Kentucky 31 tall fescue 50lbs grass seed

Also known as K 31 was introduced into the United States from Europe in the early 1800's. Kentucky 31 Tall Fescue grass thus became established in pastures and and lawns across North America.

While Kentucky 31 tall fescue has and is used extensively for live stock pasture grass, agronomists no longer recommend Kentucky 31 for livestock pastures due to the presence of endophytes.

Endophytes are a naturally occurring fungus in fescue grass species that protect the grass from insects and disease.

Kentucky 31 Tall fescue is now used primarily in turf and lawn grass applications.

While K-31 can make a nice turf lawn, notice the more coarse open appearance compared to other improved turf types.

When used as a lawn grass, Kentucky 31 exhibits these desirable traits:

  • Attractive green color.
  • Considered drought resistant.
  • Handles traffic - wear well.
  • More heat tolerant than other Tall Fescue varieties
  • Easy to establish and economical

Kentucky 31 is one of the older "proven" lawn grass varieties with a light green, coarse texture. K-31 remains popular still because of it's lower price and good overall usage qualities (drought / wear / easy establishment). This variety selection is ideal for average lawn and turf use.

Establishment of Kentucky 31 Tall Fescue Grass

Daily Light Required: Full sun to medium shade (4-8 hours of daily sun)
Sun Tolerance: Very good
Shade Tolerance: Moderate
Grass Color: Dark green
Grass Texture: Moderately fine
Drought Tolerance: Excellent
Disease Resistance: Excellent
Traffic Tolerance: Good
Planting Zones: 1,2,3,5,6,7,8, upper parts of zones 9 & 12
Recommended Planting Dates: Early spring or early fall
Planting Rate: New Lawns: 8 lbs/1,000 sq ft

Overseeding:
4 lbs/1,000 sq ft
Planting Depth: 1/8 inches
Germination: 7-21 days
Mowing Height: 3-4 inches

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Is Kentucky 31 tall fescue good for lawns?

Economical, easy-to-establish Pennington Kentucky 31 Tall Fescue Grass Seed remains a leading choice for low-maintenance lawns that can withstand heat, drought and wear.

Is Kentucky 31 and tall fescue the same?

Both types of tall fescue, turf type and Kentucky 31, share the same advantages common in this cool-season grass family, but they differ in certain ways (other than their color: KY-31 is a little lighter in color).

How long does it take Kentucky 31 fescue to come up?

Answer: Pennington Kentucky 31 Tall Fescue Penkoted Grass Seed will germinate in 7-14 days.

How much will a 50 lb bag of grass seed cover?

Pennington Tri-Fescue 50 LB Bag of Seed. Will Grow in Both Full Sun and Partial Shade Areas. Each Bag Covers 10,000 Square Feet When Overseeding Your Lawn with Gloves.