Smooth stalked meadow grass: the classic surface for sports pitches
Smooth stalked meadow grass has been the grass variety of preference for sports pitches for many years. The tough leaf blades and strong roots (rhizomes) create a very resilient turf that is difficult to damage. Over the years, the pressure placed on sports pitch use has continued to increase. For years, smooth stalked meadow grass Poa pratensis has ensured pitches of the highest quality, but it is no longer the only grass variety to offer that capability.