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Boreal Creeping Red Fescue

 

  • A long-lived, perennial grass with a strong creeping root system
  • Palatable in the spring and fall
  • Is most productive under high moisture conditions
  • Tolerates close grazing and survives drought
  • Broadly adapted to poor drier soils and reduced fertility

 

Characteristics
Variety Boreal
Use Hay & Pasture
Root Habit Sod Forming
Plant Type Basal
Preferred Growing Conditions Widely adapted; does best in high rainfall areas
Production Period Spring – Fall
Key Features
  • Does well on a wide range of soil types
  • Is most productive under high moisture conditions
  • Tolerates close grazing and survives drought
Limitations
  • Not always winterhardy
Approx. Seeds/lb 375,000
Seeding Rate lb/acre 3-6

 

Environmental Tolerances
Winterhardiness Excellent
Drought Tolerance Moderate to High
Flooding Tolerance Moderate
Optimum PH 5.5 – 7.5
Acidity Tolerance Moderate to High
Alkalinity Tolerance Moderate
Salinity Tolerance Low to Moderate
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