Festuca arundinacea
Kentucky 32
Kentucky 32 tall fescue was developed by OreGro research. Beginning with a base of Kentucky 31 maternal plants, these were crossed with three superior tall fescues, and went through three cycles of selection. Tested around the country for forage applications, Kentucky 32 is unique in that it has the persistence of Kentucky 31 and will perform well as a forage grass in those regions where both summer and winter can be especially tough. Relying on superior genetics for plant strength and vigor, Kentucky 32 and its vigorous growth, out-competes weeds, diseases, and is endophyte free
Key features
- Always take a soil test and consult your local extension service or fertilizer dealer for specific recommendations.
- Sowing: depending on the results of the soil test, a complete fertilizer such as 16-16-16 is helpful for establishment.
- Correct soil acidity, best between 5.5 and 7.
- A minimum of 30-40 units of nitrogen after each grazing or cutting will maximize forage produc- tion.
General Characteristics
Livestock
Alpaca/Llama ,
Cattle ,
Goats ,
Horses ,
Sheep
Usage
Hay ,
Silage ,
Pasture ,
Erosion Control
Botanical Name
Tall
Ploidy
Hexaploid
Segment
Forage
Species
Tall Fescue
Sci. Name
Festuca arundinacea
Seed Characteristics
Seed Length
7mm
Seed Size
Large
Seeding Information
Approx. Seeds/Lb.
227,000
Approx. Seeds/Kg.
499400
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
Pest and Disease Resistance
Net Blotch
Not Tested
Leaf Rust
Not Tested
Pink Snow Mold
Not Tested
Powdery Mildew
Not Tested
Stripe Rust
Not Tested
Crown Rust
Not Tested
Leaf Spot
Not Tested
Plant Characteristics
Time to Flowering
Medium
Lemma Pubescence
Absent
Lemma Width
Narrow
Lemma Length
Short
Lemma Texture
Smooth
Palea Length
Absent
Palea Pubescence
Absent
Panicle Attitude
Not Erect
Panicle Color
Green
Panicle Length
Medium
Panicle Shape
Narrow Tapering
Anther Color
Yellowish Green
Panicle Type
Intermediate
Branch Pubescence
Glabrous
Pelea Width
Absent
Flag Leaf Length
Long
Auricles
Absent
Flag Leaf Width
Wide
Leaf Blade Folding
Open
Leaf Blade Margins
Smooth
Leaf Color
Medium Light Green
Leaf Length
Long
Leaf Width
Wide
Leaf Sheath Colour
White
Basal Hairs
Absent
Waxy Bloom on Leaf
Absent
Emergence (Days)
14
Rhizomes - Creeping Habit
Absent to Very Weak
Growth Habit, Fall
Semi-Erect
Plant Height
Very Tall
Maturity
Medium Early
Winter Hardiness
Moderately Resistant
Winter Hardiness
6