There is very little fine fescue sod grown. Perennial Ryegrass Perennial ryegrass is a rapid germinating, rapid growing bunch or clump grass. Common perennial ryegrass is a coarse textured grass that lacks winter hardiness. The new turf-type perennial ryegrasses are more winter hardy than the common ryegrasses and have a finer leaf texture, similar to Kentucky bluegrass. After the bluegrass germinates, it will usually spread and take over the ryegrass.
Perennial ryegrass is established by seed only.
Grass seed is usually sold in mixes or blends. Sod is usually comes in squares or rolls that contain estabished grass, roots, and some soil. Before it is laid, sod should be protected from heat and drying out. Clear the area to be seeded b. This will loosen up compacted soil and allow it to be graded.