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RTF Rhizomatous Tall Fescue (Festuca arundinacea) is a unique tall fescue that produces rhizomes. The rhizome (creeping underground stem) sends a shoot up to the soil surface while extending new roots downwards, forming new plant growth. This unique characteristic among tall fescues enables RTF to offer superior surface traction strength, stability and recovery in comparison with other tall fescues. RTF is also capable of superior drought avoidance in comparison with other cool-season grass species through its greater root mass and deep rooting depth capability, allowing it to maintain evapo-transpiration as the soil dries out. The greater root mass means more root hairs to make maximum utilization of any available soil water. This also facilitates transpirational cooling when under heat stress. RTF produces more fructane (soluble sugar) under high temperature stress and accumulates drought-induced proteins. This production of higher levels of fructane fuels the plant and assists in translocation whilst the accumulation of proteins helps maintain the physiological integrity of the cells. The leaf structure is more fibrous, requiring less water to remain turgid. RTF is available in two mixtures, BAR 10 RTF and RTF Turf BAR 10 RTF and RTF Turf are recommended for rugby, football, turf production, golf tees & walkways, polo pitches and racecourses. RTF benefitsRhizome production for excellent surface traction, strength, stability and recovery, desirable characteristics for football and rugby pitches and for landscape stabilisation Deep rooting capability down to 1.5 metres means RTF offers superior tolerance to both drought and waterlogging in comparison with other species Requires less water to maintain colour and to recover from drought stress with superior heat tolerance in comparison with other cool season grasses such as Perennial Ryegrass (Lolium perenne) and Annual Meadowgrass (Poa annua) Capable of withstanding closer mowing down to 13mm under professional management input regimes. Low build up of thatch reduces surface aeration requirements. In addition, the hard leaf of RTF also encourages the ball to "sit up", making it ideal for golf course tees Find out more about RTF and the available mixtures. More >> RTF Rhizomatous Tall Fescue leaflet |
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