Schedonorus arundinaceus
SR 8650
SR 8650 turf-type tall fescue was developed for high turf quality with high levels of rhizome expression in dense turf situations. The original clones were selected from Rutgers University breeding program based on turf performance, fine leaf texture and low Brown Patch incidence with rapid recovery. Then only plants expressing rhizome formation in turf plots were included in the final breeder block. The plants used in development were selected after high summer stress based on performance and appearance. SR 8650 is adapted to all areas where tall fescue is grown for turf, including mid-atlantic, north, southeast, midwest and the west
Key features
- Developed for high rhizomeexpression under turfconditions
- Fine leaf texture
- Excellent Brown Patchresistance and rapid repair
- Dense turf, high tillering
- High Leaf Spot resistance
Segment
Turfgrass
Category
Tall Fescue
Species
Fescue, Tall
Sci. Name
Schedonorus arundinaceus
Approx. Seeds/Kg.
495000
Approx. Seeds/Lb.
225000
Seeding Depth (cm)
0.635-1.27
Seeding Depth (Inches)
1/4-1/2
Seeding Rate - Alone/New (Kg./Hectare)
395-485
Seeding Rate - Alone/New (Lbs./Acre)
350-435
Seeding Rate - Interseed (Kg./100 sq. meters)
4-5
Seeding Rate - Interseed (Lbs./1000 sq. ft.)
6-8
Seeding Rate - New (Kg./100 sq. meters)
4-5
Seeding Rate - New (Lbs./1000 sq. ft.)
8-10
Seeding Rate - Overseed (Kg./100 sq. meters)
4-5
Seeding Rate - Overseed (Lbs./1000 sq. ft.)
6-8
Endophyte + (Yes, No)
Yes
Establishment (Days)
10-14
First Mowing (Days)
21-28
Germination (Days)
7-10
Mowing Frequency (Per Week)
1
Nitrogen Requirement (Low, Med, High)
Low