Art Bruneau, Turfgrass Extension Specialist, NCSU Crop Science Department
Grady Miller, Turfgrass Extension Specialist, NCSU Crop Science Department
Casey Reynolds, Turfgrass Research Technician, NCSU Crop Science Department
National Turfgrass Evaluation Program (NTEP) Trials: Tall Fescue
The 2006 NTEP Tall Fescue trial was planted on October 4th, 2006 and contains 113
varieties of tall fescue. Monthly data collection on these varieties began during
the establishment period and will continue through 2011. Variety recommendations
on this list are based on the compilation of monthly data through July 2008. Data
will continue to be taken on this trial and the recommended variety list will be
updated accordingly.
Management
- Mowing height: 2.0-3.0”
- Fertilization: 3 to 5 lbs N/1000ft2/year
- Irrigation: To prevent visual drought stress
- Herbicide/Insecticide/Fungicide use: To prevent turfgrass loss in severe situations
Overall Quality 2007-2008 Excellent*
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2nd Millennium
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Escalade |
Magellan
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Rebel IV |
Watchdog
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Avenger
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Falcon II
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Masterpiece
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Regiment |
Wolfpack
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Barlexas
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Falcon IV
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Matador
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Regiment II
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Barlexas II
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Fidelity
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Millennium
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Rembrandt
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Barrera
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Finesse II
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Millennium SRP |
Rendition
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Barrington
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Firebird
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Mustang
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Scorpion
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Biltmore
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Firenza |
Mustang 3
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Serengeti
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Bingo
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Focus
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Olympic Gold
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Signia
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Bonsai
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Grande II
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Padre
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Silverstar
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Bravo
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Greenkeeper
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Picasso
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Southern Choice II
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Cayenne
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Greystone
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Piedmont
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Stetson
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Chipper
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Hunter |
Plantation
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Tahoe II |
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Constitution
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Inferno
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Proseeds 5301
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Tarheel II
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Coyote
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Jaguar 3
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Prospect
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Titan ltd
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Desire |
Justice
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Pure Gold
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Titanium
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Davinci
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Kalahari
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Quest
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Tracer
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Dominion
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Kitty Hawk 2000
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Rhambler |
Tulsa III |
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Dynasty
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Legitimate
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Rebel Exeda
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Turbo
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Endeavor |
Lexington
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Rebel Sentry
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Ultimate
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*A rating of excellent means that the cultivar was not significantly different from
the top performing cultivar with regards to overall quality.
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National Turfgrass Evaluation Program (NTEP) Trials: Kentucky Bluegrass
The 2005 NTEP Kentucky bluegrass trial was planted on October 18th, 2005 and contains
114 varieties of tall fescue. Monthly data collection on these varieties began during
the establishment period and will continue through 2010. Variety recommendations
on this list are based on the compilation of monthly data through July 2008. Data
will continue to be taken on this trial and the recommended variety list will be
updated accordingly.
Description
Location: NCSU Turfgrass Field Lab in Raleigh, NC.
Date Planted: October 18th, 2005
Entries: 114 Varieties of Kentucky Bluegrass
Management
- Mowing height: 1.0-2.0in
- Fertilization: 3 to 4 lbs N/1000ft2/year
- Irrigation: To prevent visual drought stress
- Herbicide/Insecticide/Fungicide use: To prevent turfgrass loss in severe situations
Overall Quality 2007-2008 Excellent*
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Alpine
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Bodacious |
Freedom II
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Quantum Leap
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Apollo
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Boomerang |
Hallmark
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Rambo
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Arcadia
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Bordeaux
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Impact
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Rita
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Arrow
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Boutique
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Jefferson
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Royce
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Award
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Brilliant
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Jewel
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Rugby
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Awesome
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Cabernet
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Langara
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Showcase
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Bariras
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Champagne
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Liberator
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Sonoma
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Baronie
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Champlain
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Limousine
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Skye |
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Barrister |
Chicago
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Midnight
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Total Eclipse
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Bedazzled
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Eagleton
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Moonlight
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Unique
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Bewitched |
Envicta
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Nuglade
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Washington
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Beyond |
Everest
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Odyssey |
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Blackstone
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Everglade
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Perfection |
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Blueberry |
Excursion |
Prosperity |
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*A rating of excellent means that the cultivar was not significantly different from
the top performing cultivar for the respective characteristic.
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