What does RTF stand for in grass seed?
RTF [ rhizomatous tall fescue] is an advanced turf-type tall fescue that produces rhizomes. Rhizomes are small underground lateral shoots that allow a plant to spread laterally. This enables the turf area to self repair itself. This self healing trait has been limited to bluegrass.
When should I plant RTF grass seed?
Grass seed is best planted in the fall. We planted in the spring because we hope to move by fall. This way is not easier but it is better for the environment.
How long does RTF seed take to grow?
The soil should be kept moist but not to the point of standing water. Under ideal conditions, germination should take place within 10-14 days. pH levels in the soil should range between 6.5 and 8.0. RTF prefers a sandy loam soil that is well drained but will grow in just about any soil type to which it’s introduced.
Does RTF spread?
Watersaver RTF does not appear to reseed itself, spread, and/or tiller like any other fescue. It handles the heat no better than rebel II, or anything else.
Is RTF grass good?
RTF performed better than any other cool season grass – during the hottest months of the year! RTF also performed better than Kentucky and Texas bluegrass, perennial ryegrass and other tall fescues highly ranked by the National Turfgrass Evaluation Program.
How much water does RTF need?
Your new RTF lawn either from seed or sod should immediately receive a deep watering of at least 1” of water, unless during a cool and wet time period.
Does grass seed need to be buried?
Plant the Seed Misapplication of seed can lead to unsatisfactory results. Don’t bury the seeds any deeper; grass seed needs adequate light to germinate quickly. After raking, pass over the area with a roller, which helps ensure the good seed-to-soil contact your new seed needs.
Is RTF the same as tall fescue?
Not All Grass Is Created Equal We call it Rhizomatous Tall Fescue, or RTF. RTF® is the only Tall Fescue with True Rhizomes. Rhizomes help the RTF quickly fill in damaged and bare spots in your lawn with new shoots of grass.
How do you care for RTF grass?
A healthy RTF® lawn should receive 3-5 hours of full sun, preferably in the morning and shade in the afternoon. That creates an environment where there is enough sun to grow healthy grass, the dew dries out in the morning, and the shade moderates the heat load during the afternoon.
Can you scalp tall fescue?
When you repeatedly scalp, you weaken the grass tremendously. Scalping is extremely detrimental to cool season grasses like ryegrass, tall fescue and Kentucky bluegrass. Bermudagrass doesn’t like it much either; however, bermuda will “bounce back” quickly.
What does RTF rhizomatous tall fescue Barenbrug do?
Rhizomes help RTF quickly fill in damaged and bare spots in your turf with new shoots of grass. This results in less over-seeding, fewer weed problems and no wide-leafed ugly clumps of grass like other tall fescues can form.
Which is the best turf Saver tall fescue blend?
Turf Saver ® RTF ® is the most advanced and unique tall fescue blend available, providing the benefits of rhizomes not found in any other varieties.
Why do you need RTF seed for grass?
The only seed you’ll ever need. RTF is the ideal solution for a turf that has to cope with drought and suffers from bare spots. It provides a field that can repair itself because of the use of a variety which creates subterranean offshoots named rhizomes.
Why are RTF Sods good for bare spots?
RTF is the ideal solution for a turf that has to cope with drought and suffers from bare spots. It provides a field that can repair itself because of the use of a variety which creates subterranean offshoots named rhizomes. Bare spots are quickly covered with these offshoots and sods are made whole again by knitting them together.