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    GrassLopata

    Laura Meadow Fescue

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    Laura meadow fescue establishes very quickly which makes it very competitive with perennial ryegrass. The first cut yields are very high combined with an excellent leafy regrowth in the aftermath. Therefore Laura has high yields of very digestible dry matter in all cuts. Because of the very leafy regrowth of this variety it is also very suitable for grazing or a combination of cut and grazing managements. The use of meadow fescue is especially recommended in cold and wet areas.

    CHARACTERISTICS:

    Establishment: Med
    Persistence: Med-High
    Drought Tolerance: Med-Low
    Winter Hardiness: High
    Palatabiliy: High
    Yield Potential: Low
    Grazing Tolerance: High

    SEEDING:

    Monoculture: 25-50
    Mix Component: 5 - 15
    Seeds/LB: 227,000
    Depth (IN): 1/4 - 1/2
    Emergence (Days): 14 - 21

    Planting Time:

    Spring Planting: Apr - May
    Fall Planting: Aug - Sep
    Life Cycle: Perennial

    MANAGEMENT:

    Rotational Grazing:
    Begin (IN): 8 - 10
    Stop (IN): 3 - 6
    Average Days Rest: 15 - 25

    HARVEST MANAGEMENT:

    Harvest at boot stage in spring; pure stands work well when stockpiled in fall

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    Laura meadow fescue establishes very quickly and is especially recommended in cold and wet areas