Ares Turf Type Tall Fescue
Excellent Turf Quality
High Shoot Density
High Endophyte
Fine Leaf Texture
Improved Genetic Color
Excellent Disease Resistance
Low, Prostrate Growth Habit
Aggressive Tillering
One strong turf, yet soft enough for bare feet.......
ARES presents the toughness and strength of a new generation Turf Type Tall Fescue, yet has the dark green genetic color and very fine leaf texture for any turf situation. Tested as PPG-TP-142 in the 2012 NTEP, ARES received top ratings in Traffic stress and retained excellent color throughout the fall and winter months. ARES will blend well with other Turf Type Tall Fescue, Perennial Ryegrass and Fine Fescues adding characteristics that will enhance any turf situation.
Make ARES your choice for Sod farms, Athletic fields, Parks and Home Lawns.
Other Info
New Lawn Seeding Rates:
10-12 lbs/1,000 sq ft
Established Lawn Seeding Rates:
6-8 lbs/1,000 sq ft
Turf Performance Data
NTEP RATING: 1-9 9 = best possible rating |
Turf Quality Summary Schedule A |
Genetic Color (Mean) |
Leaf Texture (Mean) |
Traffic Stress (after 2 months) Knoxville, TN |
High Mean | 6.6 | 7.4 | 6.9 | 6.0 |
Ares | 5.9 | 7.0 | 6.4 | 6.0 |
Grande 3 | 6.1 | 6.3 | 6.0 | 6.0 |
Falcon IV | 5.9 | 6.4 | 5.7 | 6.0 |
Aquaduct | 5.6 | 6.1 | 5.5 | 5.7 |
RAD-TF-88 | 5.9 | 7.0 | 6.4 | 5.3 |
PSG-8BP2 | 5.7 | 6.5 | 5.8 | 6.0 |
LSD | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 1.6 |
Entry | Mean |
High Mean | 7.7 |
Ares | 6.7 |
Grande 3 | 5.7 |
Falcon IV | 5.5 |
Aquaduct | 4.3 |
RAD-TF-88 | 4.2 |
PSG-8BP2 | 4.2 |
LSD | 3.3 |
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.