Festuca arundinacea
Stargrazer XL
Stargrazer XL is a blend of improved endophyte-free tall fescue varieties that is medium in maturity with better drought tolerance than other cool-season grasses. This blend is well-suited for hay or grazing in a wide range of soils and climates.
Key features
- Well adapted for Midwest, Mid-Atlantic & Northeast
- Suitable for both pastures or hay production
- Slightly earlier maturity than KY31
- Good yielder with excellent persistence
Segment
Forage
Category
Tall Fescue
Species
Fescue, Tall
Sci. Name
Festuca arundinacea
Botanical Name
Tall
Emergence (Days)
14
Winter Hardiness
Moderately Resistant
Approx. Seeds/Kg.
499400
Approx. Seeds/Lb.
227,000
Seeding Depth (cm)
0.635-1.27
Seeding Depth (Inches)
1/4-1/2
Seeding Rate - Alone/New (Kg./Hectare)
28-34
Seeding Rate - Alone/New (Lbs./Acre)
25-30
Planting Times
Spring, Late Summer-Early Fall
Seeding Rate - Mixes (Kg./Hectare)
6-17
Seeding Rate - Mixes (Lbs./Acre)
5-15
Livestock
Alpaca/Llama ,
Cattle ,
Goats ,
Horses ,
Sheep
Usage
Hay ,
Silage ,
Pasture ,
Erosion Control
Winter Hardiness
7