Tall fescue has been identified as an alternative to perennial ryegrass in locations where poor persistence occurs due to drier summers. There are two separate groups of tall fescues, the most common one being the summer active or continental type and the second group being the winter active or Mediterranean type.

    Perennial grasses, Tall Fescue

    Ability continental tall fescue has a breeding background of winter and summer active tall fescue and Italian ryegrass. This breeding,

    Rainfall

    600

    +

    Maturity

    Very Early

    Perennial grasses, Tall Fescue

    Anywhere is a Mediterranean tall fescue. Being winter active it produces excellent dry matter production through the colder months.

    Rainfall

    450

    +

    Maturity

    Mid