has anyone heard or used this seed?

13 years ago

It is called "Combat Extreme fescue grass seed. It sounds like good seed. Also I have about 10,000 sqft and I was thinking about getting a 50 lb bag, it is for overseeding.

My back yard is full sun.

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tiemco
13 years ago
I have heard of it, but only because it's what Outside Pride sells. I have never heard of the cultivars that comprise this blend:
Â30% Toega Star Turftype Fescue Grass
Â25% Solera Turftype Fescue Grass
Â25% Rhizing Star Turftype Fescue Grass
Â20% Chanelle Turftype Fescue Grass

Which is not to say it's a bad mix. I'm pretty sure most of these cultivars are fairly new, but can't say I have ever seen them in the NTEP trials. Rhizing star is supposed to spread via rhizomes, which is a good thing, plus that's fairly new for TTTF.
hogan_nj
Original Author
13 years ago
I am looking to purchase a good quality seed and willing to purchase online,can you give me a recommendation? The price is not important because I know when it comes to grass seed you get what you pay for.

One more thing,something that withstands some foot traffic. I live in central NJ and like I said I get at least 6 hrs. of full sun. I also do not have an irrigation system so something that is drought tolerant.

Thanks
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tiemco
13 years ago
I want to reiterate that this seed might be very good it's just that I have never heard of the cultivars. Rhizing star is very new, has only been offered for sale since August 2008, so it couldn't have been included in this cycle of the NTEP trials, but it was in a Rutgers trial where is performed quite poorly.

http://www.turf.rutgers.edu/research/reports/2008/165.pdf

Here's all I could find regarding Chanelle:

http://www.hearneseed.com/product-info.php?Chanelle_Turf_Type_Tall_Fescue-pid177.html

My advice would be to go through either the NTEP trial report for 2005-2009, or the Rutgers report and use that to select some of the top performers in NJ. Then when you decide which seeds to use find a reputable seed seller that carries said cultivars.
David Moore zone 6a nw new jersey
13 years ago
Why not buy Scotts sun and shade at home depot. They make a 25 lb bag I think.
I have been using for forty years with good success!
tiemco
13 years ago
So you are recommending Scott's sun and shade, yet you posted this on a different thread that you started:

Posted by dmoore66 6 (My Page) on Wed, Aug 18, 10 at 13:09

I have been using KBG and fescue mixes for the last 40 years. My bluegrass lawn is expensive to maintain and the heat and drought knocked the hell out of it this year. What can I use to overseed, that will be close in color and less affected by heat and drought, as I do not want a mutlti colored lawn.

Seems strange that you are recommending a product (Scott's Sun and Shade) that contains KBG, PR, and FF's when the OP is clearing looking for a TTTF mix to overseed with. Also you say you have been using Sun and Shade for 40 years, but you also say you are using KBG and TF for 40 years. From your post I get the impression that you are unhappy with your lawn, yet you are recommending the same lawn?
andy10917
13 years ago
I have to agree with Tiemco. I find "sun and shade" mixes to be pointless. It is an attempt at a compromise that is flawed from the start. The idea is "something in the mix will grow" in different conditions. Now the mixes are over 50% coatings instead of seed. Exactly how much seed will succeed in any spot?