Rhizomatous Tall Fescue (RTF)

RTF© is an advanced generation of turf-type tall fescue which produces rhizomes. A rhizome is an underground stem that penetrates laterally through the soil to spread the plant. Rhizomes send shoots up to the soil surface while extending new roots downward, forming a new plant. The rhizomatous nature of RTF is similar to Kentucky bluegrass. However, unlike Kentucky bluegrass RTF will survive the transition zone climate and other tall fescue turf regions.

Self-repairing Turf

•     Quickly fills in damaged or open spots with new shoots of grass
•     High level of traffic tolerance
•     Dense turf without open areas prevents weed growth

Strong, deep root system and drought tolerance

•     Rapid development of a deep root system
•     Excellent drought and heat tolerance with less irrigation
•     Adaptable to a wide range of soil conditions

Grows great in sun or shade

•     Excellent in the transition zone climate and other tall fescue turf regions
•     Will not brown out in the intense summer heat
•     One of the most shade tolerant cool season grasses

Excellent color and density

•     Has fine leaves which produce a very dense, uniform sod
•     Early spring greenup
•     Withstands stressful hot temperatures and keeps its rich green color

Excellent insect and disease resistance

•     Endophyte enhanced for improved insect, disease and drought tolerance
•     Environmentally friendly, reduces chemical and fertilizer inputs

Improved value for the turf professional

•     RTF sod requires less overseeding, has fewer weed problems and prevents "wide-leafed ugly clumps" of tall fescue plants
•     Young plants first build the root and shoot system; then concentrate on producing rhizomes. With RTF sod, the rhizomes are already developed
•     RTF sod, with the aid of rhizomes anchors itself faster, water requirements are reduced and turf can be used sooner
  
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