Rowdier

Description

Tall fescue, a cool-season perennial grass species, is widely utilized as a turfgrass in lawns, parks, and sports fields. Known for its durability and adaptability, tall fescue forms dense, coarse-textured turf that can withstand heavy foot traffic and recover quickly from damage due to a high rhizome number. Its deep root system enables it to tolerate drought and heat stress, making it suitable for a range of climates and soil types. Rowdier turf-type tall fescue gives your lawn a beautiful look and feel with dark green, fine-textured blades. This turf exhibits excellent year-round color and requires minimal maintenance, making it popular among homeowners and landscapers.

Key Features

Superior Turf Quality
Top Rated Gray Leaf Spot and Brown Patch
Excellent performance and Short Moving Height
Dark Green Color and Early Spring Greenup
Rapid Establishment
Superior Shade Tolerance

Ratings

Scale 1-9, where 9 = best or most pronounced

Color

8

Density

8

Diseases/Insects

7

Drought Tolerance

8

Frost Tolerance/Winter Kill

7

Turfgrass Quality

8

Spring Greenup

7

Leaf Texture

7

Seedling Vigor/Establishment

8

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General Characteristics

Establishment (Days) 10-14

First Mowing (Days) 21-28

Endophyte + (Yes, No) Yes

Germination (Days) 7-10

Mowing Frequency (Per Week) 1

Nitrogen Requirement (Low, Med, High) Low

Segment Turfgrass

Species Tall Fescue

Sci. Name Schedonorus arundinaceus

Seeding Information

Approx. Seeds/Lb. 225000

Approx. Seeds/Kg. 495000

Seeding Rate - Alone/New (Kg./Hectare) 395-485

Seeding Rate - Alone/New (Lbs./Acre) 350-435

Seeding Rate - Overseed (Lbs./1000 sq. ft.) 6-8

Seeding Rate - Interseed (Lbs./1000 sq. ft.) 6-8

Seeding Rate - Interseed (Kg./100 sq. meters) 4-5

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

GREY LEAF SPOT RESISTANCE 2016 NTEP
1-9, 9=No Disease
CULTIVAR/SPECIES	MEAN
*Rowdier*	*8.2*
Daybreak	8.2
*Grande 3*	*7.8*
*SR 8700*	*7.7*
*Raceway*	*7.7*
*Gallardo*	*7.2*
Lafayette	7
Monument	7
Helicat GLR	6.7
Raptor III	6.7
Bravo 2	6.3
Grand Prix	6
KY-31	5.5
LSD@5%	0.8

GENETIC COLOR 2019-22 NTEP
1-9, 9=Darkest Green
CULTIVAR/SPECIES	MEAN
Xanadu	6.7
*Rowdier*	*6.6*
*Raceway*	*6.5*
*SR 8700*	*6.5*
Houndog Nine	6.5
*Bentley*	*6.4*
*Gallardo*	*6.4*
Bladerunner 3	6.4
Spyder 2LS	6.1
Monument	6
Moondance	6
Helicat GLR	5.9
KY-31	4.2
LSD@5%	0.1

TURF QUALITY SOUTHEAST 2023 NTEP
1-9, 9=Best
CULTIVAR/SPECIES	MEAN
Raptor III	6.3
*Rowdier*	*6.1*
*Gallardo*	6
Capitan	6
Essential 2	6
*Bentley*	*5.9*
Houndog Nine	5.9
Bladerunner 3	5.9
*Raceway*	*5.8*
*SR 8700*	*5.8*
*Grande 3*	*5.8*
Turbo SS	5.5
Grand Prix	5.2
Bullseye	5.1
Birmingham	5.1
Endgame	5
KY-31	4.5
LSD@5%	0.7

TURFGRASS QUALITY 2020 NTEP ALL LOCATIONS
1-9, 9=Best
CULTIVAR/SPECIES	MEAN
Spyder LS	6.4
Capitan	6.3
*Rowdier*	*6.2*
*SR 8700*	*6.2*
*Raceway*	*6.2*
*Gallardo*	*6.2*
Essential 2	6.2
Bladerunner 3	6.2
Houndog Nine	6.1
*Grande 3*	*5.9*
Bullseye	5.7
Lafayette	5.7
Copious TF	5.6
Topshelf	5.6
Grand Prix	5.4
KY-31	4.4
LSD@5%	0.2