Diverse Meadow Grass Seed (MG2)

Name: Diverse Meadow Grass Seed (MG2)
Brand: The Grass Seed Store
SKU: GSS-MG2
Price: 19.99 GBP
Availability: InStock

£19.99

A native meadow grass seed mixture without ryegrass, designed for low-impact environmental projects and the reinstatement of natural grassland habitats.

This carefully balanced blend of British native grasses helps recreate traditional summer hay meadows, supporting biodiversity and long-term ecological stability.

Coverage: 1kg sows approximately 50–100m².

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Contents ( 1.00 kg )

20% HARD FESCUE festuca trachyphylla
16% DOGSTAIL cynosurus cristatus
12% MEADOWGRASS poa pratensis
10% TALL FESCUE festuca arundinacea
5% COCKSFOOT dactylis glomorata
8% FINE FESCUE festuca rubra litoralis
5% R. S. M. G. poa trivialis L
5% COMMON CATSTAIL phleum pratense
5% BENTGRASS agrostis capillaris
4% MEADOW FOXTAIL alopecurus pratensis
4% TUFTED HAIR deschampsia caespitosa
4% WOOD MEADOW poa nemoralis
2% YELLOW OAT trisetum flavescens

Contents per acre ( 0.00 kg )

2% HARD FESCUE festuca trachyphylla
2% DOGSTAIL cynosurus cristatus
2% MEADOWGRASS poa pratensis
2% TALL FESCUE festuca arundinacea
2% COCKSFOOT dactylis glomorata
2% FINE FESCUE festuca rubra litoralis
2% R. S. M. G. poa trivialis L
2% COMMON CATSTAIL phleum pratense
2% BENTGRASS agrostis capillaris
2% MEADOW FOXTAIL alopecurus pratensis
2% TUFTED HAIR deschampsia caespitosa
2% WOOD MEADOW poa nemoralis
2% YELLOW OAT trisetum flavescens

Contents per hectare ( 0.00 kg )

2% HARD FESCUE festuca trachyphylla
2% DOGSTAIL cynosurus cristatus
2% MEADOWGRASS poa pratensis
2% TALL FESCUE festuca arundinacea
2% COCKSFOOT dactylis glomorata
2% FINE FESCUE festuca rubra litoralis
2% R. S. M. G. poa trivialis L
2% COMMON CATSTAIL phleum pratense
2% BENTGRASS agrostis capillaris
2% MEADOW FOXTAIL alopecurus pratensis
2% TUFTED HAIR deschampsia caespitosa
2% WOOD MEADOW poa nemoralis
2% YELLOW OAT trisetum flavescens

Contents ( 0.00 kg )

2% HARD FESCUE festuca trachyphylla
2% DOGSTAIL cynosurus cristatus
2% MEADOWGRASS poa pratensis
2% TALL FESCUE festuca arundinacea
2% COCKSFOOT dactylis glomorata
2% FINE FESCUE festuca rubra litoralis
2% R. S. M. G. poa trivialis L
2% COMMON CATSTAIL phleum pratense
2% BENTGRASS agrostis capillaris
2% MEADOW FOXTAIL alopecurus pratensis
2% TUFTED HAIR deschampsia caespitosa
2% WOOD MEADOW poa nemoralis
2% YELLOW OAT trisetum flavescens

SKU: GSS-MG2

Category: Store Sales

Summary: A Diverse Native Meadow Grass Seed mixture designed to replicate traditional hay meadows, producing a species-rich, wildlife-friendly sward suitable for hay production, light grazing, and companion planting with wildflower mixes.

Our Diverse Native Meadow Grass Seed mixture is based on traditional hay meadows which were essentially fields used occasionally for grazing but mainly for the production of soft hay (dry, mature grasses).

The hay could then be stored as a valuable feed for farm animals being housed through the winter months when fresh grass was usually unavailable.

As stated, a hay meadow would sometimes be grazed in early spring, if the weather allowed, and again in mid to late autumn particularly if grass re-growth was strong following hay making and the ground conditions remained favourable.

Not only is a diverse hay meadow aesthetically pleasing, particularly when it produces a mass of pretty seed heads in early summer, but establishing even a relatively small area can provide excellent cover and habitat for insects and small invertebrates.

The area in turn will, together with the seeds produced from the grasses, provide a valuable natural food source for many other wild animals and birds.

Sow Native Meadow Grass Seed at the higher rate for small areas to produce a denser population of grass.

Sow at the medium to low rate if using as non competitive companion grasses to any of our 100% Wild Flower Seed mixtures.

Cut or strim the area in late summer as a hay crop or occasionally graze or mow to maintain a healthy sward.

This mixture requires up to 12 months to fully mature.

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SOWING INSTRUCTIONS

Best suited for: Low-cost meadow establishment and wildflower companion planting using non-aggressive perennial grasses to support biodiversity and create a traditional hay meadow appearance.

Summer FAQs for Diverse Meadow Grass Seed (MG2)

Yes, MG2 can be sown during summer provided the soil retains enough moisture for germination. For best results during hot or dry periods, sow before forecast rainfall and keep the seedbed lightly moist until establishment begins.

During summer, MG2 is typically left to grow naturally to encourage seed head development and wildlife habitat. The area can then be cut or strimmed in late summer as a traditional hay crop or lightly managed to maintain a healthy meadow sward.

MG2 is primarily a native meadow grass mixture designed to create a traditional hay meadow structure. It produces attractive grasses and seed heads through summer and can also be used alongside wildflower seed mixtures for greater seasonal colour and biodiversity.