Tall Fescue (Langswenkgras)

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Characteristics:

• Tall Fescue is a deep rooted, robust perennial grass. It is excellent for grazing purposes especially in a mix with ryegrass, chicory and clover.
• It can tolerate water logging, salinity heat and drought good. Do not allow tall fescue to rank as palatability declines markedly. To get best results maintain at a height of 15-20cm.
• Agricol have a wide range of Tall Fescue cultivars from early to late heading dates:
• Verdant. Jenna, Duramax and Fuego
• Sowing rate: Sow in autumn and early spring at 25-32kg/ha with 4-6kg/ha clover and chicory.
• Production periods are autumn and spring. Makes good hay, silage and excellent forage. React better on N-fertiliser during Autumn and early Spring. Do not apply nitrogen in summer, only in autumn and early spring.