TALL FESCUE

ANNUAL RYEGRASS

Siesta tall fescue is a fine-textured tall fescue that works great for blending with elite Jacklin Kentucky bluegrasses for quality sod. Jacklin’s newest notably fine-textured, dense, dark green variety, Siesta was selected for breeding traits that will allow a look and feel much better than older varieties—with less time and effort. Get ready for Siesta time and enjoy all the extra time you’ll be saving! For sod production, mix 80 to 90 percent Siesta with 10 to 20 percent Jacklin elite Kentucky bluegrass to improve sod strength and give you a better match-up with the bluegrass than older tall fescue varieties ever have. Siesta is able to thrive under diverse weather conditions and boasts a wide range of uses, from golf course roughs to parks and home lawns. For permanent turf, it performs best at heights of 1.5- to 3-inches (37 to 75 mm), but is adapted to mowing heights as low as one-half-inch (13 mm). Don’t sleep on getting Siesta tall fescue for your turf production; contact your Jacklin representative today. Jacklin Seed by Simplot

Toltec tall fescue is similar to other Black Beauty varieties. Toltec exhibits a dark-green color with thick, tight density. Toltec is the finest bladed of the Black Beauty family and, like all of its relatives, does NOT shred when mowed. Toltec is a favorite among our sod growers and is perfect for municipal athletic fields and homeowner lawns. Jonathan Green & Sons, Inc. / Cascade International Seed Co.

Valkyrie The newest variety in the Lateral Spread line, Valkyrie tall fescue is a top NTEP performer. Valkyrie has excellent wear tolerance and holds up to traffic very well. In addition, its fine leaf texture and dark green color make it an ideal choice for premier turf needs. High seedling vigor allows it to out compete weeds. Mountain View Seeds

Quickdraw turf-type annual ryegrass is darker green with a finer leaf texture and higher density than earlier annual ryegrasses. Yet it still retains the advantages of annual ryegrasses of temporary cover and faster establishment. This makes Quickdraw perfect for many uses from warm-season grass overseeding to a nurse grass for many turf sites. Annual ryegrasses also can germinate better when the soil is cold to extend your planting season, or to make repairs most times of the year. Use alone where you want a temporary cover or early transition, or with other turf cultivars as a nurse grass, Quickdraw expands your options. Pickseed

INTERMEDIATE RYEGRASS

Supersonic tall fescue has ranked at the top of the NTEP in all categories. It has improved drought resistance and has shown excellent performance in the Southeast region. Supersonic has fine leaf texture and early spring green up, along with excellent brown patch resistance. It also exhibits high seedling vigor. Mountain View Seeds

Wichita tall fescue has solid year- round quality, coupled with strong resistance to brown patch, which make this tall fescue an excellent choice in turf. Whether by itself, in a blend with other tall fescues or Kentucky bluegrass, this turf will make you click your heels together. Dark green color, along with a dense growth habit, make Wichita a top performer in the transition zone. Planting Wichita will have you saying, “There is no place like home.” Grassland Oregon

TransAction turf–type intermediate ryegrass provides rapid germination and quick cover. It germinates under cold soil conditions for repairs and late overseeding. It has a dark green color that is comparable to perennial ryegrass. It forms a uniform, high quality turf, especially in overseeding, either alone or with perennial ryegrass. When used for overseeding, it makes a smooth transition with little straw cover. Overall it is excellent for overseeding, as a high-quality nurse crop for turfgrass mixtures, or in repair of sports fields. Seed Research of Oregon

TPI Turf News July/August 2017

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