{"product_id":"fawn-forage-type-tall-fescue-seed","title":"Fawn Endophyte Free Forage-Type Tall Fescue Seed - 50 Lbs.","description":"\u003ch4\u003eFawn Tall Fescue Seed\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Fawn Tall Fescue seed for pasture, hay, erosion control, and utility turf. Explore planting rates, growing requirements, and management tips.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFawn Tall Fescue\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cem\u003eFestuca arundinacea\u003c\/em\u003e) is a deep-rooted, cool-season perennial bunchgrass used for livestock pasture, hay production, erosion control, and low-maintenance utility turf. Its upright growth and adaptability make it a practical choice for managed acreage where dependable forage and lasting ground cover are priorities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce established, Fawn tolerates animal traffic and moderately dry conditions. It performs best with adequate moisture, soil-test-based fertility, and time to recover between grazing periods. As a forage-type tall fescue, it produces a coarser appearance than improved turf-type lawn varieties.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"table-wrap\"\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eCharacteristic\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eVariety\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFawn tall fescue\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eBotanical name\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cem\u003eFestuca arundinacea\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePlant type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCool-season perennial grass\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eGrowth habit\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUpright bunchgrass with a deep, fibrous root system\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePrimary uses\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePasture, hay, erosion control, roadsides, and utility turf\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eSunlight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull sun to partial shade; growth depends on available light\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eSoil adaptability\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAdaptable to a range of soils, including clay and loam; good seedbed preparation supports establishment\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eSoil pH target\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApproximately 6.0–7.0 for productive forage; adjust lime according to a soil test\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePlanting season\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLate summer to early fall, or early spring where locally suitable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePlanting depth\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e¼–½ inch for pasture establishment\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eApproximate seed count\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e227,000 seeds per pound; varies by seed lot\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eEndophyte status\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommonly marketed as endophyte-free forage seed. Verify the current lot’s seed tag or test documentation before livestock use.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRecommended Uses\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"table-wrap\"\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eUse\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eHow Fawn Fits\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eLivestock pasture\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProvides cool-season forage in suitable climates and tolerates grazing traffic when managed with recovery periods.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eHay production\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSuitable for harvested forage; timely cutting helps preserve feed quality.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eErosion control\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHelps stabilize slopes, roadsides, and grassed waterways as roots and ground cover develop.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eUtility turf\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUseful for acreage and other maintained areas where durable cover matters more than a fine lawn texture.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSeeding Rates\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"table-wrap\"\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003ePlanting Purpose and Method\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eSeed per Acre\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eSeed per 1,000 sq ft\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eNew pasture or hay stand — drilled, seeded alone\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20–25 lb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.46–0.57 lb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eNew pasture or hay stand — broadcast, seeded alone\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e25–30 lb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.57–0.69 lb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eNew utility turf — general tall fescue guidance\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApproximately 261–348 lb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6–8 lb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"note\"\u003eRates are starting guidelines. The utility-turf rate is general tall fescue guidance, not a Fawn-specific trial result. Pasture rates produce a different stand density than lawn rates. Adjust for seed purity, germination, coating, planting conditions, and local recommendations. Mixtures, pasture renovation, and engineered erosion-control projects require rates matched to the site and intended stand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlanting and Establishment\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTest the soil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Correct pH and nutrient deficiencies before planting. Match fertilizer applications to the soil test and intended use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrepare a firm seedbed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Control competing vegetation and create good seed-to-soil contact. Properly adjusted no-till equipment can also establish pasture seed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChoose a suitable planting window.\u003c\/strong\u003e Seed while moisture is available and temperatures favor cool-season growth. Allow seedlings time to establish before severe heat or winter weather.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlace seed shallowly.\u003c\/strong\u003e For pasture, drill ¼–½ inch deep. After broadcasting, lightly incorporate and firm the surface without burying seed too deeply.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProtect young plants.\u003c\/strong\u003e Maintain seedbed moisture during germination and early growth. Keep livestock off the area until plants are well rooted and can withstand grazing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpreader settings:\u003c\/strong\u003e Calibrate your equipment to the desired weight over a measured area. Settings vary with the spreader, seed lot, and walking or travel speed; a single dial setting does not fit every application.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePasture and Hay Management\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse rotational grazing and leave approximately 3–4 inches of residual growth to support recovery. Cut hay around the boot to early heading stage for a useful balance of forage quality and yield. Avoid repeated close grazing, especially during heat or drought.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEndophyte-free tall fescue can be less persistent under severe summer stress than suitable novel-endophyte varieties. Match Fawn to local growing conditions and management intensity when planning a long-term pasture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBenefits of Using This Product\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"table-wrap\"\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eBenefit\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003ePractical Value\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePerennial growth\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCan provide forage and ground cover over multiple seasons under suitable conditions.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eDeep root development\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHelps established plants access soil moisture and tolerate moderately dry periods.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eGrazing and traffic tolerance\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSupports use in managed pastures where livestock move and feed.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFlexible land use\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eServes forage, soil stabilization, and utility-turf needs.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eCool-season production\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAdds forage growth during favorable spring and fall weather.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-question\"\u003eIs Fawn tall fescue an annual or a perennial?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFawn is a cool-season perennial. Established plants can return for multiple years when climate, fertility, and grazing management support stand survival.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-question\"\u003eHow much Fawn tall fescue seed do I need for one acre?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a new pasture or hay stand seeded alone, use approximately 20–25 pounds when drilling or 25–30 pounds when broadcasting. Utility turf requires a higher rate for closer plant spacing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-question\"\u003eIs Fawn tall fescue endophyte-free?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFawn is commonly sold as endophyte-free forage seed. Confirm the status of the actual seed lot before planting for livestock. Overseeding an existing pasture does not remove toxic endophyte-infected plants already present.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-question\"\u003eCan Fawn tall fescue be used for a lawn?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, where a coarse utility lawn is acceptable. Fawn is a forage-type variety; improved turf-type tall fescues are generally better choices when finer texture and a more uniform lawn appearance are priorities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-question\"\u003eDoes Fawn tall fescue spread to fill bare spots?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFawn grows mainly in bunches rather than spreading rapidly through runners. Thin areas may need overseeding after correcting the conditions that caused the stand to decline.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-question\"\u003eCan Fawn tall fescue be mixed with clover?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Compatible clovers can be included in a planned pasture mixture. Adjust each species’ rate and manage competition, fertility, and grazing to maintain the desired grass-legume balance.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Seed Ranch","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":62811394867570,"sku":null,"price":77.7,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0198\/8486\/files\/OregonGrownFawnTallFescueSeedBag.png?v=1794267574","url":"https:\/\/www.seedworldusa.com\/products\/fawn-forage-type-tall-fescue-seed","provider":"Seed World","version":"1.0","type":"link"}