Tomahawk RT Tall Fescue
Description:

Tomahawk RT is a lower growing, dark green variety which forms a dense turf for sod production, home lawns, parks, athletic fields, golf course roughs, roadside enhancement and airstrips.

Developed in Oregon by Pure Seed Testing for outstanding turf quality and a ‘naturally bred’ tolerance to low rates of Glyphosate. Ideal for areas requiring weed-free tall fescue turf. Tomahawk RT exhibits a dark green, lower-growing turf with excellent quality for the cool-arid zone of tall fescue adaptation. Perfect grass weed control with glyphosate applications.

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Tomahawk also has improved heat and drought tolerance. Tomahawk was tested as 5DX.

Maintenance: Tomahawk has a low to moderate nitrogen requirement with 2-3 lbs. of actual N (Nitrogen) per year per 1,000 sq. ft. adequate in most situations. Tomahawk thrives with a 1 ½ to 2 ½" cut.

• Tested as PST-5MU

• Bunch-type growth habit with narrow blade width and reduced vertical growth.

• Exceptionally uniform, dense turf with a dark green color.

• Very deep rooted, performs well in a wide range of soil types, pH range of 5.0 to 8.0

• Moderate level of glyphosate tolerance through traditional breeding — Apply glyphosate at recommended rate

• Blends well with naturally glyphosate tolerant Pure Gold turf-type tall fescue

• Reduced vertical growth for fewer clippings

• Excellent for roughs, roadsides / Low maintenance. Wherever weed-free turf is desired

• Tolerates full sun to moderate shade

• Excellent drought / heat tolerance when compared to other cool-season turfgrass

• Outstanding variety for turf-type tall fescue sod production.

• Seed at 6–10 lbs. / 1000 sq. ft. or 400 lbs. per acre

• Early fall and spring seeding are best. Avoid late spring / summer plantings in areas of

• high heat and humidity

• Seedbed should be kept moist during germination and establishment

• Germinates in 8–14 days with optimal soil temperatures, 60–80 degrees F.

• Full coverage expected in 6–8 weeks

• First mowing recommended when plant reaches 2 to 3 inches in height

• Maintain at a mowing height of 1 1/2 to 3 inches

• Best maintained with infrequent, deep irrigation to promote a deep, healthy root system

• Fertilize at annual rate of 4–5 lbs. of actual N / 1000 sq. ft.

• Turf may be sprayed 90 days after emergence

• The cooler months of spring and fall are the best times to spray

• Tomahawk RT has a tolerance of 8–12 oz. of glyphosate per acre / .15 to .25 ounces per 1000 sq. ft. Some mild discoloration and reduced growth may briefly occur

• Use only glyphosate — no spreader or sticker

• Ideal for turf, roadsides, and erosion applications

• Perfect companion to glyphosate tolerant Pure Gold turf-type tall fescue

• Read and follow all glyphosate Pro label recommendations for application

Seed Rate:

• Home / Commercial lawns
• Parks / Cemeteries
• Recreational / Sports turf
• Sod production
• Golf course roughs / bunkers
• Roadsides / Airport runways
• Low maintenance turf