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Companion Species For Dryland Dairy Pasture Mixes

By Asst Editor Jason D, on December 27th, 2011

Tall fescue can be sown in mixtures with other pasture species. Clovers, including white, subterranean, red, and strawberry are all suitable companion legume species to tall fescue. All suggestions are for bare seed and legume rates should be increased to take account of inoculation and lime coating.

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Seedbed Preparation And Sowing For Dryland Dairy Pasture Mixes

By Asst Editor Jason D, on December 27th, 2011

Tall fescue establishment should occur when the soil temperature is at least 12° - 15°C at 10cm depth, provided there is adequate moisture and paddocks are trafficable. Research has shown that choice of autumn or spring sowing depends on location, soil type and season.

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Tall Fescue - Turf Grass

By Admin, on August 2nd, 2011

Tall Fescue - Grass Lawn

Tall Fescue (Festuca Arundinacea L.)

Origin: Tall Fescue is a cool season perennial bunch grass. Like all of the cool season turf grasses, Tall Fescue was introduced into the United States from Europe during the Colonial Period. Tall Fescue is also available as a turf grass in Australia. . . . → Read More: Tall Fescue - Turf Grass

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Common introduced cool season perennial grasses for Beef in Hunter Region

By Asst Editor Craig R, on April 14th, 2011

The four perennial cool season grasses most commonly sown in the Hunter region are phalaris, cocksfoot, perennial ryegrass and tall fescue. The preferred sowing time is autumn.

Phalaris field

Phalaris (Phalaris aquatica)

Phalaris is a winter growing perennial, which performs best in areas with at least 500 mm annual rainfall. Phalaris requires medium . . . → Read More: Common introduced cool season perennial grasses for Beef in Hunter Region

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Tall fescue

By Asst Editor Di P, on January 3rd, 2011

Tall fescue plant

Scientific name

Festuca arundinacea

Strengths Deep rooted perennial. Adapted to a wide range of soil types. Tolerant of wet/poorly drained soils. Tolerant of moderate salinity. Provides good year-round production of quality feed. Does not frost off in winter as readily as phalaris and cocksfoot. Limitations Relatively slow to establish. . . . → Read More: Tall Fescue

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