Name: Alkaligrass seeds
Brand: Shanghai Touchhealthy seeds shop
SKU: 01475
Price: 160.00 USD
Availability: InStock

Description

Premium Puccinellia distans alkaligrass is a tough cool‑season perennial turf grass with outstanding salt‑alkali resistance and short‑term waterlogging tolerance. It builds dense fibrous root mats to stabilize soil, widely used for saline land rehabilitation, highway green belts, waterside ground‑cover, hillside erosion prevention and livestock forage. Cold‑hardy and adaptable to poor‑quality soil.

Key Features

Excellent salt‑alkali endurance, ideal for high‑pH barren land and salt‑stained roadside ground
Compact tangled root system to fix loose topsoil and cut down water‑run‑off
Strong cold‑resistance and tolerance to temporary water‑logged low‑lying land
Multi‑functional for ecological restoration, landscaping and grazing‑animal green feed
Low‑maintenance, well‑adapted to infertile saline‑alkaline environments
Carefully screened clean seeds with high‑germination activity

Full Product Description

Alkaligrass (Puccinellia distans) is a cool‑season sod‑forming grass specialized for harsh saline‑alkaline environments. It grows thin upright green leaves and dense shallow fibrous roots, tolerating road‑de‑icing salt residue, damp depressions and alkaline wasteland.

Commonly applied for saline land improvement, river‑bank anti‑erosion vegetation and roadside turf. Its soft foliage serves as palatable livestock forage. Seed dormancy requires cold‑moist stratification for better sprouting performance. Our seeds go through strict impurity‑removing screening for stable field growth.

Planting Guide

Best Sowing Season

Early spring or late autumn, cool weather helps break seed dormancy.

Seed Pre‑Treatment

Soak seeds in room‑temperature water for 12‑24 h
Mix damp seeds with moist fine sand
Cold‑moist stratify at 3‑5℃ for 30‑45 days

Soil Requirement

Flat the ground and clear weeds and stones. It adapts to damp saline‑alkaline loam; avoid long‑term deep water ponding.

Sowing Operation

Broadcast seeds evenly, cover with 0.2‑0.5 in fine soil and gently compact topsoil.

Germination & Seedling Care

Keep soil damp. Germination takes 10‑15 days at 10‑22℃. Use mist watering to stop tiny seeds from being washed away by heavy rain.

Daily‑care for Mature Grass

Grow under full sunlight. Keep basic soil moisture, clear weeds in seedling period and add fertilizer for severely infertile alkali soil.

Seed Storage & Package

Seals in damp‑proof package to avoid mould and transport damage.

Store leftover seeds in cool, dry, shaded and ventilated space; refrigerate for long‑time storage and stay away from high‑heat humid surroundings.

Sow within three‑month storage for best germination rate. Cold stratification pretreatment is recommended.

Product Specifications

Grass Species: Alkaligrass (Puccinellia Distans)

Seed Type: Cool‑season perennial salt‑resistant sod‑forming grass seed

Growth Trait: Fine green blades, dense shallow fibrous‑root sod

Sun Requirement: Full sun, slight partial‑shade tolerant

Suitable Soil: Saline‑alkaline loam, wetland soil, roadside salt‑affected land

Hardiness: Salt‑alkali resistant, cold‑hardy, short‑term flood‑tolerant, great anti‑erosion ability

Usage: Saline‑alkali land restoration, roadside turf, waterside ground‑cover, slope erosion‑control, livestock pasture

FAQ

Q1: How many days are needed for alkaligrass seeds to germinate?

A1: After cold‑stratification, viable seeds germinate in 10‑15 days under cool‑moist conditions.

Q2: Can alkaligrass survive salty‑alkaline soil?

A2: It features top‑tier salt‑alkali endurance and is the preferred grass for alkaline wasteland renovation.

Q3: Does alkaligrass work for slope soil‑fixing?

A3: Its thick tangled root network firmly locks loose soil and prevents water‑run‑off erosion.

Q4: When should alkaligrass be sown?

A4: Early spring and late autumn with mild cool temperature are ideal sowing periods.

Q5: Can alkaligrass be used as animal forage?

A5: Tender green leaves make it high‑quality natural pasture feed for grazing livestock.

Alkaligrass seeds