Barenbrug is one of the UK’s largest grass seed producers – breeding varieties for every possible application, and distributing more than 4,500 tonnes of seed each year.
- Proven science underneath
- Over 2,000 hectares of UK grass seed production
- Over 100 years’ experience in grass breeding
- Helping greenkeepers and groundsmen in golf, football and landscaping
Grass Seed Standards
In the UK there are two standards for grass seed - EC and HVS Standards.
All grass seed must meet EC Standards, but as the grass experts, Barenbrug subscribes to a Higher Voluntary Standard. Not many companies do.
| Species | Min Purity EC | Min Purity HVS | Min Germination |
| Perennial Ryegrass | 96% | 98% | 80% |
| Red Fescue | 90% | 98% | 75% |
| Smooth Stalked Meadowgrass | 85% | 98% | 75% |
| Bent | 90% | n/a | 75% |
| Sheeps / Hard Fescue | 85% | n/a | 75% |
Grass Seed is subject to a £10 delivery charge on orders below £100.
