Strong creeping red fescue is the most widely used of the fescue species. It is used in a wide range of situations, from golf course fairways to lawns and through to playing fields. Its main attribute is its drought tolerance and its creeping growth habit which means it can regenerate and recover from damage. As with other fescue species it is not tolerant of high wear and should therefore be mixed with perennial ryegrass when wear tolerance is required.
Key Characteristics
- Fine, needle-like leaves
- Tolerant of dry soil conditions
- Slow growing
- Widely used in many different mixtures
- Creeping growth habit
- Commonly used on golf fairways
Sowing times
Strong creeping red fescue grass seed requires constant soil temperatures of 10 degrees Celsius for optimum germination. In the UK this would typically be between April and early October.
Germination time
Strong creeping red fescue grass seed would normally germinate in 14-21 days, subject to conditions.
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Hard Fescue
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