The Defiant XRE Tall Fescue is a COOL SEASON grass and has the ability to produce underground rhizomes which aid in superior recovery and improved tolerance to wear. Used by Australia’s leading turf growers and tested locally under harsh Australian conditions. Superior water absorption and wear recovery with excellent drought tolerance.
Contains 20% by weight of wetting agent to assist germination.
Grass Type | Cool Season Grass |
Blend Contents | 100% Turf Type Rhizomatous Tall Fescue |
Recommended Sowing | Autumn & Spring |
Optimum Sowing Temperature | Between 15°C – 25°C |
Establishment Rate | 8 – 10 days |
Leaf Width | Medium (4-6mm) |
Drought Tolerance | Good |
Shade Tolerance | Excellent |
Heat Tolerance | Moderate |
Wear / Pet Tolerance | Good |
Frost Tolerance | Excellent |
Sowing Rate | 4 – 5kg / 100sqm (New Lawns) 2 – 2.5kg / 100sqm (Oversowing) |
Defiant XRE Tall Fescue Lawn Seed
Defiant XRE Premium Tall Fescue Blend Lawn Seed 1kg SKU: TUS-DEFIANTXRE010 |
$31.2 $52.80 |
Defiant XRE Premium Tall Fescue Blend Lawn Seed 5kg SKU: TUS-DEFIANTXRE050 |
$145.64 $302.19 |
Defiant XRE Premium Tall Fescue Blend Lawn Seed 10kg SKU: TUS-DEFIANTXRE100 |
$278.52 $472.98 |
Defiant XRE Premium Tall Fescue Blend Lawn Seed 20kg SKU: TUS-DEFIANTXRE200 |
$548.9 $909.57 |
Product Description
The Defiant XRE Tall Fescue is a COOL SEASON grass and has the ability to produce underground rhizomes which aid in superior recovery and improved tolerance to wear. Used by Australia’s leading turf growers and tested locally under harsh Australian conditions. Superior water absorption and wear recovery with excellent drought tolerance.
Contains 20% by weight of wetting agent to assist germination.
Grass Type | Cool Season Grass |
Blend Contents | 100% Turf Type Rhizomatous Tall Fescue |
Recommended Sowing | Autumn & Spring |
Optimum Sowing Temperature | Between 15°C – 25°C |
Establishment Rate | 8 – 10 days |
Leaf Width | Medium (4-6mm) |
Drought Tolerance | Good |
Shade Tolerance | Excellent |
Heat Tolerance | Moderate |
Wear / Pet Tolerance | Good |
Frost Tolerance | Excellent |
Sowing Rate | 4 – 5kg / 100sqm (New Lawns) 2 – 2.5kg / 100sqm (Oversowing) |
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Product Specifications
Defiant XRE Premium Tall Fescue Blend Lawn Seed 1kg | Defiant XRE Premium Tall Fescue Blend Lawn Seed 5kg | Defiant XRE Premium Tall Fescue Blend Lawn Seed 10kg | Defiant XRE Premium Tall Fescue Blend Lawn Seed 20kg | |
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Product Type | Lawn Seed | Lawn Seed | Lawn Seed | Lawn Seed |
Product Size | 1kg | 5kg | 10kg | 20kg |
Lawn Seed FAQs
Firstly you must prepare the ground to a depth of 10cm remove stones and debris to make a suitable seedbed. Roll or rake the surface until a firm surface is achieved. A Starter Fertiliser can be raked into the surface before seeding.
For cool season grasses temperatures need to between 16 deg.C and 24 deg.C. (Southern States) For warm season grasses temperatures should be between 27 deg.C and 30 deg.C (Northern States)
If the weather is warm and windy it may be necessary to water the seedbed 3 to 4 times a day to prevent drying
Oversowing will rejuvenate the lawn and improve it’s appearance. It should be done in Spring or early Autumn when temperatures are suitable.
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