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Variety traits

Plant height — tall fescue

Festuca arundinacea Schreb.

An important morphological characteristic of tall fescue, measured at the heading stage from the soil surface to the top of the inflorescence. The typical height range for cultivars is 80–130 cm, with an overall range for the species of 50–150 cm.

In the reference 51 varieties crop Tall fescue, where this is mentioned in the description.

Plant height measurement is primarily conducted at the inflorescence heading stage. Height is determined from the soil level to the tip of the inflorescence or the point of attachment of the flag leaf, focusing on the natural orientation of the panicles. In breeding practice and variety trials, a representative group of plants from the plots is analyzed.

Linear growth is significantly influenced by mineral nutrition conditions, especially nitrogen fertilizer application, as well as the seeding method. Wide-row and precision seeding promote the attainment of maximum height values of up to 140–150 cm, whereas row seeding typically shows lower values.

Height directly determines the forage productivity and potential seed yield of the crop. When breeding tall varieties, a key factor is maintaining resistance to lodging. In turf-type applications, by contrast, preference is given to forms with moderate growth to reduce mowing frequency.

General information about the subject — on the page Plant height.

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Varieties of Tall fescue mentioned in the description

Selection based on the description text, not on official evaluation: these data are absent from registers. For specific variety details, please refer to its profile.

Festuca arundinacea Schreb. · Tall fescue

WRIGHTSON PAS S.A.

SI
14 records

Lipalma

Active

Festuca arundinacea Schreb. · Tall fescue

Euro Grass Breeding GmbH Co. KG

DE UA
11 records

Festuca arundinacea Schreb. · Tall fescue

Gentos S.A.

PT
10 records

Pixie

Protection expired

Festuca arundinacea Schreb. · Tall fescue

SIMPLOT TURF AND HORTICULTURE

ES HR
5 records

Barfelix

Terminated

Festuca arundinacea Schreb. · Tall fescue

Theodorus P.M. op den Kamp

DE FR NL
10 records

Bardavinci

Terminated

Festuca arundinacea Schreb. · Tall fescue

Barenbrug Holland BV (NL)

FR IT
5 records

Cigale

Terminated

Festuca arundinacea Schreb. · Tall fescue

Verneuil Recherche SA (FR)

ES FR
5 records

Elissia

Active

Festuca arundinacea Schreb. · Tall fescue

Grass G.I.E.

FR
6 records

Festuca arundinacea Schreb. · Tall fescue

PURE SEED TESTING

CZ
4 records

Alienor

Active

Festuca arundinacea Schreb. · Tall fescue

ILVO Plant

FR
6 records

Da vinci

Active

Festuca arundinacea Schreb. · Tall fescue

LEBANON SEABORD CO.

IT
3 records

Festuca arundinacea Schreb. · Tall fescue

SEMILLAS BATLLE

PT
3 records

Festuca arundinacea Schreb. · Tall fescue

NEXGEN TURF RESEARCH LLC

SI
5 records

Greenzeal

Terminated

Festuca arundinacea Schreb. · Tall fescue

Top Green (FR)

FR
3 records

Clelys

Terminated

Festuca arundinacea Schreb. · Tall fescue

GIE de Recherche Europeenne sur les Gazons (FR)

FR
4 records

Barytine

Terminated

Festuca arundinacea Schreb. · Tall fescue

Barenbrug Holland BV (NL)

FR
3 records

Greendwarf

Terminated

Festuca arundinacea Schreb. · Tall fescue

TOP GREEN SAS

IT
3 records

Festuca arundinacea Schreb. · Tall fescue

Budd Seed

IT
5 records

Monas

Active

Festuca arundinacea Schreb. · Tall fescue

Lietuvos agrarinių ir miškų mokslų centras

LT
4 records

Festuca arundinacea Schreb. · Tall fescue

E.F.BURLINGHAM SONS

ES
3 records

Guisane

Terminated

Festuca arundinacea Schreb. · Tall fescue

GIE de Recherche Europeenne sur les Gazons (FR)

FR
4 records

Tarmena

Protection expired

Festuca arundinacea Schreb. · Tall fescue

Alicja Ramenda

PL
4 records

Raba

Terminated

Festuca arundinacea Schreb. · Tall fescue

RAGT SA (FR)

FR
3 records

Cheyenne

Active

Festuca arundinacea Schreb. · Tall fescue

BLUE MOON FARMS

PL
3 records