
Defiance XRE Tall Fescue is a fescue
blend featuring Grande . Grande & Grande
II are the only tall fescue variety with
rhizomes to be granted Plant Variety
Protection (PVP) certification. The high
incidence of rhizomes in Grande, combined
with other improved tall fescue varieties,
gives Defiance XRE faster recovery from
injury, superior wear resistance and better
ability to recover from stress than other
tall fescue mixtures. In addition to
rhizomes, Defiance XRE also has very high
levels of endophytes, which give it a
natural resistance to many surface feeding
insects.
XRE BLEND
VARIETIES INCLUDED*:
- 33% Grande II Tall Fescue
- 33% Crewcut II Tall Fescue
- 33% SR8600 Tall Fescue
*Note: XRE Variety blend
percentages and mixture subject to change
(Above is latest spring 2006 mix). Mixture
percentages are approximate amounts.
Whether you’re growing
grass for commercial landscape, sports
fields, parks, golf roughs, or residential
lawns, Defiance XRE
with rhizomes is the key a to
robust, beautiful turf.
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XRE
Features
- Ideal for
commercial landscape, sports
fields, parks, golf roughs, and
residential lawns
- Dark
green color
- Medium
fine texture
-
Semi-dwarf growing habit
- Excellent
disease resistance
The value of Rhizomes are that
they give plants the ability to
spread densely across large areas
and provide strong knitting ability,
enabling easier sod lifting.
Rhizomes in a Tall Fescue give what
is normally a "clump" grass some
spreading ability. This allows for
an increase in possible repair
ability over time to replace
close-by plants that may have been
damaged by sport activities or by
weather or other site issues. |
Recommended Seeding Rates
New turf: 8-10 pounds per
1,000 square feet.
350-400 pounds per acre
20 LBS Plants
2,000 to 2500 sq. ft / New lawn. |
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DEFIANT XRE BENEFITS
- Benefits Fast
recovery from injury
- Superior wear
resistance
- Better ability to
recover from stress than other tall
fescue mixtures
- High levels of
endophytes which offer a natural
resistance to many surface feeding
insects.
- Proven Brown
Patch resistance
- Self Repairing
ability of Rihizomes
Characteristics:
Defiance XRE
has rich dark green color and proven Brown
Patch resistance. The roots of
Defiance XRE
reach deep into the soil for exceptional
water absorption and less frequent
irrigation.
Defiance XRE also relies less on
chemical input than comparable mixtures,
giving you an environ-mentally friendly
answer to the ongoing challenge of providing
hearty lush turf for your clients.
Overseed rate:
(Existing Tall Fescue Lawns):
6-8 pounds per 1,000 square feet or 250-350
pounds per acre Seeds per pound:
Approximately 220,000 - Overseeding use 1/2
rate.
Establishment:
Emergence in 7-10 days under
ideal conditions
First mowing in 21-30 days
First limited use in 60-75 days
Below is a picture of Grande Tall
Fescue - Currently Grande TF
is included in the Defiance Mixture.

Above
Information provided courtesy of Seed
Research, Inc. |