OnCue Tall Fescue

Festuca arundinacea
Experimental Designation-PST-523

Breeder:   Pure Seed Testing, Dr. Melodee Fraser

Recommended Use:  Developed specifically for turf uses in areas with high disease pressure.

 Area of Adaptation: OnCue performs well in regions where tall fescue is well adapted, and is especially well suited for areas that have hot, humid summers.

OnCue is a low growing, medium dark green tall fescue cultivar developed specifically for turf uses in the Southeastern United States, and areas of high turf disease pressure.  OnCue has a very high level of Brown patch resistance.  Brown patch is one of the most widespread and damaging disease problems for homeowners and professional turf users.  An improved turf variety with resistance to brown patch is a significant turf improvement.

Table 42.  BROWN PATCH RATINGS OF TALL FESCUE CULTIVARS1/
1997 – 2000 DATA

BROWN PATCH RATINGS 1-9; 9=NO DISEASE

TABLE 1.  MEAN TURFGRASS QUALITY RATINGS OF TALL FESCUE CULTIVARS
GROWN IN FULL SUN AT 28 LOCATIONS IN THE USA
1997- 2001 DATA

TURFGRASS QUALITY RATINGS 1-9; 9=IDEAL TURF