Gibraltar Gold Strong Creeping Red Fescue

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Excellent Turf Quality

High Shoot Density

High Endophyte

Fine Leaf Texture

Improved Genetic Color

Excellent Disease Resistance

Low, Prostrate Growth Habit

Aggressive Tillering

Gibraltar GOLD is the latest Strong Creeping Red Fescue released from Rutgers now commercially available. Gibraltar GOLD continues the Gibraltar line with top ratings for its disease resistance, low-prostrate growth, improved dark green color, and high shoot density.

With high endophyte levels present, performance increases under heat and drought conditions.

Gibraltar GOLD is primarily recommended as a component in mixtures that include Perennial Ryegrass, Kentucky Bluegrass, and other Fine Fescues.

Other Info

New Lawn Seeding Rates:
4-6 lbs/1,000 sq ft

Established Lawn Seeding Rates:
2-4 lbs/1,000 sq ft



Turf Performance Data

CTBT 2011 / Amherst, MA, Adelphia, NJ - Strong Creepers
NTEP RATING: 1-9
9 = best possible rating		 AVG Turf Quality
2013 Data		 Red
Thread		 Dollar
Spot
Gibraltar GOLD 5.93 8.67 7.67
Marvel 5.77 9.00 8.00
Garnet 5.07 5.00 3.33
Cindy Lou 5.13 5.33 3.00
Shademaster II 4.83 5.33 3.00
Common Creeper 3.77 5.67 5.33
For complete trial information, refer to Rutgers 2001 Turfgrass Proceedings.


Technical data herein is solely a compilation of observations from various geographical areas, conditions, and laboratory tests. Growing results, including varietal characteristics and performance, vary depending on region, climate, soil, seed enhancements, environmental conditions, local management practices and other factors. AMPAC Seed DOES NOT GUARANTEE growing success. Any technical advice by AMPAC Seed concerning the use of its seeds is given without charge. Therefore, AMPAC Seed disclaims any warranty and disclaims all liability for such advice.