Gallardo

Description

Gallardo tall fescue, a cool-season perennial grass species, is widely utilized as a turfgrass in lawns, parks, and sports fields. Known for its durability and adaptability, tall fescue forms dense, coarse-textured turf that can withstand heavy foot traffic and recover quickly from damage. Its deep root system enables it to tolerate drought and heat stress, making it suitable for a range of climates and soil types. The National Turfgrass Evaluation Program (NTEP) recognized Gallardo turf-type tall fescue as one of the top 10 tall fescue cultivar selections from the 2021 NTEP trials. This turf exhibits excellent year-round color and requires minimal maintenance, making it popular among homeowners and landscapers.

Key Features

Superior turf quality - all regions
A-LIST cultivator for Low Input Turf and Drought Tolerance
High Brown Patch, Gray Leaf Spot and Pythium Blight Resistance
Dark Green Color
Excellent Density All Seasons
Superior Traffic and Wear Tolerance
High Seedling Vigor

DLF is a global leader in the development of innovative forage, turf, conservation and other products

Alliance for Low Input Sustainable Turf® (A-LIST®), a non-profit that evaluates and promotes turfgrass varieties needing less water, pesticides, and fertilizers. Through rigorous testing, A-LIST® ensures our approved grasses excel in performance and sustainability.

Competition Grade® provides elite genetics for athletic fields, ensuring fast establishment, wear tolerance, and disease resistance. Tailored for field managers, it offers resilient, high-quality grass that enhances safety, aesthetics, and reduces maintenance costs.

Ratings

Scale 1-9, where 9 = best or most pronounced

Color

8

Density

8

Diseases/Insects

7

Drought Tolerance

7

Frost Tolerance/Winter Kill

8

Turfgrass Quality

9

Spring Greenup

7

Leaf Texture

8

Seedling Vigor/Establishment

7

General Characteristics

Segment Turfgrass

Species Tall Fescue

Sci. Name Schedonorus arundinaceus

TURFGRASS QUALITY SOUTHEAST 2022 NTEP
1-9, 9=Best
CULTIVAR/SPECIES	MEAN
Hellcat GLR	6.4
*Grande 3*	*6.2*
Bladerunner 2	6.2
Gallardo	6.1
*Rowdier*	*6.1*
Capitan	6.1
Houndog Nine	6.1
*SR 8700*	6
Bentley	6
Spyder 2LS	5.8
Oriole	5.7
Rover	5.6
Lafayette	5.6
Moondance GLX	5.5
Monument	5.2
Bullseye	5
KY-31	4.5
LSD@5%	0.8

BROWN PATCH RATING 2019 NTEP
1-9, 9=Best
CULTIVAR/SPECIES	MEAN
Gallactic	7.7
Essential 2	7.5
Capitan	7.3
*Rowdier*	*7.2*
Gallardo	7
*SR 8700*	*6.8*
*Raceway*	*6.8*
Daybreak	6.8
Raptor III	6.8
Bravo II	6.7
Tango	6.5
Firehawk SLT	6.2
Copious	5.8
Lafayette	5.6
Topshelf	5.3
LSD@5%	1.1

GREY LEAF SPOT RESISTANCE 2019 NTEP
1-9, 9=Best
CULTIVAR/SPECIES	MEAN
*Rowdier*	*8.2*
Daybreak	8.2
*Grande 3*	*7.8*
*SR 8700*	*7.7*
*Raceway*	*7.7*
Gallardo	7.2
Lafayette	7
Monument	7
Hellcat GLR	6.7
Raptor III	6.7
Bravo 2	6.3
Grand Prix	6
KY-31	5.5
LSD@5%	0.8

TURF QUALITY 1.5 INCH HEIGHT VA 2022 NTEP
1-9, 9=Best
CULTIVAR/SPECIES	MEAN
Bladerunner 3	6.8
Gallardo	6.7
*Rowdier*	*6.5*
Essential 2	6.5
Houndog Nine	6.5
*SR 8700*	*6.3*
Raptor III	6
GLX Aced	5.8
Topshelf	5.7
Lafayette	5.6
Monument	5.4
Grand Prix	5.3
KY-31	2.3
LSD@5%	1.1

Gallardo

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