Surprise surprise.................yes we have finally some positive news!
The Compadre zoysia seed delayed in the US for biosecurity checks to allow entry to Australia has finally received the okay for movement towards Australia.
But..... remember it is approaching Christmas and logistics is mostly very crowded round this time, which may cause some delays in moving the seed.
It is hoped early in January 2018 will have the seed in Australia with public availability soon after that.
More information will be forthcoming, hopefully by just after the Christmas public holidays, and we shall provide information as it becomes available.
It is NOT too late to plant your zoysia lawn in early 2018. Yes, for those in northern areas rainfall might be heavier which can be problematic at times, even though mostly warm enough for some time to come, while in temperate Australia summer is a time more easy to develop a new turf area with adequately warm weather and warm soil and with long days ......a very suitable combination to help speedily develop the lawn - but be aware of erosion issues with summer storms in both regions.
There are options to provide soil protection and mitigate erosion - we have a number of possible solutions if needed.
Email for further information.
Our business will only be able to respond to emails from 19 December through 1 January 2018, and cannot accept phone calls in that period.
To all those who have been patiently waiting for seed - please get in touch as we should have more details become available over that two week period on delivery and pricing.
Showing posts with label zoysia seed. Show all posts
Showing posts with label zoysia seed. Show all posts
Monday, December 18, 2017
Thursday, October 26, 2017
Zoysia Seed Situation Late October 2017 - revised update
An update for late October 2017.
It now seems that Zoysia seed of Compadre variety will be coming to Australia in late 2017, at least with a fair degree of certainty. Zenith zoysia seed is unavailable for sowing in Australia in 2017/18.
The timing has not yet been absolutely verified but indications are that the end of November is a likely availability date. Final timing is dependent on the US supplier, and it could be delayed. Price not yet confirmed, but unlikely to be less than previous seasons.
However the positive is that seed is likely to be available for planting when most of Australia is best suited for planting warm season turf seed. It may that northern areas should prepare for a planting period during wet stormy weather and think about precautions for dealing with erosion and storm driven soil movement that can easily shift planted seed.
For areas with a cooler period mid year and normal warm to hot summers, seed is expected by the time the soil has adequately warmed and quicker germination and establishment can be predicted.
All users need to consider the absolute necessity of keeping the soil surface damp - but not drowned - during the first 10 -18 days as seed is germinating. Because seed is sown very close to the surface, supplying a short misting burst occasionally during the daylight period is very important - think 5-10 minutes every 1-2 hours, adjusted as necessary based on your sprinklers and weather. Add a more normal irrigation at least once a day in this period and reduce irrigation once seedlings emerge.
Information sheets available on request.
If requiring seed please contact us for more details from early November.
office@abovecapricorn.com.au is the preferred contact address.
It now seems that Zoysia seed of Compadre variety will be coming to Australia in late 2017, at least with a fair degree of certainty. Zenith zoysia seed is unavailable for sowing in Australia in 2017/18.
The timing has not yet been absolutely verified but indications are that the end of November is a likely availability date. Final timing is dependent on the US supplier, and it could be delayed. Price not yet confirmed, but unlikely to be less than previous seasons.
However the positive is that seed is likely to be available for planting when most of Australia is best suited for planting warm season turf seed. It may that northern areas should prepare for a planting period during wet stormy weather and think about precautions for dealing with erosion and storm driven soil movement that can easily shift planted seed.
For areas with a cooler period mid year and normal warm to hot summers, seed is expected by the time the soil has adequately warmed and quicker germination and establishment can be predicted.
All users need to consider the absolute necessity of keeping the soil surface damp - but not drowned - during the first 10 -18 days as seed is germinating. Because seed is sown very close to the surface, supplying a short misting burst occasionally during the daylight period is very important - think 5-10 minutes every 1-2 hours, adjusted as necessary based on your sprinklers and weather. Add a more normal irrigation at least once a day in this period and reduce irrigation once seedlings emerge.
Information sheets available on request.
If requiring seed please contact us for more details from early November.
office@abovecapricorn.com.au is the preferred contact address.
Wednesday, September 27, 2017
Compadre Zoysia Seed Available in Australia - SOON
After much drama, it seems more zoysia seed is coming to Australia late in October 2017.
Quantities expected to be modest, but hopefully adequate. At this time the variety available will be Compadre zoysia only.
Price not yet confirmed, and more information expected shortly, and this will be provided as an update once more detail is available.
Quantities expected to be modest, but hopefully adequate. At this time the variety available will be Compadre zoysia only.
Price not yet confirmed, and more information expected shortly, and this will be provided as an update once more detail is available.
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