Red Fescue (Festuca rubra) in Grass Maine
Description:
Red Fescue is a fine-textured, cool-season grass that thrives in shady areas and low-fertility soils. It has fine leaf blades and forms a dense, creeping sod.
Description:
Red Fescue is a fine-textured, cool-season grass that thrives in shady areas and low-fertility soils. It has fine leaf blades and forms a dense, creeping sod.
Description
Red Fescue is a fine-textured, cool-season grass that thrives in shady areas and low-fertility soils. It has fine leaf blades and forms a dense, creeping sod.
Planting Instructions:
- Optimal Planting Time: Late summer to early fall (mid-August to October).
- Soil Preparation: Till the soil to a depth of 4-6 inches, and remove weeds and debris.
- Seeding Rate: 4-6 pounds per 1,000 square feet.
- Seeding Method: Broadcast the seed evenly, then lightly rake the soil to cover the seeds with about 1/4 inch of soil.
- Watering: Keep the soil consistently moist until germination, then water deeply but less frequently.
