Schedonorus arundinaceus

Nightcrawler

Nightcrawler

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

Ratings

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

Segment Turfgrass
Category Tall Fescue
Species Fescue, Tall
Sci. Name Schedonorus arundinaceus
Approx. Seeds/Kg. 495000
Approx. Seeds/Lb. 225000
Seeding Depth (cm) 0.635-1.27
Seeding Depth (Inches) 1/4-1/2
Seeding Rate - Alone/New (Kg./Hectare) 395-485
Seeding Rate - Alone/New (Lbs./Acre) 350-435
Seeding Rate - Interseed (Kg./100 sq. meters) 4-5
Seeding Rate - Interseed (Lbs./1000 sq. ft.) 6-8
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
Seeding Rate - Overseed (Lbs./1000 sq. ft.) 6-8
Endophyte + (Yes, No) Yes
Establishment (Days) 10-14
First Mowing (Days) 21-28
Germination (Days) 7-10
Mowing Frequency (Per Week) 1
Nitrogen Requirement (Low, Med, High) Low