- Product Details
- Planting Instructions
“Hit the High Notes”
Rendition: It's not just another pretty face
Rendition Tall Fescue has been bred to provide a dense, very dark green and exceptionally attractive turf. Unlike tall fescues of old, ones that have wide, coarse blades and open stands, Rendition produces a thick, dense lawn, with soft thinner leaves. Rendition is both nice on the eyes and the feet!
Dark, Lush and Disease Resistant Dark! - Rendition is a result of selections and synthetic crosses from 22 elite germplasms collected at Rutgers University in Maryland and at the breeder’s Oregon research farm. Further screening of the offspring plants was made based on very dwarf growth habit, turf quality, straight growth form, very dark green color, rust resistance, stress resistance and disease resistance. Rendition produces healthy turf!
Rendition has good resistance to Rhizoctonia brown patch, pink patch and crown rust. Thanks to a high level of endophyte, Rendition provides its own natural resistance to insects, including sod webworms, bluegrass billbugs, chinch bugs and army worms.
A Real Winner! -Trial results are indicating that Rendition performs well from Coast to Coast. At independent trials on sod farms in both Fresno, CA and Dayton, OH, Rendition was amongst the very top varieties in both turf quality and color. Whether for sod, athletic fields, new lawns, or other professional applications, Rendition is a sure bet!
| Selected Varieties | Aug. '01 Disease | '00-01 Quality |
|---|---|---|
| Titan Ltd. | 5.7 | 4.4 |
| Rendition | 5.3 | 4.9 |
| Plantation | 5 | 5.1 |
| Kentucky 31 | 4 | 1.2 |
| Shortstop | 3.7 | 3.9 |
| Top 5 Varieties | Color | Texture | 2-yr Ave. Quality |
|---|---|---|---|
| SR8600 | 7 | 6.5 | 8 |
| Rendition | 6.7 | 6.3 | 7.9 |
| Crewcut II | 7 | 6.3 | 7.4 |
| Titan Ltd. | 6.7 | 6.3 | 7 |
| SR8210 | 6 | 5.7 | 6.7 |
| Top 10 Varieties | Color | 2-yr Ave. Quality |
|---|---|---|
| Millennium | 6.83 | 6.62 |
| Rendition | 6.83 * | 6.54 |
| SR8600 | 6.5 | 6.42 |
| Crewcut 2 | 6.33 | 6.42 |
| Arid II | 6.67 | 6.33 |
| * 6.83 was the darkest color rating given | ||
Nationwide Performance - Rendition is in the latest National Turfgrass Evaluation Program (NTEP) trials at over 30 locations throughout the United States. The following chart indicates categories where Rendition is scoring statistically equal to the highest rated entry.
NTEP Performance Data
| Categories Statistically Equal To The Highest Rated Variety | '02 | '03 | '04 | '05 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quality Under Traffic - St Louis | X | X | X | |
| Quality Under Stress - Neb. | X | |||
| Quality at 1.5-2" cut | X | |||
| Quality - Northeast | X | |||
| Quality - MidAtlantic | X | |||
| Quality - Transition | X | |||
| Quality - Midwest | X | |||
| Quality - North Central | X | |||
| Qualtity- Upper West/Mtn | X | |||
| Quality - Southeast | X | |||
| Quality - Southwest | X | |||
| Quality - Mountain | X | X | ||
| Quality - Semi-Arid | X | X | ||
| Quality - Pacific | X | |||
| Quality - Southern | X | |||
| Spring Density | X | |||
| Summer Density | X | |||
| Spring Ground Cover | X | X | X | X |
| Summer Ground Cover | X | X | X | |
| Fall Ground Cover under stress | X | |||
| Fall Ground Cover | X | X | ||
| Fall Color (Sept) | X | X | X | |
| Fall Color (Oct) | X | |||
| Fall Color (Nov) | X | X | X | |
| Fall Color (Dec) | X | X | ||
| Drought Tolerance - wilting | X | |||
| Brown Patch - warm temp. | X | |||
| Brown Patch - NC | X | |||
| Brown Patch - VA | X | |||
| Brown Patch - Ark. | X | X | X | |
| Percent Weeds | X | |||
| Seedhead Rating | X | |||
| Canopy Height - low | X | |||
| Pink Patch Resistance | X | |||
| Typhula Blight | X | |||
| Gray Snow Mold | X | |||
| Pythium | X | X | X | |
| Leaf Spot | X | |||
| Complete results available at www.ntep.org | ||||
| Location Where Statistically Equal
To The Highest Quality Rating |
'02 | '03 | '04 | '05 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auburn, AL | X | X | X | X |
| Fayetteville, AR | X | X | ||
| Riverside, CA | X | X | ||
| Griffin, GA | X | X | ||
| Ames,IA | X | X | X | X |
| Carbondale, IL | X | X | ||
| Urbana,IL | X | X | X | X |
| W. Layfayette, IN | X | X | X | |
| Wichita, KS | X | X | X | X |
| Lexington, KY | X | X | X | |
| Amherst, MA | X | X | ||
| College Park, MD | X | |||
| E. Lansing, MI | X | X | X | X |
| E. Lansing, MI (traffic) | X | X | X | |
| Columbia, MO | X | X | X | X |
| St. Louis, MO (traffic) | X | X | X | |
| Raleigh, NC | X | X | ||
| Mead, NE | X | X | X | |
| Mead, NE (traffic) | X | |||
| New Brunswick, NJ (traffic) | X | |||
| Las Cruces, NM | X | X | X | |
| Ithica, NY | X | X | X | X |
| Stillwater, OK | X | |||
| Univ. Park, PA | X | |||
| Dallas, TX | X | X | X | X |
| Lubbock, TX | X | |||
| Logan, UT | X | X | ||
| Blacksburg, VA | X | X | X | |
| Pullman, WA | X | X | ||
| Puyallup, WA | X | X | ||
| Madison, WI | X | X | X | |
| Complete results available at www.ntep.org | ||||
Planting Instructions
Starting A New Lawn/Repairing Bare Spots
Ideal Planting Time: The best time to plant is late summer, early fall, or spring. If seeding at other times, be prepared to touch up thin or bare spots as needed.
Seedbed and Soil Preparation: Some lawns may need other soil amendments such lime. It is best to conduct a soil test prior to any new seeding. Till the soil approximately 6 inches deep. Level with garden or landscaping rake. Surface may be firmed by rolling or soaking, then re-raking till level. Leave top 1/2 inch loose to allow seed to be worked into soil.
Fertilization: Prior to or right after seeding, apply a starter fertilizer to help proper root development. Continue using a systematic fertilizer program to maintain a healthy lawn.
Seeding: Sow seeds evenly at 7-10 pounds per 1,000 square feet. Rake lightly into soil. No more than 1/8 inch of soil should cover seed. Use a roller or other means to firmly pack the seeded soil.
Covering: Use blankets, pelletized or paper mulch, or straw to hold soil moisture and hasten germination. Baled straw may bring in unwanted weeds; use with caution.
Watering: Do not allow soil to dry out. Keep soil moist with frequent light watering until seedlings are visible. After lawn is established, water as necessary.
Overseeding An Existing Lawn
Lawn Preparation: Mow lawn to 1 inch and remove clippings. Dethatch with a power rake or hand rake smaller areas.
Seeding:Sow seed evenly at 4-6 pounds per 1,000 square feet. Work seed into existing turf by raking.
Watering: Keep soil moist with frequent, light watering until grass is established.
Mowing: Follow normal mowing practices when grass reaches 3 to 4 inches in height.
Maintaining Your Rendition Lawn
Mowing:Maintain mower height between 2 to 3 inches, never remove more than 1/3 of the grass plant with each mowing.
Weed Control: It is very common to see new weeds when planting a new lawn or disturbing the soil. For new lawns, wait 6-8 weeks before using any herbicide. For existing lawns, the best weed control is to maintain a healthy lawn by regular fertilization, proper mowing, and watering as often as necessary.