Product Overview
Our premium Taiwan Grass Seeds, botanically named Zoysia tenuifolia, also widely called Velvet Grass, is a top-grade warm-season perennial turf grass for high-end landscaping projects. Taiwan Grass gets the reputation of velvet lawn because of ultra-fine filamentous leaves, extremely dense growth and smooth carpet-like turf surface after full establishment. Sowing Taiwan Grass Seeds can build low-growing, elastic and weed-resistant closed lawns, which are highly favored by landscape designers, property developers and engineering contractors around the world. Besides ornamental value, the developed rhizome and stolon system of Taiwan Grass effectively locks loose soil particles, so Taiwan Grass Seeds are also commonly used for slope greening, riverbank protection and barren land ecological restoration in tropical and subtropical regions.
Basic Product Specifications
Botanical Name: Zoysia tenuifolia (Taiwan Grass / Velvet Grass)
Growth Type: Warm Season Perennial Turf Grass
Seed Standard: Germination Rate ≥85%, Purity ≥90%, Impurity Rate ≤5%
Mature Height: 5–10 cm (kept short by regular mowing)
Germination Period: 10–13 days after proper pre-treatment
Packaging: 1kg sealed moisture-proof bag, bulk wholesale & export supported
Core Advantages of Taiwan Grass Seeds
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Premium Velvet Ornamental Turf Effect
Grass grown from Taiwan Grass Seeds features slender soft leaves, uniform dark green color and super high tillering density. The finished lawn looks delicate and luxurious, perfect for closed flower bed lawns, villa courtyards, scenic spot modeling turf and high-grade green landscape. It has strong competitiveness against weeds, greatly reducing later weeding workload.
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Moderate Wear Resistance & Good Elasticity
Taiwan Grass turf owns certain compression resilience and trampling tolerance, applicable for small sports venues, community activity areas and park walking paths. The turf can recover gradually after proper rest if not overused for long-term heavy pressure.
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Strong Drought Resistance & Wide Soil Adaptability
Established Taiwan Grass has excellent drought tolerance, only needs occasional watering in long hot dry weather. It adapts to loam, sandy loam and slightly acidic soil, suitable for poor fertility wasteland greening. It prefers full sunlight environment and performs best under sufficient sunshine.
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Compact Growth & Low Trimming Frequency
Slow vertical growth rate means less mowing frequency compared with common turf varieties, cutting down long-term maintenance cost. Dense underground root network provides solid soil fixation capacity for slope anti-erosion projects.
Detailed Planting Guide for Taiwan Grass Seeds
1. Optimal Sowing Time
Best periods: Late spring to early summer (May–July), soil temperature above 25℃ guarantees stable germination of Taiwan Grass Seeds. Avoid low-temperature autumn sowing which leads to weak seedlings before winter.
2. Pre-Sowing Seed Treatment (Critical Step)
Taiwan Grass seed coat is hard and dense, must break dormancy before sowing:
- Soak seeds in 0.5% sodium hydroxide solution for 24 hours;
- Rinse thoroughly with clean water and air dry naturally;
- Sow immediately after drying to improve germination uniformity.
3. Recommended Seeding Rate
- Fine ornamental courtyard lawn: 20–25 grams per square meter
- General park green lawn: 15–20 grams per square meter
- Slope erosion control greening: 25–30 grams per square meter
4. Sowing Operation & Soil Cover Depth
- Deep plough the land, remove stones, weeds and large soil clods, level and finely rake topsoil;
- Broadcast treated Taiwan Grass Seeds evenly on the soil surface;
- Cover with ultra-thin soil 0.3–0.5cm only, deep burial will severely inhibit sprouting;
- Lightly roll the ground to enhance seed and soil contact;
- Keep topsoil consistently moist for the first 2–3 weeks until full seedling emergence.
5. Daily Maintenance Management
- Watering: Water 1–2 times weekly in hot dry summer; reduce irrigation in cool seasons, stop watering before winter dormancy;
- Fertilization: Apply nitrogen fertilizer once every spring, summer and autumn respectively, water immediately after fertilizing;
- Mowing: Regular trimming to keep turf height 3–5cm, remove excessive thatch layer periodically to prevent disease;
- Disease Prevention: Strengthen ventilation and drainage to avoid rust disease in humid rainy seasons;
- Traffic Control: Avoid long-term heavy over-trampling on young lawns.
Main Application Scenarios
✅ Villa courtyard & high-end residential community ornamental velvet lawn
✅ Scenic spot closed flower bed and artistic turf modeling
✅ Small playground, leisure square and park pedestrian area greening
✅ Highway slope, river bank and embankment soil erosion control
✅ Barren land, sandy wasteland vegetation restoration
✅ Golf auxiliary area and landscape buffer belt turf construction
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q1: Why need special treatment for Taiwan Grass Seeds before sowing?
A1: Taiwan Grass has hard seed coat with physical dormancy. Alkali soaking can break the hard shell barrier, greatly raising overall germination rate and shortening sprouting cycle.
Q2: Can Taiwan Grass survive cold northern winter?
A2: It is a warm-season grass with poor cold resistance, suitable for subtropical and tropical zones. It will turn yellow and dormant in cold winter, not recommended for severely cold northern regions.
Q3: Is Taiwan Grass suitable for large public sports stadiums?
A3: Not the best choice. It has limited wear resistance, more ideal for ornamental low-traffic lawns. High-frequency trampling venues can select Bermuda grass instead.
Q4: How long can unused Taiwan Grass Seeds be stored?
A4: Sealed and stored in cool, dry, ventilated warehouse, valid shelf life reaches 2 years with stable germination rate. Keep away from high temperature and humid environment.
Q5: Does Taiwan Grass need frequent weeding after germination?
A5: Young seedlings need basic weed removal in the first growing season. Once dense turf is formed, it will suppress most weeds naturally with strong shading and occupying ability.
Touchhealthy Quality Guarantee
All Taiwan Grass Seeds undergo strict impurity cleaning, germination testing and screening before packaging, with stable quality and high purity. We support large bulk export orders, neutral packaging and customized label service for global importers. Our professional landscaping team can provide matched turf seed combination schemes according to local climate and soil conditions.
Shipping Note
Taiwan Grass Seeds are packed with thick airtight moisture-proof plastic bags, effectively preventing dampness, mildew and extrusion damage during long-distance ocean transportation and international cross-border logistics.
