Ares Turf Type Tall 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

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

2012 NTEP Trial - 2013 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


2012 NTEP Trial - 2013 Data
Brown Patch (Warm Temp)NJ
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.