Firebird 2 Turf Type Tall Fescue Seed, 50 Lb Bag

FIREBIRD is an all around excellent turf performer. It was rated in the top ten in dark green genetic color in the most current testing versus all other tall fescue varieties. It is a top performer in shorter mowed high maintenance turf. Under taller mowing conditions with less fertility and irrigation, FIREBIRD ranks in the top group in low maintenance turf.

The variety has a deep green color that can be a centerpiece of an elite blend with many of the newest tall fescues, perennial ryegrass or Kentucky bluegrasses in turf mixes. It has an open foliar canopy to resist fungal attacks from brown patch disease.

FIREBIRD 2 tall fescue is early to green up in the springtime. It provides a dense turf carpet in the summer and through the fall growing season. This variety is a successful performer in the traditional tall fescue use areas of the United States. FIREBIRD 2 turf type tall fescue will work well for your golf rough and approaches, commercial turf or home lawn care needs.

Features

Germination Time

Medium Fast 7 to 17 days is normal in spring and fall with irrigation

Growth habit

bunch grass

Drought Tolerance

Very Good

Mowing Height

from 1.5 inch to 3-4 inches weekly

Disease Resistance

Very good resistance to Brown patch when avoiding late spring and summer fertility

Traffic tolerance

Very Good to Excellent

pH Tolerance

Ranges from 5.5 to 8.5, Ideally at 6.0 to 6.5

Texture Medium

leaf texture and semi dwarf vertical growth habit

Compatibility

with 5 to 10% Kentucky bluegrass or up to 20% fine fescue or perennial ryegrass

Color

Depp green color

Shade tolerance

Good to very good

Salt tolerance

Good

Endophyte enhanced

Yes - helps insect and stress tolerance

Preferred use

Home and commercial lawns, sports fields, golf roughs

Seeding Rates

New Lawns

8# per 1000 square feet 340# per Acre

Overseed

4# per 1000 square feet 170# per Acre

• Firebird 2 TF Flyer PDF, 1 MB