ENDEAVOR TALL FESCUE Top summer performance of 98 selections, 1997-1999, in North Carolina tall fescue trial.   Developed at Pure Seed Testing's North Carolina facility, Endeavor has outstanding tolerance to summer's toughest turf disease, brown patch (Rhizoctonia solani) and excellent overall turf quality.

Endeavor tall fescue performance characteristics:

• Best brown patch resistant variety in North Carolina trials
• Excellent performance in heat and humidity
• Bright dark green color and upright growth habit
• Medium texture with excellent uniformity
• Very good shade tolerance
• Very good drought tolerance

When mixed with 5-10% improved Kentucky bluegrass, such as Midnight, Endeavor provides a strong all-purpose turf for all areas of tall fescue adaptation.

Soil and Maintenance: Endeavor performs well in a wide range of soil types with a pH of 5.5 to 8.0. Fertilizing at an annual rate of 2- 3 lbs. of actual N per 1,000 sq.ft. and mowing at 1.5" to 3" will assist in maintaining healthy, vigorous turf. Ideally maintained with deep, infrequent irrigation, Endeavor requires significantly less water than both perennial ryegrass and Kentucky bluegrass.

Stand Establishment: Endeavor requires 10-14 days for germination and 6-8 weeks for full coverage. A first mowing at 2" should be done approximately 30 days after planting. Limited use of the turf can be expected in about 6 weeks.

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