How Do You Grow Fescue

Tall fescue germinates best when soil temperatures near 60 to 65 degrees Fahrenheit. For fall seeding, wait for soil to cool to this range. Hold spring seeding until soil warms. By planting during these optimal seasons of cool temperatures and strong growth, you also take advantage of fall and spring rains.

Is fescue easy to grow?

Additional Tall Fescue Characteristics It establishes easily from seed and germinates more quickly than Kentucky bluegrass. Tall fescue’s naturally extensive root system can reach 2 to 3 feet deep, much deeper than other cool-season grasses. This contributes to superior heat and drought tolerance.

How do you plant fescue grass?

Fescue is a hardy grass that grows in cool weather and browns during the summer. In spring or fall, new fescue seeds can be planted after clearing an area of vegetation or mowing old grass. Plant over an empty soil by tilling and fertilizing the soil. Existing fescue lawns can also be reseeded.