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How to Keep Kikuyu Grass Green
Kikuyu is naturally fast-growing, hardy and able to recover quickly from stress โ but to stay deep green and soft underfoot, it needs the right balance of nutrients, moisture and mowing height. When Kikuyu starts to look pale, washed-out or slightly yellow, itโs usually because the lawn is:- Running low on nitrogen (the primary colour-building nutrient)
- Lacking trace elements like iron and magnesium
- Cut too short for the season
- Watered shallowly or inconsistently
What Makes Kikuyu Grass Green?
The richness of green colour comes from:- Nitrogen โ fuels chlorophyll (leaf colour)
- Iron โ deepens green and prevents pale yellow veins
- Magnesium โ helps the plant convert light into growth energy
- Greener
- Thicker
- Softer
- More drought-resilient
The Fastest Way to Make Kikuyu Grass Green Again
To restore colour quickly, Kikuyu responds best to nitrogen-forward liquid fertilising with added trace elements. This delivers nutrients directly through the leaf and root system for visible results within 7โ14 days. We recommend: Why it works so well on Kikuyu:- High nitrogen availability fuels colour fast
- Iron + magnesium prevent yellowing and strengthen leaf colour
- Liquid formula absorbs quickly through foliage and roots
- Encourages runner activity to fill bare or thin areas
- Stronger green colour
- Improved density
- Softer blade feel underfoot
Watering for Deep Green Colour
Water less often โ but deeper:- 2 ร deep waterings per week in warm weather
- Allow soil to dry lightly between watering to promote root depth
Mowing Height Matters
If Kikuyu is mowed too short, it loses colour. Aim for:- 30โ40mm in summer
- 40โ50mm in winter
How to Keep Kikuyu Green in Winter
Kikuyu naturally slows in cool weather, which can dull its colour. To maintain the richest possible winter green:- Raise mowing height slightly
- Feed once in early autumn to build stored nutrients
- Avoid scalping or aggressive cuts before winter
FAQ
How long does it take for Kikuyu to green up after fertilising?
Most lawns show visible improvement in 7โ14 days with Lawn Grow.
Should I fertilise in summer?
Yes โ warm-season growth means fertiliser is used efficiently.
My Kikuyu is patchy and thin โ will it thicken again?
Yes. Kikuyu spreads actively by runners once fertilised and watered correctly.
Is yellow Kikuyu dead?
No โ Kikuyu is very resilient and recovers quickly with correct feeding.
Kikuyu Lawn Guides Hub
Kikuyu Grass Care
Mowing height, watering rhythm, growth behaviour, runner control.
Best Fertiliser for Kikuyu Grass
Feeding schedule for thick, green, soft turf.
Kikuyu Grass Yellowing
Causes of pale colour & how to restore strong green.
How to Keep Kikuyu Green
Seasonal colour maintenance & feeding rhythm.
Kikuyu Dying? Revival Guide
Patch repair, dethatching, soil wetting & green-up recovery.
How Often to Water Kikuyu
Deep watering schedule for colour, thickness & drought tolerance.
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Which lawn is best based on shade, traffic & maintenance?
Kikuyu Grass Problems
Yellowing, thinning, brown patches & hydrophobic soil fixes.
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