Combat Extreme Northern Zone
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Combat Extreme Northern Zone 100% Pure, Raw Seed with 0.00% Other Crop & Weed. This tall fescue and Kentucky Bluegrass mix produces fine to medium leaf blades which allows a dense turf to form. In addition, Combat Extreme grass seed mix uses lower-growing cultivars which means that mowing requirements and clipping yields can be reduced up to 30 percent. This lawn seed for cold weather is excellent choice for professional or home use.
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100% Pure, Raw Seed with 0.00% Other Crop & Weed. Combat Extreme Northern Zone - This tall fescue and Kentucky Bluegrass mix produces fine to medium leaf blades which allows a dense turf to form. This grass seed mix uses lower-growing cultivars which means that mowing requirements and clipping yields can be reduced up to 30 percent. Combat Extreme Northern Zone grass seed establishes rapidly when soil temperatures are above 55 degrees Fahrenheit. The varieties of turf type fescue grass were selected due to their ability to withstand hot summer temperatures as well as cold and harsh winters in USDA Zones 4 - 5. Combat Extreme Northern Zone grass seed has improved germination which allows it to establish more quickly than other varieties and its lower growth habit significantly reduces the amount of top growth. It does extremely well in full sun or partial shade in USDA Zones 4 - 5. Combat Extreme Northern Zone grass has the addition of Kentucky Bluegrass for extra cold tolerance and turf density. Combat Extreme Northern Zone grass seed an excellent choice for professional or home use.
Three Combat Blends To Optimize Varieties:
- Combat Extreme Northern Zone - USDA Zones 4 - 5
- Combat Extreme Transition Zone - USDA Zones 6 - 7
- Combat Extreme Southern Zone - USDA Zones 8 - 10
Each Combat Extreme mixture will perform well outside of the given zone. For example, there is no reason you could not use Combat Extreme Transition Zone in USDA Zone 8 or Combat Extreme Northern Zone in USDA 6. These USDA Zones are given as optimal guidelines, but not as fixed rules. Combat Extreme grass seed is one of the few tall fescue grass lawn seed blends available that is 100% weed free!
Seed size is much larger for turf fescue than Kentucky Bluegrass; therefore, by weight this is a 90%/10% fescue/bluegrass blend, but by seed count it is a pretty equal blend.
Unlike other turf type tall fescue grass seeds, Combat Extreme has the ability to repair itself. Traditional tall fescue grass will clump together, not filling in the bare spots and producing an uneven lawn. With bare spots, weeds are more apt to take over the lawn. What makes Combat Extreme Northern Zone grass seed unique is its ability to fill in these open areas with through aggressive tillering.
Another great feature of Kentucky bluegrass is its extreme cold tolerance. That is why we have added it to our regular Combat Extreme blend for the USDA Zones 4-5 where cold tolerance can be of the utmost importance. Bluegrass blends well with turf type fescue and makes it softer in appearance and more dense. Midnight Kentucky bluegrass was also developed with quick establishment in mind. It is wear tolerant and repairs itself by rhizomes and tillering improving its turf density.Characteristics of Combat Extreme Northern Zone
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| Strong, deep root system |
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| Produces a thick even lawn grass |
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| Excellent color and disease resistant |
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| Rapid germination and quick spring green-up |
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| Higher value for the home owner than conventional tall fescue grass seed |
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Mixing varieties together that have top performance on some of the desired characteristics allows the lawn to adapt itself to various conditions. In the shady areas, the grass seed varieties with good shade tolerance will prevail, in the high traffic areas the best wear tolerant grass seed varieties will prevail, etc. The result is a beautiful lawn grass everywhere, from the same grass seed blend.
Combat Extreme grass seed sets a new standard for home lawns. Not only is the Combat Extreme Northern Zone grass seed a blend of top performing seed varieties, now it has the ability to repair itself through outstanding tillering characteristics as well as requiring less water and fertilizer. That is why Combat Extreme Northern Zone grass seed is the only seed you’ll ever need! In our opinion, this is the best grass that we carry (for durability and hardiness) and the best tall fescue and bluegrass mix on the market today!
Seeding Rate & Planting Time
- New turf: Sow 6 - 8 pounds Combat grass seed per 1,000 square feet or 240 - 320 lbs/acre for broadcast seeding
- Over-seeding: Sow 3 - 4 pounds Combat Extreme cold climate grass seed per 1,000 square feet or 120 - 160 lbs per acre for broadcast over-seeding
- Plant cold climate grass seed when soil temperature reaches 55 degrees in spring up until a minimum of 6 weeks before frost in fall
Planting Guide
SOWING TEMPERATURE
55F+
WHEN TO PLANT
Spring 55F or up to 6 weeks before first frost
AVERAGE GERM TIME
7 - 14 Days
DAYS TO FIRST MOWING
21 - 30 Days
PLANTING DEPTH
Surface to 1/8 Inch
SOWING METHOD
Broadcast or Drill
MOWING HEIGHT
2.5 - 3 Inches
ENVIRONMENT
Full Sun to Partial Shade
ZONES
3 - 8
Grass Specifications
IDEAL FOR
Lawns, Parks, Recreation Fields
PLANT CHARACTERISTICS
Wear Tolerance, Medium Bladed
ESTABLISHMENT RATE
Moderate
MOISTURE REQUIREMENTS
Low to Moderate
ACIDIC SOIL TOLERANCE
High
SALINITY TOLERANCE
Low
COLD TOLERANCE
Medium
SHADE TOLERANCE
Good to Excellent
WEAR TOLERANCE
Medium to High
THATCH TENDENCY
Low
FERTILIZER NEEDS
Low to Medium
SEASON
Perennial
Common Questions
Does Combat Have Nice Color?
This tall fescue grass/kentucky bluegrass seed mix maintains its rich green color even in winter's low temperatures and withstands stressful weather conditions, ensuring a resilient and vibrant lawn year-round. Perfect for challenging climates.
Is It Adaptable?
This mix of fescue and Kentucky bluegrass varieties thrives adapts to various conditions soil, light, and temperatures. This mix features resilient cultivars, making it ideal for shady areas where warm-season grasses struggle.
Can It Repair Itself?
It excels at filling in open areas in the lawn through tillering, knitting the grass together seamlessly. It quickly repairs damaged or bare spots by producing new shoots, ensuring a consistently lush and healthy lawn that can self-repair.
Does This Seed Germinate Quickly?
Not as fast as ryegrass, but turf type fescue usually germinates within 14 days whereas the Kentucky bluegrass can take a week longer. With its early spring green-up, you'll enjoy a greener lawn earlier than with other grass seeds.
What Is The Seeding Rate & Planting Time?
Sow 6 - 8 pounds per 1,000 square feet. Plant in Spring when soil temperatures are about 55 degrees up until 6 weeks before your first frost in the Fall.
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