SWAJ Tall Fescue

SWAJ Tall Fescue

Outstanding Winterhardiness & Soft-Leaved Palatability

SWAJ is a Nordic tall fescue bred for its winterhardiness; specifically, its tolerance to harsh winter conditions characterized by frost, snow and ice. Selected for soft-leaved palatability and feed quality, SWAJ provides improved digestibility and more pounds of gain. Its ideal maturity provides complimentary timing and blend compatibility with most hay and pasture uses.

Outstanding winterhardiness
Soft-leaved palatability
Crown rust resistance
High yield

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SWAJ Tall Fescue Tech Sheet

Description

Characteristics
Variety	SWAJ
Use	Hay & Pasture
Root Habit	Bunch-grass
Plant Type	Basal
Production Period	Spring – Fall
Key Features	Soft leaved palatability Outstanding winterhardiness Crown rust resistance High yield
Approx. Seeds/lb	205,000
Seeding Rate lb/acre	8-12

Environmental Tolerances
Winterhardiness	Moderate to Good
Drought Tolerance	Moderate
Flooding Tolerance	Moderate to Good
Optimum pH	5.5 – 6.5
Acidity Tolerance	High
Alkalinity Tolerance	Moderate
Salinity Tolerance	Moderate to High

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