Fescue grass seed will be seeded during the planting season. Spring seeding should be done in March or April so the grass can become well established before hot weather. Local weather conditions are the best indicator to use when determining when to plant. Under good conditions, seeds germinate in 4-7 days. It is your responsibility to water your newly planted fescue lawn.
Fescue is relatively drought-tolerant, but needs to be watered during the summer to keep it green.
For a newly seeded lawn, watering should be done every day or two depending upon the weather. It is important to apply water at a rate it can be absorbed by the soil. Under normal conditions, it should take approximately two hours to apply one inch of water. Fescue grows rapidly and requires frequent mowing to help it spread. Spring mowing can be greatly reduced by fertilizing in the fall and not during the spring.