| Species: |
Tall fescue (Festuca arundinacea schreb.) |
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| Origin: |
Europe |
| Use: |
Grazing, hay |
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| Description: |
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General:
Life Span:
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2-4 feet tall, bunchgrass. Auricles present; leaves shiny darkgreen (ribbed).
Perennial |
| Adaptation: |
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pH:
Soil:
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5.5-7.5
Loam, clay-loam,
Only adapted to wet areas (bottoms) of east Texas.
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| Management: |
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Seeding Rate:
Planting Date:
Planting Depth:
Seed Cost:
Season of Use:
Production:
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20-25 lb/A
September-October
<0.25 inch
$25-30/A
October-December, February-May
3000-6000 lb/A
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