Fescue red is a perennial cereal crop. In the first year of life, it grows very slowly, good development is achieved in the second year (120–150 shoots), and full in the third (500–550 shoots). After mowing, it grows well and evenly. Culture shows sufficient resistance to toxic emissions even in close proximity to polluting objects. Likes well-moistened soils, is not resistant to summer droughts, but is a frost-resistant culture.
It grows well on pastures after three or four grazings. Hay is taken 2-3 times per growing season.
The yield of hay reaches 40-45 t/ha on fertile soils and 35-40 t/ha on sandy soils. Seed yield is from 1 to 2 t/ha.
Peatlands produce high yields of hay.
It lasts up to 10 years or more in crops.
It is also used to create lawns, meadows at airfields, sports grounds.
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- Slow growth — requires less mowing;
- Excellent tolerance for low mowing heights;
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- Perfect for shady areas.
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- Sports and playground surfaces;
- Landscaped garden spaces;
- Slopes and erosion-prone areas.
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Seeding rates for red fescue
Red fescue (red fescue, Festuca rubra) is a perennial grass used to create pastures, lawns, sports fields and as a component of grass mixtures. It forms a dense turf, withstands grazing and low mowing well.
Basic seeding rates for red fescue
- In clean crops (pastures, hayfields): 20-30 kg/ha.
- For lawns (ordinary, decorative): 30-40 kg/ha (3-4 kg per 100 m²).
- For sports lawns, playgrounds, golf courses: 35-45 kg/ha (to ensure extra-dense turf).
- In grass mixtures with legumes and other cereals (for pastures): 8-12 kg/ha of fescue + the appropriate rate of alfalfa, clover or ryegrass.
- In lawn mixtures: 30-60% of the total rate of the mixture (often combined with pasture ryegrass and bentgrass).
Depth of sowing
- 1.0-1.5 cm (seeds are small, you cannot sow deeper).
Additional recommendations
The optimal sowing time is spring or late summer.
For lawns, it is imperative to prepare a leveled, fine-lumpy seedbed.
In mixtures with legumes, fescue ensures the durability of the grass stand, as it tolerates cold and trampling well.
