Tall Fescue Grass Seed Blend for Low Maintenance Home Lawns, Parks and Athletic Field Establishment
This tall fescue grass seed blend brings lower-growing turf-type varieties to home lawns, parks and athletic fields. It is recommended for low maintenance areas and also responds favorably to more intensive care, making it suitable for turf spaces managed at different maintenance levels.
Use the blend to establish grass on bare ground or overseed existing turf. Bag weights range from 5 to 50 lb, so you can match your purchase to the area and the appropriate seeding rate.
Features
- Lower-growing turf-type tall fescue blend for lawn and landscape planting.
- Suitable for home lawns, athletic fields, parks, golf course roughs, cemeteries and commercial sites.
- Recommended for low maintenance areas and responsive to higher maintenance care.
- Supports both new seeding and overseeding projects.
- Can be maintained at a mowing height as low as 1.5 inches.
Specifications
- Product: Turf-type tall fescue seed blend
- Bag weights: 5 lb, 10 lb, 25 lb and 50 lb
- Listed varieties: 4th Millennium SRP, Firecracker GLS, Dynamite GLS and Titanium GLS; varieties and proportions are subject to change
- New seeding rate: 10 lb per 1,000 sq ft of bare ground
- Overseeding rate: 5 lb per 1,000 sq ft of existing turf
- Heavy-use overseeding rate: 12 lb per 1,000 sq ft
- Seeding windows: March–May and August–October
- Dormant seeding window: December–March
- Germination time: 7–10 days
- Minimum mowing height: 1.5 inches
- Leaf texture: Medium
Frequently Asked Questions
How much seed do I need for a new lawn or overseeding?
Use this tall fescue blend at 10 lb per 1,000 sq ft for a new lawn on bare ground or 5 lb per 1,000 sq ft when overseeding existing turf. The heavy-use overseeding rate is 12 lb per 1,000 sq ft.
When should I sow this tall fescue blend?
The listed seeding windows for this tall fescue blend are March–May and August–October, with December–March listed for dormant seeding.
Is this blend suitable for a low maintenance lawn?
Yes. This tall fescue blend is recommended for low maintenance areas and also responds favorably to higher maintenance care. Its listed uses include home lawns, parks and commercial sites.
How low can I mow the established turf?
This tall fescue blend can be maintained at a mowing height down to 1.5 inches.
Does the blend always contain the same varieties?
The blend's varieties and proportions can change. The listed varieties are 4th Millennium SRP, Firecracker GLS, Dynamite GLS and Titanium GLS turf-type tall fescue.