Greystone Turf Type Tall FescueFestuca arundinacea
Plant Breeder:
Kenneth Hignight – Advanta Seed Co.
Experimental Designation - ATF-705
Greystone tall fescue grass is a variety that was selected in the Southeastern United States that requires less irrigation, exhibits a finer dark green texture, and displays improved disease resistance than other newly released turf type tall fescues. Greystone
tall fescue grass demonstrates outstanding wear tolerance and recovers well from high traffic when used on athletic fields, park and home lawns. Greystone fescue has an early spring green-up and
holds its color late into the fall. Greystone tall fescue has performed exceptionally well under low to moderate fertility.
Characteristics Of Greystone Tall Fescue Grass:
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Outstanding
performance under low fertility and poor soil conditions.
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Persistence in
drought conditions.
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Exceptionally dark
green variety with reduced vertical growth rate.
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Improved resistance
to Brown Patch, Dollar Spot, and Leaf Spot.
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Mixes well with other
tall fescues and bluegrasses for sod production.
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Good frost tolerance
and winter hardiness.
Uses For Greystone Tall Fescue Grass:
Golf Courses (Roughs), Sod Farms, Parks,
Athletic Fields, and Home Lawns
Climatic Zones For Greystone Tall Fescue
3, 5, 6, 7, 8 (may not be adaptable to all
areas within each climatic zone)
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Establishment & Maintenance of Greystone Tall Fescue Grass:
Cover seed to a depth not exceeding 1/4 inch (6.35
mm) and keep seedlings moist until well rooted. The first mowing can
be expected after 30 days, or when the grass blades reach a length
of 3 inches (76.2 mm), mow back to 2 inches (50.8 mm) until turf is
established. Limited use of the area can be expected in 6 weeks.
Seeding Rates For Greystone Tall Fescue:
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Home Lawns, Parks 8 -
10 lbs/1000 sq ft (3 1/2 - 5 kgs/100 sq meters)
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Athletic Fields/Parks
10 - 15 lbs/1000 sq ft (5 – 7 kgs/100 sq meters)
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Sod Farms 8 - 10
lbs/1000 sq ft (3 1/2 - 5 kgs/100 sq meters)
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