Northern European areas
Nordic climate
The Nordic climate extends over Scandinavia (including Iceland). It is characterized by humid, cold winters and mild, humid summers. During winter time there is usually snow, covering your turf. Within this climate you should consider the short growing season and the long dormancy in winter. In order to keep your grass green a good overseeding program is very essential.
Central and Eastern European areas
Continental climate
The continental climate covers the central and eastern part of Europe. Main characteristics of the climate type are cold long lasting winters and predominantly hot summers. In order to maintain your turf under these harsh conditions, Barenbrug chose varieties that can survive both winter and summer extremes. Winter hardiness and cool temperature germination are key factors. However, when approaching the Mediterranean or Black Sea the climate becomes milder due to influences from the sea.
Western European areas
Oceanic climate
The Oceanic climate covers the countries and regions which are influenced by the Atlantic Ocean, North Sea and Baltic Sea. The climate usually has mild, wet winters and cool, humid summers. Long harsh frost periods are rare just like hot summers. Due to the longer growing period there are many possibilities and solutions to choose from. Barenbrug has a wide range of varieties that are suitable for your specific situation in the Atlantic climate.
Southern European areas
Mediterranean climate
The Mediterranean climate can be experiences around the Mediterranean sea. Countries like Spain, Portugal, Southern France, Italy, Greece and Turkey do all face hot dry summers and mild winters with hardly any frost. Drought and a lack of quality irrigation water are the biggest problems turf managers to deal with. Therefore Barenbrug included drought tolerant species and varieties in their mixtures for the southern areas.
Subcontinental climate
However, between the Continental and Mediterranean climate zone there is a transition zone with a so-called sub Continental climate. Northern Italy, Slovenia and partly Croatia belong to this zone, facing hot summers (like in the Mediterranean area) but cool to cold winters with frost (like in the continental climate areas).
