Pure Gold: Tall Fescues

Developed in Oregon by Pure Seed Testing, 'Pure Gold' was tested as PST-5DU. Released in 1999, 'Pure Gold' was the first turf-type tall fescue to exhibit a naturally developed tolerance to low rates of glyphosate herbicide. When combined with a separate program of broadleaf management, this glyphosate tolerance allows for a virtually weed-free turf. Grassy weeds such as Poa annua ( Annual bluegrass) are easily controlled with this program.

A dark green variety, 'Pure Gold' features a bunch-type growth habit, with a uniform, medium density. With a finer leaf blade and lower growth habit, 'Pure Gold' generates fewer clippings than many, older tall fescues.

Best suited for the drier western climate with lower humidities, 'Pure Gold' is excellent for home and commercial tall fescue uses, park and recreation, and roadside medians.

Uses:

• 'Pure Gold' is a versatile, turf-type tall fescue ideally suited for western sod production, home and commercial lawns, park and recreation, golf course roughs, other areas suited to turf-type tall fescue. Excellent in blends, especially with Turf-Seed's glyphosate-tolerant 'Matador GT' and 'Tomahawk GT' tall fescues. When mixed with 5-10% improved Kentucky bluegrass such as 'Midnight Star', 'Pure Gold' provides a beautiful tall fescue turf for both home and commercial lawns.

Establishment:

• Seed at 8-10 lbs per 1000 sq. ft, fall or early spring with a quality seed starter fertilizer.
• Late spring and summer seeding is not recommended.
• Keep seed bed consistently moist during first three weeks with seed germinating in 8-12 days. Mow when turf reaches approximately 2" in height. Expect full coverage in 6-8 weeks with limited use in 8-10 weeks.

Maintenance:

• Maintain at a mowing height of 1.5" - 3".
• Best maintained with deep, infrequent irrigation to promote a deep, healthy root system and reduce incidence of disease.
• Fertilize at annual rate of 4–5 lbs. of actual N per1000 sq. ft

Weed-Free Tall Fescue Program:

• 'Pure Gold' has a glyphosate tolerance of 4-6 ounces of 41% glyphosate per acre ( 0.10 oz of product per 1000 sq. ft).
• No sticker or spreader should be added to the solution.
• For small turf areas, best applied with a back-pack sprayer with a fan nozzle. DO NOT overlap spray pattern as damage may occur.
• Turf may be sprayed 90 days after germination.
• Some mild discoloration to the turf may occur, however, typical recovery withing 10-14 days.
• Best success if applied to actively growing turf during spring months with minimal yellowing.
• Do not apply if extreme temperatures, both freezing and heat, are forecasted.
• Do not apply to turf in stress, ie drought or low fertility.
• Read and follow all instructions for the use and safe handling of glyphosate.

Pure Gold Techsheet