Heat Wave® Fescue
Improved Turf-Type Tall Fescue Blend– A grass seed for all seasons, the dark green color and thin narrow bladed fescue blend will be an early green in the spring and hold color late into fall.
Heat Tolerance
Best heat tolerance due to deep root system that helps grass access more water and nutrients.
Rated: Excellent
Drought
Due to the nature of the root system of Heat Wave® Fescue has an exceptional drought tolerance.
Rated: Excellent
Exposure
Heat Wave® turf-type tall fescue blend performs best in full sun and will tolerate shade very well.
Rated: Excellent
Durability
Fescue grass is a popular turf solution for athletic fields and golf courses and good for foot traffic.
Rated: Good
Heat Wave® Features
Heat Wave® has excellent sun and shade tolerance for those demanding locations with poor soil types or shady conditions. This seed establishes quickly and rapidly fills in, building good weed crowding density. Healthy, dense, and slow growing this fescue blend is perfect for low mowing and heavy traffic from kids and dogs. Resistance to lawn diseases is enhanced by introducing genetic diversity into your lawn each fall when overseeding with Heat Wave®. Advancements in turfgrass genetics continue to develop superior new grass varieties contained in Heat Wave®.
Seeding Rate, Germination Time, Mowing Height
- Recommended over seeding rate: 5-8 lbs. per 1,000 sq . ft.
- Recommended bare ground rate: 10-12 lbs. per 1,000 sq . ft.
- Germination: 10-14 days in ideal conditions
- Mowing Height: |Spring 2-3 inches| Summer 3-4 inches
Seeding Instructions for Heat Wave®
Seeding recommendations for Heat Wave® will vary by season and objective.
