are available. Only the varieties that have passed the difficult tests appear on the lists of recommended varieties.
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YEAR 15: Certified seeds are harvested in the field, cleaned and samples are taken for tests in our own laboratories.
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YEAR 15+: The varieties are mixed and packed in our warehouse, ultimately becoming a bag of turf seed.
THE FINAL RESULT DEPENDS ON SEED QUALITY
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RC quality grass seed features cultivators officially listed for turf.
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- Dense and fine leaved
- Tolerant of close mowing
- Up to 30% fewer cuts
- Adapted to local conditions
NEW VARIETIES AND BETTER RETURNS, SEASON AFTER SEASON
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Growers of grass seed are always looking ahead for better performing varieties. In this constant push for improvement, we lead the way. By devoting so much time and resources to R&D, we release a stream of new and enhanced seed varieties. We give you something fresh and exciting each and season.
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Our history of seed development has created a diverse portfolio. It contains seeds for just about any grass user or set of environmental circumstances. With RC's seeds and science behind you, we can supply you with exactly what you need.
