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Boreal Creeping Red Fescue Grass Seed
SKU:
2CRF-P
UPC:
678482501928
$7.99 - $165.99
- Shade-tolerant turfgrass
- Low maintenance & drought adaptable
- High purity, clean seed
- Cold-hardy & Resilient
Bring lasting beauty and resilience to your lawn with Boreal Creeping Red Fescue Grass Seed. This fine-textured, shade-tolerant grass thrives in cool climates and is especially well-suited for areas with limited sunlight, sandy or low-fertility soils, and drier conditions. With an impressive 98% germination rate, this premium seed establishes quickly, creating a dense, low-maintenance turf that blends seamlessly with Kentucky Bluegrass, Perennial Ryegrass, and other fine fescues. Its creeping growth habit provides excellent soil coverage and natural weed suppression, while its cold hardiness ensures year-round durability. Ideal for residential lawns, parks, golf course roughs, and eco-friendly landscapes, Boreal Creeping Red Fescue offers a lush, deep-green lawn with minimal upkeep.
When to Apply
The best times to seed Creeping Red Fescue are in early fall or spring. Aim for cool soil and ambient temperatures. Avoid the heat of summer. Maintain soil surface moisture until seedlings are established.
Sunlight Requirements
Creeping Red Fescue is quite shade-tolerant among turfgrasses. It performs well under partial shade to dappled light, though it also tolerates sun if moisture is adequate. In deep shade, growth will be slower.
Germination & Establishment
- Germination Rate / Purity Info: 98% germination, Canada origin.
- Typical germination time: ~7–14 days (under ideal moisture & temperature).
- Full turf fill-in: may take 3–4+ weeks depending on conditions.
Seed Composition & Quality
- Boreal Creeping Red Fescue: 97.29% (98% Germ, Canada Origin)
- Other Crop Seed: 0.00%
- Inert Matter: 2.71%
- Weed Seed: 0.00%
- No Noxious Weed Seeds found
This blend offers a near-pure cultivar composition and clean seed integrity.
Coverage & Seeding Rates
- New Lawn / Renovation: 6–9 lbs per 1,000 sq ft
- Overseeding: 5–8 lbs per 1,000 sq ft
- Spreader Guide: Use ~11 on a 1–15 dial (new lawn), ~8 for overseeding (but calibrate your own spreader)
Adaptation, Stress & Durability
Boreal Creeping Red Fescue is marketed as broadly adapted to drier soils. It shows good tolerance of shade, is competitive, and aggressive in forming dense turf. It is also winter hardy and has resistance traits vs insects. In mixed lawns, it blends well with bluegrass, ryegrass, and other fine fescues.
Maintenance & Care
- Watering: Keep soil surface moist until germination. After establishment, water deeply and infrequently to promote deeper roots.
- Mowing: Mow when turf reaches ~3–4 in, cut to ~2.5–3 in. Avoid mowing below ~2 in to reduce stress.
- Fertilization: Use starter fertilizer at seeding; follow up with a balanced feed in 6–8 weeks (or per soil test).
- Aeration: Occasional light aeration helps reduce compaction and encourages deeper rooting.
Soil Preparation
- Clear weeds, rocks, old debris before seeding.
- Loosen topsoil (2–3 in) for better seed-to-soil contact.
- Test soil pH; ideal ~6.0–7.0 (adjust if outside this range).
- Amend soil with compost or topsoil if needed to improve texture or fertility.
Origin & Purity
This variety is Canada origin, with certified germination of 98%. The product is clean seed, containing 0% weed seed or noxious weeds.
FAQ
- Can I mix this with other grasses? Yes — it blends nicely with bluegrass, ryegrass, and other fine fescues.
- Is it suitable for shady yards? Yes — among turfgrasses, creeping red fescue handles shade relatively well.
- How soon can I walk on it? Light foot traffic after ~3–4 weeks, full normal use once the turf is thicker (4–8 weeks).
- Is it drought tolerant? It tolerates drier soils better than many fine turfgrasses, but still needs periodic moisture.
- Shade-tolerant turfgrass
- Low maintenance & drought adaptable
- High purity, clean seed
- Cold-hardy & Resilient
Bring lasting beauty and resilience to your lawn with Boreal Creeping Red Fescue Grass Seed. This fine-textured, shade-tolerant grass thrives in cool climates and is especially well-suited for areas with limited sunlight, sandy or low-fertility soils, and drier conditions. With an impressive 98% germination rate, this premium seed establishes quickly, creating a dense, low-maintenance turf that blends seamlessly with Kentucky Bluegrass, Perennial Ryegrass, and other fine fescues. Its creeping growth habit provides excellent soil coverage and natural weed suppression, while its cold hardiness ensures year-round durability. Ideal for residential lawns, parks, golf course roughs, and eco-friendly landscapes, Boreal Creeping Red Fescue offers a lush, deep-green lawn with minimal upkeep.
When to Apply
The best times to seed Creeping Red Fescue are in early fall or spring. Aim for cool soil and ambient temperatures. Avoid the heat of summer. Maintain soil surface moisture until seedlings are established.
Sunlight Requirements
Creeping Red Fescue is quite shade-tolerant among turfgrasses. It performs well under partial shade to dappled light, though it also tolerates sun if moisture is adequate. In deep shade, growth will be slower.
Germination & Establishment
- Germination Rate / Purity Info: 98% germination, Canada origin.
- Typical germination time: ~7–14 days (under ideal moisture & temperature).
- Full turf fill-in: may take 3–4+ weeks depending on conditions.
Seed Composition & Quality
- Boreal Creeping Red Fescue: 97.29% (98% Germ, Canada Origin)
- Other Crop Seed: 0.00%
- Inert Matter: 2.71%
- Weed Seed: 0.00%
- No Noxious Weed Seeds found
This blend offers a near-pure cultivar composition and clean seed integrity.
Coverage & Seeding Rates
- New Lawn / Renovation: 6–9 lbs per 1,000 sq ft
- Overseeding: 5–8 lbs per 1,000 sq ft
- Spreader Guide: Use ~11 on a 1–15 dial (new lawn), ~8 for overseeding (but calibrate your own spreader)
Adaptation, Stress & Durability
Boreal Creeping Red Fescue is marketed as broadly adapted to drier soils. It shows good tolerance of shade, is competitive, and aggressive in forming dense turf. It is also winter hardy and has resistance traits vs insects. In mixed lawns, it blends well with bluegrass, ryegrass, and other fine fescues.
Maintenance & Care
- Watering: Keep soil surface moist until germination. After establishment, water deeply and infrequently to promote deeper roots.
- Mowing: Mow when turf reaches ~3–4 in, cut to ~2.5–3 in. Avoid mowing below ~2 in to reduce stress.
- Fertilization: Use starter fertilizer at seeding; follow up with a balanced feed in 6–8 weeks (or per soil test).
- Aeration: Occasional light aeration helps reduce compaction and encourages deeper rooting.
Soil Preparation
- Clear weeds, rocks, old debris before seeding.
- Loosen topsoil (2–3 in) for better seed-to-soil contact.
- Test soil pH; ideal ~6.0–7.0 (adjust if outside this range).
- Amend soil with compost or topsoil if needed to improve texture or fertility.
Origin & Purity
This variety is Canada origin, with certified germination of 98%. The product is clean seed, containing 0% weed seed or noxious weeds.
FAQ
- Can I mix this with other grasses? Yes — it blends nicely with bluegrass, ryegrass, and other fine fescues.
- Is it suitable for shady yards? Yes — among turfgrasses, creeping red fescue handles shade relatively well.
- How soon can I walk on it? Light foot traffic after ~3–4 weeks, full normal use once the turf is thicker (4–8 weeks).
- Is it drought tolerant? It tolerates drier soils better than many fine turfgrasses, but still needs periodic moisture.
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