Fantine is a middle to dark green Tall fescue with a high shoot density with relatively fine leafs. It’s fast in establishment had has a good persistency. It has a high resistance to Drechslera leaf spot and rust. Fantine can be used for a lot of purposes in for example sport and lawns.
Fantine
Fast establishing Tall Fescue!
- Fast establishing Tall Fescue!
- High shoot density.
- High resistance to Drechslera leaf spot and rust.
- Atlantic climate
- Nordic climate
- Continental climate
- Mediterranean climate
Specifications
Species
Festuca arundina
Seeds per gram
450
Optimal pH range
5.5 - 7.0
Huminidy
high
Salt tolerance
good
Maintenance required
medium
Rhizomes/Stolons/Tufted
tufted
Shade tolerance
very good
Water requirement
very low
Thatch build-up
low
Print
Wear tolerance
Speed of establishment
Fineness of leaves
Self recovery capacity
Colour darkness
Tolerance to brown patch
Less irrigation required
Less nitrogen required
Less frequent mowing possible
Germination energy at low temperature
Festuca arundinacea
Tall fescue is a deep rooting and drought tolerant specie growing well in both dry and humid conditions. Tall fescue is able to survive medium harsh winters and starts growing early after winter, thanks to its efficient storage of carbon hydrates in the extensive root system.
Tall fescue is a deep rooting and drought tolerant specie growing well in both dry and humid conditions. Tall fescue is able to survive medium harsh winters and starts growing early after winter, thanks to its efficient storage of carbon hydrates in the extensive root system.
Tall fescue is a deep rooting and drought tolerant specie growing well in both dry and humid conditions. Tall fescue is able to survive medium harsh winters and starts growing early after winter, thanks to its efficient storage of carbon hydrates in the extensive root system.