Schedonorus arundinaceus
Speedway
Speedway turf-type tall fescue is a dwarf, fine-leaved dark-green tall fescue that is extremely versatile in its application. Developed for improved turf quality and screened for superior Brown Patch resistance, Speedway excels in many environments. It was selected from plants with superior performance under high heat stress as well as tolerance for cooler weather. In addition to its wide range of adaptation and high turf quality, Speedway exhibits high levels of rhizome expression for a dense, wear tolerant turf suitable for both high and low maintenance situations.
Key features
- Extremely dark green color
- Fine leaf texture
- Excellent Brown Patchresistance
- High rhizome expression
- Heat and cold tolerant
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