Plush RW Reclaimed Water
Tall Fescue Blend
Plush RW (Reclaimed Water) Tall Fescue blend was developed
for applications where reclaimed water is either used or
anticipated in the future. Many tall fescue varieties show moderate
tolerance to salts and other minerals associated with reclaimed
water. The issue is that over time, those salts and minerals
continue to buildup in the soils over time if not treated. Drought,
clay soils, uneven irrigation and continued reclaimed water use can
create a negative condition where many nutrients needed by the turf
are bound up. While managing these conditions through leaching and
other means will reduce the salinity temporarily, the condition
will return so it helps to use a Tall fescue blend that tolerates
those saline water issues.
Plush RW blend uses newer generation Tall Fescues that have very
good color and compact growth habit. Many of these newer Tall
Fescues also have higher levels of endophytes, a naturally
occurring organism in the plant providing better stress tolerance
and insect control. This blend provides varieties with varying
tolerances to other environmental issues that can affect
turfgrasses such as diseases, pests and fertility. Conducting a
fertility regimen that doesn't add to the buildup of salts and
other minerals while also releasing those nutrients usually bound
up by reclaimed water is advised. Plush RW blend is a Tall
Fescue turfgrass blend that will remain attractive year round for
professional turf managers.
Suggested seeding rate is 10 lbs/ 1,000 square feet.