DOT Road Verge And Embankment Grass Seed

A durable and dependable DOT grass seed mix specifically formulated for road verges, embankments, and other high-stress, low-maintenance infrastructure landscapes. This blend features hardwearing, quick-establishing species—including perennial ryegrass, creeping red fescue, and hard fescue for optimal ground cover, soil stabilisation, and erosion control. 

Mixed to Department of Transport specifications and ideal for applications where long-term sward stability and visual amenity are essential.

Key Features:

• Official Department for Transport grass seed mixture
• Quick to establish – germinates in as little as a week
• Built for resilience – copes with wear, compaction, and slope run-off
• Clover for soil health – improves nitrogen levels naturally
• Low maintenance – suitable for spaces with minimal upkeep
• Sowing at high rates helps withstand increased wear
• Sow at a rate of 35–50g/m2

25% Perennial Rye Grass
20% Creeping Red Fescue
30% Hard Fescue
10% Smooth Stalked Meadow Grass
10% Brown Top Bent
5% White Clover

We offer a flat shipping rate of £5.99.

Agricultural grass seed mixtures are mixed to order and are typically dispatched within 3 to 5 working days. If your order also includes lawn, landscaping, or equine mixtures, please note these will be shipped separately
to avoid delays.

We aim to ensure complete satisfaction with all products supplied. If you experience any issues with your order, please contact us at info@kentseeds.co.uk
within 5 working days of the dispatch date, quoting your order number and a
brief description of the issue.

You can read our full Delivery & Returns Policy here.

1. What is the best grass seed mix for road verges and embankments?

This mix of perennial ryegrass, fescues, meadow grass, and clover offers fast establishment, durability, and low maintenance which is ideal for highways, verges, and embankments.

2. Does this grass seed mix prevent erosion on slopes and embankments?

Yes, with strong-rooting species like hard fescue and creeping red fescue, this mix stabilises soil effectively on sloped ground and reduces erosion.

3. Is this grass seed suitable for low-maintenance roadside areas?

Absolutely. The combination of drought-tolerant and slow-growing species like hard fescue and brown top bent ensures long-term cover with minimal mowing.

4. Can this verge grass seed mix support pollinators or biodiversity?

Yes, the inclusion of white clover provides nectar for pollinators and supports roadside biodiversity, contributing to more wildlife-friendly infrastructure.