Gro-Pro Turf-Type Tall Fescue
Gro-Pro has the breeding background and performance to match the demands of today’s professional turf applicators, boasting exceptional disease resistance and solid turfgrass performance.
Seed With Confidence
Gro-Pro delivers excellent color, uniform stand, tolerance to traffic and shade, and medium-fine leaf texture. Its broad performance spectrum makes it an ideal candidate for blending with other tall fescues as well as mixing with other cool season species.
Tough Enough For the South
Data from the 2018-22 National Turfgrass Evaluation Program (NTEP) shows that Gro-Pro can handle the hot humid climates of Northern Mississippi and North Georgia, as well as similar areas.
NTEP Trials
Turfgrass Quality - Southeast Region
Two Locations*
|2018-2023
| Variety | Turf Quality |
|---|---|
| Highest Score | 5.9 |
| Titan GLX | 5.9 |
| Titan Max | 5.6 |
| Fairfield | 5.5 |
| Gro-Pro | 5.4 |
| Galactic | 5.3 |
| Lowest Score | 4.1 |
| LSD | 0.4 |
Gro-Pro in University of Georgia turf trials.
Traffic Tolerance
Gro-Pro is our top variety for high-traffic areas. Use Gro-Pro with confidence for front yards, back yards and athletic fields.
NTEP Trials
Traffic Tolerance
Ames, IA
|2018-2023
| Variety | Turf Quality* |
|---|---|
| Highest Score | 6.5 |
| Gro-Pro | 6.4 |
| Titan GLX | 6.4 |
| Titan Max | 6.3 |
| Fairfield | 6.3 |
| Galactic | 6.3 |
| Lowest Score | 5.9 |
| LSD | 0.3 |
Drought Tolerance
Gro-Pro is our top variety for drought tolerance, demonstrating strong recovery from drought.
NTEP Trials
Drought Tolerance - Wilting
West Lafayette, IN
|2018-2023
| Variety | Turf Quality* |
|---|---|
| Highest Score | 7.3 |
| Gro-Pro | 6.7 |
| Titan GLX | 6.3 |
| Galactic | 6.3 |
| Fairfield | 6.0 |
| Titan Max | 6.0 |
| Lowest Score | 5.0 |
| LSD | 1.4 |
Great Green Color
Gro-Pro has an attractive green color, ideal for matching existing lawns and blending with other turfgrass species.
NTEP Trials
Genetic Color
Ave. 18 Locations
|2018-2023
| Variety | Color |
|---|---|
| Highest Score | 6.8 |
| Fairfield | 6.5 |
| Galactic | 6.2 |
| Titan GLX | 6.2 |
| Titan Max | 6.2 |
| Gro-Pro | 6.1 |
| Lowest Score | 4.2 |
| LSD | 0.1 |
Gro-Pro | NTEP Trial, NC State | May 2024
Solid Disease Resistance
Many older tall fescues suffer from susceptibility to patch diseases which can cause unsightly thinning and lead to extensive weed infiltration. Not so with Gro-Pro. Extensive breeding work has provided Gro-Pro with the genetics to naturally combat brown patch, Pythium, pink snow mold and other diseases.
- Red Thread Resistance
- Brown Patch (Cool Temp.)
- Brown Patch (Warm Temp.)
- Pink Patch
- Pythium Blight
- Pink Snow Mold
- Gray Leaf Spot
Red Thread Resistance
NTEP Trials
Red Thread Resistance
Columbia, MO
|2018-2023
| Variety | Resistance |
|---|---|
| Highest Score | 9.0 |
| Titan Max | 9.0 |
| Fairfield | 9.0 |
| Gro-Pro | 9.0 |
| Titan GLX | 9.0 |
| Galactic | 9.0 |
| Lowest Score | 8.0 |
| LSD | 0.5 |
Brown Patch (Cool Temp.)
NTEP Trials
Brown Patch (Cool Temperature) Resistance
Ave. 3 Locations*
|2018-2023
| Variety | Resistance |
|---|---|
| Highest Score | 8.5 |
| Gro-Pro | 7.8 |
| Titan GLX | 7.4 |
| Galactic | 7.3 |
| Titan Max | 6.8 |
| Fairfield | 6.4 |
| Lowest Score | 5.7 |
| LSD | 0.9 |
Brown Patch (Warm Temp.)
NTEP Trials
Brown Patch (Warm Temperature) Resistance
Ave. 10 Locations*
|2018-2023
| Variety | Resistance |
|---|---|
| Highest Score | 6.9 |
| Titan GLX | 6.6 |
| Galactic | 6.5 |
| Titan Max | 6.5 |
| Gro-Pro | 6.0 |
| Fairfield | 5.6 |
| Lowest Score | 4.6 |
| LSD | 0.5 |
Pink Patch
NTEP Trials
Pink Patch Resistance
Blacksburg, VA
|2018-2023
| Variety | Resistance |
|---|---|
| Highest Score | 9.0 |
| Titan Max | 9.0 |
| Fairfield | 8.3 |
| Gro-Pro | 8.3 |
| Titan GLX | 8.3 |
| Galactic | 8.0 |
| Lowest Score | 6.0 |
| LSD | 1.7 |
Pythium Blight
NTEP Trials
Pythium Blight Resistance
Multiple Locations
|2018-2023
| Variety | 3-Location Average |
|---|---|
| Highest Score | 8.2 |
| Galactic | 7.0 |
| Titan Max | 6.8 |
| Gro-Pro | 6.6 |
| Titan GLX | 6.6 |
| Fairfield | 6.2 |
| Lowest Score | 5.5 |
| LSD | 1.4 |
Pink Snow Mold
NTEP Trials
Pink Snow Mold Resistance
Ontario, Canada
|2018-2023
| Variety | Resistance |
|---|---|
| Highest Score | 6.6 |
| Galactic | 6.3 |
| Titan Max | 5.9 |
| Titan GLX | 5.0 |
| Gro-Pro | 4.8 |
| Fairfield | 4.6 |
| Lowest Score | 4.3 |
| LSD | 2.2 |
Gray Leaf Spot
NTEP Trials
Gray Leaf Spot Resistance
New Jersey
|2018-2023
| Variety | Resistance |
|---|---|
| Highest Score | 8.2 |
| Titan GLX | 7.3 |
| Titan Max | 7.2 |
| Gro-Pro | 7.0 |
| Galactic | 6.5 |
| Fairfield | 5.7 |
| Lowest Score | 4.3 |
| LSD | 0.8 |
Enhance Your Seed
We provide an array of seed enhancements, including bio stimulants, macro and micronutrients, water absorbents, fungicides, and colorants. These are available for all seed types and uses.
Planting Instructions
For ideal turf, plant Gro-Pro on fertile, neutral pH soils during the cooler seasons of the year, such as spring and fall. If needing to plant during other times, plan on additional overseeding.
Seeding Rate
Planting Dates
Spring and early fall
Planting Map
Planting Depth
1/4"
Optimal pH
5.8-6.5
Germination
7-14 days
Mowing Height
3-4"