Turf Gem

Individual Turf Type Tall Fescues have proven themselves to be top performers with extraordinary turf quality, heat and drought tolerance and a lush dark green color.

Now, three of the top rated Turf Type Tall Fescues (the advanced generation of synthetic cultivars) have been blended to achieve what no variety can accomplish individually.

Turf Gem is the best of what Turf Type Tall Fescues have to offer for virtually any application!

Turf Gem gives you the best of Turf Type Tall Fescues:

Heat and Drought Tolerant

Turf Gem will withstand hot summer temperatures and required less water than most other types of grasses.

Disease Tolerant

Individual varieties in Turf Gem has improved resistance to leaf spot, brown patch and other plant diseases and insects. Plus, because Turf Gem is a blend, it has a wider tolerance to any disease than a single variety would.

Traffic Tolerant

Turf Gem’s high density turf performs well even under heavy traffic. It has 5-6 times more tillers than Kentucky 31 Fescue*.

Excellent Leaf Texture

Turf Gem’s narrow tapering leaves form a high density carpet-like turf with excellent dark green color.

Quick Germination and Seedling Development

Turf Gem has been rated better than many commercially available varieties.

Shade Tolerant

Turf Gem II grows well in shade and has better shade tolerance than other cool season grasses.

Low Maintenance

Turf Gem’s ability to look good even on a low fertilizing program (2-4 lbs of N per 1000 sq. Ft. is suggested) plus all of the above benefits will lower your labor and supply costs.