Schedonorus arundinaceus
Firewall
Firewall Turf-Type Tall Fescue (PS6-WEI) performs as the name implies, it creates a barrier that keeps out Brown Patch and degradation due to intense wear. The Brown Patch resistance contributes to its excellent shade tolerance. Firewall achieves all of these claims while also being top rated in turf quality at multiple locations throughout the coun- try, ensuring that you have a top performer, no matter where you decide to use it. Firewall can also tolerate mowing heights as low as 1/2 inch, making it one of the most versatile tall fescues on the market!
Key features
- Summer Drought tolerance
- Superior Resistance to Brown Patch
- Excellent Traffic Tolerance and Recovery
- High Density, High Turf Quality
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