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Brown Patch Resistance
Brown patch is a major disease for tall fescue. Covenant II was bred to better resist brown patch, especially cool-temperature brown patch.
Brown Patch Resistance
2007
| Variety | Fayetteville, AR | Adelphia, NJ |
|---|---|---|
| Best Score | 8.33% | 6.33 |
| Covenant II | 13.33 | 5.00 |
| Rebel Exeda ER | 15.00 | 5.00 |
| Houndog VI | 20.00 | 5.00 |
| Water Saver | 26.67 | 3.67 |
| Kentucky 31 | 40.00 | 3.67 |
| Lowest Score | 45.00 | 3.00 |
| Lsd | 23.87 | 1.05 |
Turfgrass Density
Stand density affects overall lawn appearance, weed resistance, and plant health. Covenant II provides good density throughout the year.
Turfgrass Density
2007
| Variety | Urbana, IL | Salem, NJ |
|---|---|---|
| Highest Score | 7.00 | 6.00 |
| Covenant II | 6.00 | 5.4 |
| Rebel Exeda ER | 6.50 | 5.07 |
| Houndog VI | 5.83 | 5.77 |
| Water Saver | 5.17 | 4.47 |
| Kentucky 31 | 4.00 | 3.90 |
| Low Entry | 4.00 | 3.90 |
| Lsd | 0.57 | 0.72 |
Genetic Color
You will like the rich green color of Covenant II tall fescue. Its genetic color is not too light, or too dark, but just right!
Genetic Color
2007
| Variety | Urbana, IL | Salem, NJ |
|---|---|---|
| Highest Score | 7.20 | 5.93 |
| Rebel Exeda ER | 6.80 | 5.40 |
| Covenant II | 6.43 | 5.30 |
| Houndog VI | 6.00 | 5.37 |
| Water Saver | 6.10 | 4.80 |
| Kentucky 31 | 3.30 | 3.37 |
| Lowest Score | 3.30 | 3.37 |
| Lsd | 0.47 | 0.41 |
Turfgrass Quality
Data from multiple sites indicate that Covenant II should perform equal to other elite varieties. Covenant II has been tested under the experimental name ATF1223.
Turfgrass Quality
2006-2007
| Variety | Salem, NJ | Urbana, IL | Rolesville, NC | 3 Location Ave |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highest Score | 5.97 | 5.90 | 6.90 | 6.90 |
| Covenant II | 5.67 | 5.67 | 6.05 | 5.80 |
| Falcon IV | 5.57 | 5.80 | 4.95 | 5.44 |
| Rebel Exeda ER | 5.63 | 5.57 | 5.00 | 5.40 |
| Houndog VI | 5.60 | 5.77 | 4.65 | 5.34 |
| Water Saver | 5.23 | 5.20 | 3.00 | 4.48 |
| Kentucky 31 | 4.10 | 3.77 | 2.15 | 3.34 |
| Lsd | 0.30 | 0.40 | 0.84 | - |
| Complete trial results available upon request. | ||||
Planting Information
| Seeding Rate – new lawns | 7–10 lbs./1000 sq ft |
|---|---|
| Seeding Rate – overseeding | 4–6 lbs./1000 sq ft |
| Planting Dates | spring and early fall |
| Planting Zones (map) | green |
| Planting Depth | 1/4" |
| Optimal pH Range | 5.8–6.5 |
| Germination | 7–14 days |
| Mowing Height | 3–4" |
