Festuca pratensis
Senu
Senu has a medium early growth in spring and medium early heading. It is suitable for meadow mixtures used for mowing or combined mowing and grazing. Senu is winter hardy with a good persistence. Meadow fescue is a perennial and persistent grass species. It does not require high temperatures for active growth and is very winter hardy. It appreciates high soil moisture content. Meadow fescue has an early spring growth with a regrowth consisting mainly of leafy shoots and is good for both cutting and grazing.
Key features
- Good persistence
- High stress tolerance
- Active growth under low temperatures
- High yielding first cuts with excellent regrowth
Segment
Forage
Category
Meadow Fescue
Species
Fescue, Meadow
Sci. Name
Festuca pratensis
Approx. Seeds/Lb.
227,000
Seeding Depth (Inches)
1/4-1/2
Seeding Rate - Alone/New (Lbs./Acre)
25-30
Planting Times
Spring, Fall
Seeding Rate - Mixes (Lbs./Acre)
6-12
Livestock
Alpaca/Llama ,
Cattle ,
Goats ,
Hogs ,
Horses ,
Poultry ,
Sheep
Usage
Hay ,
Silage ,
Pasture