Tomahawk GT: Tall Fescues

'Tomahawk GT' was eveloped in Oregon by Pure Seed Testing and tested as PST-5DU. Released in 2000, it is Turf-Seed's second released turf-type 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, 'Tomahawk GT' features a bunch-type growth habit, with a uniform, medium density. With a finer leaf blade and lower growth habit, it generates fewer clippings than many, older tall fescues.

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

Uses:

• 'Tomahawk GT' 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 'Pure Gold' tall fescues. When mixed with 5-10% improved Kentucky bluegrass such as 'Midnight Star', 'Tomahawk GT' 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 3-4 lbs. of actual N per1000 sq. ft

Tomahawk GT Techsheet