Rapid Green Defiant XRE Tall Fescue
A premium 100% Rhizomatous Turf Type Tall Fescue with superior drought and wear tolerance. A perfect choice for Australian landscapes.
Description
RAPID GREEN ‘DEFIANT’ XRE PREMIUM TALL FESCUE BLEND
- 100% Turf type Rhizomatous Tall Fescue
A cool-season grass with exceptional resilience, Tall Fescue produces underground rhizomes that enable superior recovery and enhanced wear tolerance. Featuring excellent water absorption, wear recovery, and good drought tolerance, this grass is an ideal choice for durability and lush appearance in challenging climates.
SIZE 1kg, 5kg, 10kg, 20kg
More about Defiant XRE Tall Fescue:
Trusted by Australia’s leading turf growers, it has been rigorously tested under harsh Australian conditions.
Key Features:
- ‘XRE’: Extreme Rhizome Expression
- Produces underground Rhizomes for superior recovery
- Extensive, deep root system
- Enhanced Wear Tolerance
- Excellent water retention
- Strong disease resistance and insect tolerance
Key Characteristics:
- Establishment Rate: Fast, 8-10 days
- Drought Tolerance: Excellent
- Shade Tolerance: Very good
- Heat Tolerance: Very good
- Wear Tolerance: Good
- Frost Tolerance: Very good
Quality Rating: Premium Lawn Surface
Leaf Width
Medium (4 – 6mm)
Sowing Rate:
- New Sowing: 4-5kg per 100m².
- Oversowing: Use half sowing rate.
Sowing, Establishment & Maintenance Tips:
- Optimum Soil Type: Sandy Loam. Ask your local soil supplier for a good quality lawn soil mix.
- Starter Fertiliser: Use KickStart Starter Fertiliser to ensure successful germination.
- Sowing: Follow our Sowing Instructions for best results.
- Watering: For the first 30 days after seeding watering may be necessary 3-4 times a day. For best results seed bed should not be allowed to dry out.
- Watering Requirements: Drought tolerant variety. Irrigation is required in extended dry periods. We recommend watering Couch lawns deeply at least once a week in summer or when there is no rainfall.
- Germination Time: In Optimal Conditions you may see germination in 10-12 days. Note: When sowing out of season this can take longer.
- Mowing: First mow: When well established at around 40-50mm height. Take only the tips and gradually reduce blade height. To keep a quality lawn maintain a regular mowing schedule.
- Establishment: Allow 2 months for establishment before the onset of Autumn in Southern States or before any significantly cooler weather in your location.
- Regular Fertilising: Follow our Fertilising Instructions to ensure your lawn stays healthy throughout the seasons including Autumn and Spring fertilising.
Defiant XRE Tall Fescue FAQs
1. When is the best time for sowing Tall Fescue Seed?
Ideally sow in Spring and Autumn when temperatures are moderate, though it’s possible to sow year round in most Australian locations. Germination will be slow in locations with very cold winters due to low soil temperatures. Check our ‘Can I sow this in my Location?’ for specific times and tips.
2. How long until I see results?
In Optimal Conditions you may see germination in 8-10 days. Note: When sowing out of season this can take longer.
3. Will this stay green all year round?
Yes. It can stay green all year round. XRE Tall Fescue has excellent water retention ensuring a greener lawn through dry spells, Note: For best colour in summer we recommend deep watering at least a couple of times a week.
RAPID GREEN ‘DEFIANT’ XRE PREMIUM TALL FESCUE BLEND
- 100% Turf type Rhizomatous Tall Fescue
A cool-season grass with exceptional resilience, Tall Fescue produces underground rhizomes that enable superior recovery and enhanced wear tolerance. Featuring excellent water absorption, wear recovery, and good drought tolerance, this grass is an ideal choice for durability and lush appearance in challenging climates.
SIZE 1kg, 5kg, 10kg, 20kg
More about Defiant XRE Tall Fescue:
Trusted by Australia’s leading turf growers, it has been rigorously tested under harsh Australian conditions.
Key Features:
- ‘XRE’: Extreme Rhizome Expression
- Produces underground Rhizomes for superior recovery
- Extensive, deep root system
- Enhanced Wear Tolerance
- Excellent water retention
- Strong disease resistance and insect tolerance
Key Characteristics:
- Establishment Rate: Fast, 8-10 days
- Drought Tolerance: Excellent
- Shade Tolerance: Very good
- Heat Tolerance: Very good
- Wear Tolerance: Good
- Frost Tolerance: Very good
Quality Rating: Premium Lawn Surface
Leaf Width
Medium (4 – 6mm)
Sowing Rate:
- New Sowing: 4-5kg per 100m².
- Oversowing: Use half sowing rate.
Sowing, Establishment & Maintenance Tips:
- Optimum Soil Type: Sandy Loam. Ask your local soil supplier for a good quality lawn soil mix.
- Starter Fertiliser: Use KickStart Starter Fertiliser to ensure successful germination.
- Sowing: Follow our Sowing Instructions for best results.
- Watering: For the first 30 days after seeding watering may be necessary 3-4 times a day. For best results seed bed should not be allowed to dry out.
- Watering Requirements: Drought tolerant variety. Irrigation is required in extended dry periods. We recommend watering Couch lawns deeply at least once a week in summer or when there is no rainfall.
- Germination Time: In Optimal Conditions you may see germination in 10-12 days. Note: When sowing out of season this can take longer.
- Mowing: First mow: When well established at around 40-50mm height. Take only the tips and gradually reduce blade height. To keep a quality lawn maintain a regular mowing schedule.
- Establishment: Allow 2 months for establishment before the onset of Autumn in Southern States or before any significantly cooler weather in your location.
- Regular Fertilising: Follow our Fertilising Instructions to ensure your lawn stays healthy throughout the seasons including Autumn and Spring fertilising.
Defiant XRE Tall Fescue FAQs
1. When is the best time for sowing Tall Fescue Seed?
Ideally sow in Spring and Autumn when temperatures are moderate, though it’s possible to sow year round in most Australian locations. Germination will be slow in locations with very cold winters due to low soil temperatures. Check our ‘Can I sow this in my Location?’ for specific times and tips.
2. How long until I see results?
In Optimal Conditions you may see germination in 8-10 days. Note: When sowing out of season this can take longer.
3. Will this stay green all year round?
Yes. It can stay green all year round. XRE Tall Fescue has excellent water retention ensuring a greener lawn through dry spells, Note: For best colour in summer we recommend deep watering at least a couple of times a week.
RAPID GREEN ‘DEFIANT’ XRE PREMIUM TALL FESCUE BLEND
- 100% Turf type Rhizomatous Tall Fescue
A cool-season grass with exceptional resilience, Tall Fescue produces underground rhizomes that enable superior recovery and enhanced wear tolerance. Featuring excellent water absorption, wear recovery, and good drought tolerance, this grass is an ideal choice for durability and lush appearance in challenging climates.
SIZE 1kg, 5kg, 10kg, 20kg
More about Defiant XRE Tall Fescue:
Trusted by Australia’s leading turf growers, it has been rigorously tested under harsh Australian conditions.
Key Features:
- ‘XRE’: Extreme Rhizome Expression
- Produces underground Rhizomes for superior recovery
- Extensive, deep root system
- Enhanced Wear Tolerance
- Excellent water retention
- Strong disease resistance and insect tolerance
Key Characteristics:
- Establishment Rate: Fast, 8-10 days
- Drought Tolerance: Excellent
- Shade Tolerance: Very good
- Heat Tolerance: Very good
- Wear Tolerance: Good
- Frost Tolerance: Very good
Quality Rating: Premium Lawn Surface
Leaf Width
Medium (4 – 6mm)
Sowing Rate:
- New Sowing: 4-5kg per 100m².
- Oversowing: Use half sowing rate.
Sowing, Establishment & Maintenance Tips:
- Optimum Soil Type: Sandy Loam. Ask your local soil supplier for a good quality lawn soil mix.
- Starter Fertiliser: Use KickStart Starter Fertiliser to ensure successful germination.
- Sowing: Follow our Sowing Instructions for best results.
- Watering: For the first 30 days after seeding watering may be necessary 3-4 times a day. For best results seed bed should not be allowed to dry out.
- Watering Requirements: Drought tolerant variety. Irrigation is required in extended dry periods. We recommend watering Couch lawns deeply at least once a week in summer or when there is no rainfall.
- Germination Time: In Optimal Conditions you may see germination in 10-12 days. Note: When sowing out of season this can take longer.
- Mowing: First mow: When well established at around 40-50mm height. Take only the tips and gradually reduce blade height. To keep a quality lawn maintain a regular mowing schedule.
- Establishment: Allow 2 months for establishment before the onset of Autumn in Southern States or before any significantly cooler weather in your location.
- Regular Fertilising: Follow our Fertilising Instructions to ensure your lawn stays healthy throughout the seasons including Autumn and Spring fertilising.
Defiant XRE Tall Fescue FAQs
1. When is the best time for sowing Tall Fescue Seed?
Ideally sow in Spring and Autumn when temperatures are moderate, though it’s possible to sow year round in most Australian locations. Germination will be slow in locations with very cold winters due to low soil temperatures. Check our ‘Can I sow this in my Location?’ for specific times and tips.
2. How long until I see results?
In Optimal Conditions you may see germination in 8-10 days. Note: When sowing out of season this can take longer.
3. Will this stay green all year round?
Yes. It can stay green all year round. XRE Tall Fescue has excellent water retention ensuring a greener lawn through dry spells, Note: For best colour in summer we recommend deep watering at least a couple of times a week.
RAPID GREEN ‘DEFIANT’ XRE PREMIUM TALL FESCUE BLEND
- 100% Turf type Rhizomatous Tall Fescue
A cool-season grass with exceptional resilience, Tall Fescue produces underground rhizomes that enable superior recovery and enhanced wear tolerance. Featuring excellent water absorption, wear recovery, and good drought tolerance, this grass is an ideal choice for durability and lush appearance in challenging climates.
SIZE 1kg, 5kg, 10kg, 20kg
More about Defiant XRE Tall Fescue:
Trusted by Australia’s leading turf growers, it has been rigorously tested under harsh Australian conditions.
Key Features:
- ‘XRE’: Extreme Rhizome Expression
- Produces underground Rhizomes for superior recovery
- Extensive, deep root system
- Enhanced Wear Tolerance
- Excellent water retention
- Strong disease resistance and insect tolerance
Key Characteristics:
- Establishment Rate: Fast, 8-10 days
- Drought Tolerance: Excellent
- Shade Tolerance: Very good
- Heat Tolerance: Very good
- Wear Tolerance: Good
- Frost Tolerance: Very good
Quality Rating: Premium Lawn Surface
Leaf Width
Medium (4 – 6mm)
Sowing Rate:
- New Sowing: 4-5kg per 100m².
- Oversowing: Use half sowing rate.
Sowing, Establishment & Maintenance Tips:
- Optimum Soil Type: Sandy Loam. Ask your local soil supplier for a good quality lawn soil mix.
- Starter Fertiliser: Use KickStart Starter Fertiliser to ensure successful germination.
- Sowing: Follow our Sowing Instructions for best results.
- Watering: For the first 30 days after seeding watering may be necessary 3-4 times a day. For best results seed bed should not be allowed to dry out.
- Watering Requirements: Drought tolerant variety. Irrigation is required in extended dry periods. We recommend watering Couch lawns deeply at least once a week in summer or when there is no rainfall.
- Germination Time: In Optimal Conditions you may see germination in 10-12 days. Note: When sowing out of season this can take longer.
- Mowing: First mow: When well established at around 40-50mm height. Take only the tips and gradually reduce blade height. To keep a quality lawn maintain a regular mowing schedule.
- Establishment: Allow 2 months for establishment before the onset of Autumn in Southern States or before any significantly cooler weather in your location.
- Regular Fertilising: Follow our Fertilising Instructions to ensure your lawn stays healthy throughout the seasons including Autumn and Spring fertilising.
Defiant XRE Tall Fescue FAQs
1. When is the best time for sowing Tall Fescue Seed?
Ideally sow in Spring and Autumn when temperatures are moderate, though it’s possible to sow year round in most Australian locations. Germination will be slow in locations with very cold winters due to low soil temperatures. Check our ‘Can I sow this in my Location?’ for specific times and tips.
2. How long until I see results?
In Optimal Conditions you may see germination in 8-10 days. Note: When sowing out of season this can take longer.
3. Will this stay green all year round?
Yes. It can stay green all year round. XRE Tall Fescue has excellent water retention ensuring a greener lawn through dry spells, Note: For best colour in summer we recommend deep watering at least a couple of times a week.
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