Best value
Value Grass Seed
Proper lawn seed at a sensible price. No fillers, no farm grass.
£18.99
£21.00
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Tax included. Free next-day UK delivery over £40.
Green in 7–14 daysSame quick establishment as the premium ryegrass mixes.
Best-value all-rounderFor family lawns on most normal soils.
60% ryegrass / 40% fescueA simpler blend, not lower-quality seed.
Need the exact amount?Use the calculator before you buy.
Green in 7–14 days. Slow to start in cold soil is normal. Keep it watered, don’t panic.
Covered by the same Growth Guarantee as our premium mixes.
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60% perennial ryegrass · 40% strong creeping red fescue · Genuine amenity grass
Why ‘value’ doesn’t mean cheap
The same grass. A simpler blend. A kinder price.
Value doesn’t mean leftovers. This is the same amenity grass Barenbrug develops for our premium mixes, in a simpler blend, so it costs less to buy, not less to grow.
Backed by Barenbrug
One of the world’s biggest grass-seed companies, going since 1904. The same varieties they develop for our premium mixes go into every value bag.
Amenity grass, not sheep grass
The same lawn-and-sport species we put in our premium mixes, never the cheap agricultural seed grown for grazing fields.
Where the saving comes from
A simpler two-grass blend, not lower quality. You pay less because there’s less recipe, not less grass.
Will it work in my garden?
A proper all-rounder
A great general-purpose lawn for most gardens. Here’s where it shines, honestly.
General-purpose
Great all-rounder
Family use
Stands up well
Most soils
Wide range
Light shade
A degree of
Boggy clay
Choose Wet Soils
Plan the lawn
Get the right amount before you sow
Enter your lawn size or check this is the right mix before you sow.
Product details
How it grows, what it suits and what to expect
The practical detail behind the mix, from germination timing to reviews and specifications.
What’s really in the bag
Two grasses, two jobs
The same two grasses as our premium mixes, in a simpler blend.
The science60% ryegrass · 40% strong creeping red fescue
The same proper lawn grasses as our premium mixes
This isn’t a different, cheaper kind of grass. It’s the same amenity ryegrass and creeping fescue we put in our top mixes. The only difference is a simpler two-grass recipe, which is why it costs less.
The science40% creeping red fescue (vs 20% in Hard Wearing)
More fescue means a denser, finer finish
There’s actually more creeping fescue in here than in our Hard Wearing mix. That gives you an extra-dense, finer-leaved lawn, plus a degree more drought and shade tolerance into the bargain.
The scienceAmenity grass, not agricultural
Not the cheap ‘sheep grass’ other value bags hide
Some “value” seed is agricultural grass, the coarse stuff grown to feed sheep. Ours never is. Every bag is genuine amenity grass, developed for lawns and sport. Same quality, simpler blend, lower price.
When you’ll see green
Fast to green, just like the premium mixes
Day 0
Sow & water in
Days 5–7
First shoots appear
Days 10–14
Green coverage
Week 6
Established & ready to mow
Real results
A full, even lawn, on a budget
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Before
After
Customer reviews
Newer to the range, and rated 4.4
Fewer reviews than our flagship mixes so far, but the gardeners who’ve tried it keep coming back.
Let’s clear this one up
“Isn’t cheap grass seed just poor quality?”
The assumption
“If it’s the cheapest bag on the page, it must be filled out with rubbish grass.”
Often true elsewhere. A lot of “value” seed is bulked out with agricultural grass, the coarse stuff grown to feed livestock. It looks rough and never makes a proper lawn.
Not ours
Same amenity grass as our premium mixes. The price is the recipe, not the quality.
Our value mix is genuine ryegrass and creeping fescue, developed for lawns and sport. Exactly what’s in our dearer bags. You save because it’s a simpler two-grass blend, not because the grass is cheaper.
No fillers. No agricultural “sheep grass”. Ever.
Covered by the same Growth Guarantee as the rest of the range.
No surprises
What to expect, and who it’s not for
A genuinely great all-rounder. Here’s the honest picture.
What to expect
- Green shoots in 7–14 days. Just as fast as our premium mixes.
- A dense, fine, hard-wearing all-round lawn.
- A degree of drought and shade tolerance from the extra fescue.
Good to know
- It likes a regular mow. For a low-maintenance lawn, choose Traditional.
- A great general-purpose mix, not a specialist one.
- For boggy clay or deep shade, our targeted mixes are the better buy.
The detail
Specifications & characteristics
Specifications
Sowing rate25–35 g/m²
Germination7–14 days (from 5–7°C)
Mowing heightDown to 15 mm
Mixture60% perennial ryegrass · 40% strong creeping red fescue
Bag sizes1.75 / 5 / 10 / 20 kg
Best sownMarch–October
Characteristics
Value for money★★★★★
Density★★★★★
Wear tolerance★★★★★
Speed of establishment★★★★★
Drought tolerance★★★★★
Shade tolerance★★★★★
Questions, answered
Before you buy
Is value just cheap, poor-quality grass?
No. It’s the same genuine amenity grass as our premium mixes. Ryegrass and creeping red fescue, developed for lawns and sport. You pay less because it’s a simpler two-grass blend, not because the grass is lower quality. Never any agricultural “sheep grass”.
What’s the difference vs Hard Wearing?
Very little. In some ways, this has more. Value is 60% ryegrass / 40% creeping fescue; Hard Wearing is 80% / 20%. The extra fescue here gives a slightly denser, finer finish and a touch more drought and shade tolerance. Hard Wearing germinates marginally quicker.
How long does it take to germinate?
Usually 7–14 days. Like our other ryegrass mixes it gets going at low soil temperatures, so it’s quick to show green.
What soil does it suit?
Most soil types. It’s a true general-purpose lawn. For a garden that sits genuinely wet, or one in deep shade, our specialist mixes will serve you better.
How much do I need?
Sow at 25–35 g/m². A 5kg bag covers roughly 140–200 m² and a 10kg bag around 285–400 m². Use the calculator below for an exact figure.
When’s the best time to sow?
March to October. Spring and early autumn are ideal. Warm, moist soil. It germinates from just 5–7°C, so you can start earlier than you’d think.
How much seed do I need?
Pop in your lawn size and we’ll do the maths.
Not sure this is the one?
Answer a few quick questions about your garden and we’ll point you to the perfect mix.
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