Fine fescue

Here at the University of Minnesota Turfgrass Science Program, one of our areas of research is developing low-input turfgrasses that can better suit the consumer and the environment with less need for water, fertilizer, mowing, and other inputs. Fine fescue turfgrass species have been shown to perform well under these low-input conditions. Fine fescues are often found in commercial seed mixtures, and their availability continues to rise. However, there is little to no availability of fine fescue sod despite high demand from consumers.

Wed, 11/21/2018 - 13:47

Seeding rate and species selection for “No-Mow” areas

By Andrew Hollman

Tue, 10/23/2018 - 16:38

Developing a quick test to distinguish fine fescue species in mixtures

By Yinjie Qiu

The fine fescue species, which include Chewings fescue, hard fescue, sheep fescue, strong creeping red fescue, and slender creeping red fescue, have been shown to perform well as turfgrasses in low-input environments in temperate climates such as in Minnesota. Fine fescues grow well in the shade or sun, have reduced mowing requirements, and possess good drought tolerance.

Wed, 10/10/2018 - 09:46

Which fine fescue should you use?

By Eric Watkins

I often get asked what I’d recommend for a good fine fescue mixture for Minnesota. I usually recommend a mixture of the three fine fescue species that are most readily available: hard, Chewings, and strong creeping red. The tricky part is determining the final components of a fine fescue mixture that will result in a high-performing turf.

Mon, 09/03/2018 - 11:22

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