Major Problems Very poor traffic tolerance. Not adapted to medium or heavy shade. Severe grub susceptibility. Diseases such as Helminthosporium cause thinning in May and June. Thatch buildup can be severe if excessive nitrogen is applied.
Irrigation is required when maintained with high nitrogen fertilization.
Very poor seedling vigor causing slow establishment. Seeding Rate 2 pounds per 1,000 square feet. Blends Use blends of two or more cultivars including at least one of the above-mentioned cultivars to achieve maximum disease resistance and heat tolerance. Mixtures Can be mixed with perennial ryegrass or fine fescue as indicated in paragraphs that follow. Tall fescue is used for lawns, hay, and pasture throughout Kentucky.