A very dark green, very dwarf type tall fescue
that saves on fertilizer, mowing and clipping removal.

Matador 'turf-type' tall fescue is an improved cultivar from Turf-Seed, Inc., that shows genetic improvement for turf performance over older tall rescue varieties. Matador tall rescue was tested in NTEP trials as PST-5LMR.

Matador Uses:

Matador is a versatile, sturdy turf ideally suited for sod production, home lawns, athletic fields, parks, golf course roughs, industrial campuses, roadside enhancement, airstrips and campsites.

Tall Fescue, when mixed with 5% improved Kentucky bluegrass like BlueStar or Livingston, makes a luxurious turf for sod production and home lawns.

Maintenance:

Matador has a low to moderate nitrogen requirement with 2-3 lbs. of N (Nitrogen) per year per 1,000 sq. ft., adequate in most situations. With its moderate growth habit, Matador thrives with a 1 ½ to 2 ½" cut. Matador requires significantly less water than perennial ryegrass and Kentucky bluegrass to maintain a lush, green, vigorous stand.

Establishment:

For general use, recommended seeding rate is 8-10 lbs. per 1,000 sq. ft. Cover seed to a depth of no more than ¼". Keep seedlings moist until well rooted. The first mowing can be expected after 30 days, or when grass blades reach a length of 3". Mow back to 2" until turf is established. Matador will withstand mowing to 1 ¼". Limited use can be expected in six weeks.

Seed Rates:

Information provided courtesy of
Turf-Seed, Inc.