Tall Fescue

Grass

(Festuca arundinacea)

Deep rooted fescue very tolerant of stress. As a bunch grass it's growth habit can lead to "tussocky" swards. Can be difficult to establish in cooler seasons.

Uses

Grazing

Sowing Rate

Up to 6 kgs/acre within a mixture

Persistence

Perennial 7+ Years

Sowing Period

May to August

Yield Potential

15t DM per ha.

Management

Most commonly grown as part of a mixture and should be regulary grazed to maintain the quality of the grass and to prevent it from becoming too coarse. Can be difficult to establish in cooler soils.