*Planting
Instructions:
Creeping Red Fescue
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Excellent shade tolerance
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Interseed with other cool season grasses in shady areas
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Very fine texture with moderate to dark green color
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Seeding Zone: 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8, Upper 9
(These are not USDA zones, these are zone number
provided by Pennington Seed, please use their map below for correct location
for these zones)
Best Time
to Plant: Fall/early spring
Planting Depth: ผ
Germination Time: 7-21 days, depending on climate conditions, soil
temperatures and moisture
Seeding Rate: New Lawns: 5 lbs./1,000 sq.ft.; Overseeding: 4
lbs./1,000 sq.ft.
Color: Bright green
Texture: Fine
Sun Tolerance: Low
Shade Tolerance: Excellent
Drought Tolerance: Low to moderate
Traffic Tolerance: Good
Disease Tolerance: Moderate
Recommended Mowing Height: 3-4
New Lawn
Conduct a soil test.**
Till to a depth of 4-6.
Rake to smooth and remove debris from seed bed.
Overseeding/Re-seeding
Conduct a soil test.**
Mow or clip grass as closely as possible.
Remove clippings and rake
Aerate soil (rake or harrow lightly) where existing grass is to allow new seed
to make contact with the soil. (Existing grass will not be affected.)
**A soil test is recommended to determine the pH. Lawns
prefer a pH between 6.0 - 7.0.
New Lawn
Fertilize (add lime if indicated from soil test) not necessary to work into
the soil.
Overseeding/Re-seeding
Fertilize (add lime if indicated from soil test) not necessary to work into
the soil.
New Lawn
Spread seed evenly, applying 1/2 of the recommended amount in one direction
and the remaining 1/2 in the opposite direction to avoid skips and misses on
your lawn.
Work seed into soil 1/4 deep.
Overseeding/Re-seeding
Same as New Lawn above.
New Lawn
Water daily to maintain a constant source of moisture for the seed. Do not
allow the top 1/2 of soil to become dry.
Once grass begins to grow and establishes a lawn, reduce watering to twice a
week, 1/2 of water per application.
Overseeding/Re-seeding
Same as New Lawn above
