Nightcrawler
Tall Fescue
SEEDS & SCIENCE
Description
Nightcrawler A-LIST (IS-TF 285) Turf-Type Tall Fescue is a very versatile variety that will excel in both full sun
and deep shade. With aggressive rhizome production and high density, Nightcrawler is very wear tolerant and
recovers rapidly from damage. Unlike some other high density cultivars, Nightcrawler was developed from progeny
plots selected for Brown Patch (Rhizoctonia solani) resistance and turf quality in Kentucky. Drought and heat
tolerance were demonstrated early in the breeding process. Whether high or low maintenance, in the sun or shade
Nightcrawler performs.
Key Features
- A-LIST Cultivar
- Resistance to Brown Patchand Gray Leaf Spot
- Aggressive Tilleringand High Rhizome Expression
- Dark Green Color
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.
General Characteristics
Establishment (Days)
10-14
First Mowing (Days)
21-28
Endophyte + (Yes, No)
Yes
Germination (Days)
7-10
Mowing Frequency (Per Week)
1
Nitrogen Requirement (Low, Med, High)
Low
Segment
Turfgrass
Species
Tall Fescue
Sci. Name
Schedonorus arundinaceus
Seeding Information
Approx. Seeds/Lb.
225000
Approx. Seeds/Kg.
495000
Seeding Rate - Alone/New (Kg./Hectare)
395-485
Seeding Rate - Alone/New (Lbs./Acre)
350-435
Seeding Rate - Overseed (Lbs./1000 sq. ft.)
6-8
Seeding Rate - Interseed (Lbs./1000 sq. ft.)
6-8
Seeding Rate - Interseed (Kg./100 sq. meters)
4-5
Seeding Rate - New (Kg./100 sq. meters)
4-5
Seeding Rate - New (Lbs./1000 sq. ft.)
8-10
Seeding Rate - Overseed (Kg./100 sq. meters)
4-5
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