Hard Fescue Grass Seed w/ OptiGrowth
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Hard fescue is noted for its low growing habit and darker green color making it a premium grass for both low maintenance sites and as part of a high quality lawn mix. Hard fescue grass seed is an excellent choice where erosion control is the primary focus or in areas you do not want to mow.
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They have Fine Fescue Grass Seed and my…
They have Fine Fescue Grass Seed and my favorite is Hard Fescue. Until you have a fine fescue lawn or green scape you are unaware of all the benefits. It's like the difference between 1st class and coach.
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Seeking a particular blend of Fine Fescue seed for full shade. I found such on Outside Pride. Ordered on-line. Product arrived promptly. (Shipping slightly more costly than hoped for.) Germination has been excellent.
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I've purchased several bags of Fescue grass seed and the Purple Thyme. Each order was on time and correct. Best of all, everything is sprouting nicely. Great job.
Read more on TrustpilotHard fescue seeds worked great
Hard fescue seeds worked great - nice color, spreads, stays low, overseeds well.
Read more on TrustpilotOutsidePride has not disappointed
Communication between OutsidePride and myself is excellent. The latest small order placed was shipped promptly as the previous. We are having an unusually warm late August in Chicago and not much seed has germinated on the ground. Waiting another week to sow more. Meanwhile, in trays kept in a cooler spot out of the sun, germination times for the seeds I have are: Dutch white clover-1 day. Mini Clover-1 day. Red clover- 2 days. Hard Fescue- 4 days. Can’t wait for them all to pop out of the ground. Will be ordering more in the future and recommend OutsidePride to others.
Read more on TrustpilotMORE FESCUE GRASS OPTIONS
Outstanding Turf Quality
- Superior for overall quality grown under shade
- Dark green genetic color
- Very fine leaf texture
- Very good mowing qualities
- Excellent disease resistance
- Excellent red thread and dollar spot resistance
- Excellent drought tolerance
- Very good wear and traffic tolerance
- Excellent spring green-up and density
Seeding Rate & Planting Time
- New turf: Sow 4 - 5 pounds hard fescue grass seed per 1,000 square feet or 160 - 200 lbs/acre for broadcast seeding
- Over-seeding: Sow 2 - 2 1/2 pounds hard fescue grass seed per 1,000 square feet or 80 - 100 lbs per acre for broadcast over-seeding
- Plant cool climate grass seed when soil temperature reaches 55 degrees in spring up until a minimum of 8 weeks before frost in fall
Planting Guide
SOWING TEMPERATURE
55F+
WHEN TO PLANT
Spring 55F or up to 8 weeks before first frost
AVERAGE GERM TIME
14 - 21 days
DAYS TO FIRST MOWING
26 - 32 days
PLANTING DEPTH
Surface to 1/4 Inch
SOWING METHOD
Broadcast or Drill
MOWING HEIGHT
2 - 2.5 inches
ENVIRONMENT
Partial Shade - Full Sun
ZONES
3 - 7
Grass Specifications
IDEAL FOR
Lawns, Low Maintenance Areas
PLANT CHARACTERISTICS
Fine Bladed, Shade Tolerance
ESTABLISHMENT RATE
Moderate
MOISTURE REQUIREMENTS
Moderate
ACIDIC SOIL TOLERANCE
Medium to High
SALINITY TOLERANCE
Low
COLD TOLERANCE
High
SHADE TOLERANCE
Excellent
WEAR TOLERANCE
Low
THATCH TENDENCY
Low to Medium
FERTILIZER NEEDS
Low
SEASON
Perennial