As Brits enjoy the ongoing heatwave by spending more time in the garden, unsightly gaps and ragged patches in lawns appear as the sun beats down. Despite the high temperatures, now is an ideal time to plant grass seed as the warmth encourages germination for a thicker, greener lawn.
For those who can’t wait to get their grass looking green again, the Pronto Seed Food Super Speedy Grass Seed promises swift results. Easy to use and reasonable priced, it is praised for “delivering swift results” with some users claiming visible regrowth in as little as just seven days. Eager beavers can grab a box with next day delivery for Amazon Prime members – prices start from £14.49 for a 1.4kg box.
The rapid-growth grass seed is ideal for quick lawn repairs or new turf. The premium blend grows into a dense, hard-wearing lawn that stands up to foot traffic, pets and unpredictable weather.
Specially formulated for British gardens, this seed can be sown from March through to October. This seed mix is also shade-tolerant and performs well even in low-nutrient conditions.
The 1.4kg pack of Pronto seeds can cover up to 84m² when used for overseeding or 42m² when creating a new lawn from prepared soil. The seed is suitable for use in various weather conditions and can function in both shaded and sunlit locations.
It can also sustain a certain amount of foot traffic, meaning gardens can still be used after the seed has been sown. Designed for rapid germination, it claims to be able to provide coverage in just two weeks.
Amazon is also selling a range of alternative products for garden lawns, including the Miracle-Gro Patch Magic Grass Seed, Feed and Coir, which comes in a money-saving 3.5kg bag for £28. With over 11,000 reviews, buyers say that it is “very effective” but also “a little pricey.”
Otherwise, garden lovers with pets can try the Dog Patch Grass Seed from Avern, now reduced to £12.49. Designed to repel dog pee, the patch repair promises to make new grass green again.
Elsewhere, B&Q is selling a 5kg bag of GardenersDream heavy duty grass seed for £32.49. Representing value for money, the product is suitable for lawns and play areas.
Amazon customers who have already purchased the Pronto Super Speedy Lawn Seed have given it a 4.2 out of 5-star rating across 21,000 reviews. One shopper said: “I recently purchased Pronto Seed Grass Seed to rejuvenate my lawn, and I am thrilled with the results! After carefully preparing my garden and ensuring the right conditions for growth, I can confidently say that this product has exceeded my expectations in delivering a lush, green lawn.”
A second added: “Speedy is an undertstatement! Wow! Planted the Tuesday evening during the heatwave as I knew we would be getting some thundershowers in the next few days.Cannot believe the growth in one week! I have just filled in the patches, due to me spreading by hand, and can’t wait to see the end result.”
Another buyer who wasn’t sure to begin with added: “It really did start growing in under 14 days. I was sceptical, and nothing really happened before day 10, but it’s now day 13 and there’s a lot of grass coming up.”
Some buyers were not so impressed. One left a three-star review that said: “The results were just okay, nothing special, and I didn’t notice that it grew faster than the normal grass seeds.”
Overall, gardeners were impressed by the product. Another shopper said: “Excellent product. Layed seed down covered with topsoil and watered. Results are amazing. Perfect for overseeding and patch repair.”