OLYMPIC GOLD
Turf Type Tall Fescue

Brown Patch Resistant Turf-Type Tall Fescue
***Triple Stress Survivor
*Heat - *Humidity  & *Brown Patch

Developed in Oregon and field tested in North Carolina by Pure Seed Testing.  Turf-Seeds newest generation of 'Olympic' features proven " all around" performance in the 1996 NTEP four year trial. Olympic Gold exhibits excellent resistance to Brown Patch and outstanding performance in summer's heat and humidity.

• Home / Commercial Lawns
• Parks / Cemeteries
• Golf course roughs / bunkers
• Roadsides / Airport runways
• Reclamation / Low Maintenance areas

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GROWTH HABITS

• Bunch-type growth habit with medium blade width / Moderate upright growth
• Uniform, dense turf with a bright, dark green color
• Very deep rooted, performing well in a wide range of soil types
• pH range of 5.5 to 8.0

PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS

• Resistance to Rihzoctonia brown patch
• Superior overall performance in heat and humidity
• Offers outstanding performance in the tall fescue transition zone
• Excellent drought / heat tolerance
• Tolerates full sun to moderate shade
• Superior traffic / wear tolerance

ESTABLISHMENT & MAINTENANCE

• Seed at 6-10 lbs/ 1000 sq. ft -- or 400 lbs / acre
• Early fall / spring seeding is best
• Seedbed should be kept moist during germination and establishment
• Germinates in  8-14 days with optimal soil temps of 60-80 degrees F
• Full coverage in approximately 6-8 weeks
• First mowing should occur when plants reach 2-3 inch height.
• Maintain at a mowing height of 1.5 to 3 inches
• Fertilizer at an annual rate of 4-5 lbs actual N / 1000 sq. ft.