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Variety traits

Drought Tolerance — Red Fescue

Festuca rubra L.

The drought tolerance of red fescue is a key factor for stand longevity and yield stability under moisture-deficient conditions. The trait is assessed by experts based on visual observations of turf condition and plant regrowth rate following drought.

In the reference 21 varieties crop Red fescue, where this is mentioned in the description.

Red fescue is characterized as a crop relatively resistant to heat and water scarcity, which distinguishes it from less adaptive grasses such as perennial ryegrass. The biological basis of this resistance is the ability to form a dense turf and develop a root system reaching depths of up to 20 centimeters.

In the variety testing system, quantitative physical indicators are not used to evaluate this trait. Resistance is recorded as a qualitative characteristic reflecting a variety's ability to maintain viability, ensure stable seed productivity, and prevent stand thinning in regions with high-risk farming.

General information about the subject — on the page Drought tolerance.

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Varieties of Red 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.

Desirade

Active

Festuca rubra L. · Red fescue

Barenbrug Holland BV (NL)

FR
4 records

Festuca rubra L. · Red fescue

Pickseed USA

DE
8 records

Coptic

Active

Festuca rubra L. · Red fescue

DLF SEEDS A/S

SK
5 records

Esparina

Active

Festuca rubra L. · Red fescue

DLF SEEDS A/S

CZ
4 records

Dorianna

Terminated

Festuca rubra L. · Red fescue

Zelder BV (NL)

DE FR
5 records

Festuca rubra L. · Red fescue

Deutsche Saatveredelung AG - DSV (DE)

FR
6 records

Festuca rubra L. · Red fescue

CZ DE
6 records

Twysport

Terminated

Festuca rubra L. · Red fescue

KWS UK LTD

3 records

Fine Pro

Active

Festuca rubra L. · Red fescue

Semillas Fitó S.A.

PL
3 records

Anitawa

Active

Festuca rubra L. · Red fescue

Poznanska Hodowla Roslin Sp. z o.o

PL
4 records

Festuca rubra L. · Red fescue

PURE SEED TESTING

IT
4 records

Terka

Active

Festuca rubra L. · Red fescue

Oseva Uni a.s., CZ

CZ
4 records

Oaza

Active

Festuca rubra L. · Red fescue

Malopolska Hodowla Roslin Spolka z o.o.

PL
5 records

SW Columba

Protection expired

Festuca rubra L. · Red fescue

Dr. Peder Weibull c/o Lantmännen SW Seed AB

DE
4 records

Puma

Protection expired

Festuca rubra L. · Red fescue

L. DÆHNFELDT A/S

DK FR SE
4 records

Agram

Protection expired

Festuca rubra L. · Red fescue

Zelder BV (NL)

DK FR SE
3 records

Bolero

Protection expired

Festuca rubra L. · Red fescue

PRODANA SEED A/S - DLF SEEDS A/S

DK FR
3 records

Festuca rubra L. · Red fescue

Hachney Jay

UA
3 records

Protenza

Terminated

Festuca rubra L. · Red fescue

CZ
4 records

Joppa

Active

Festuca rubra L. · Red fescue

SE
3 records

Brammo

Active

Festuca rubra L. · Red fescue

SK
2 records

Tomaj

Active

Festuca rubra L. · Red fescue

HU
2 records

Csobanc

Active

Festuca rubra L. · Red fescue

HU
2 records