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Jackal Tall Fescue

Jackal is a dark green and dense turf tall fescue with good establishment vigour and tolerance of low maintenance. It forms an attractive dark turf and has a semi-upright growth habit which makes it suitable for higher mowing heights

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Description

Jackal is a dark green and dense turf tall fescue with good establishment vigour and tolerance of low maintenance. It forms an attractive dark turf and has a semi-upright growth habit which makes it suitable for higher mowing heights (100-200mm) practiced in low maintenance situations. It requires less mowing than forage cultivars. In mild winter climates it retains a
green colour longer into winter than more common U.S. turf cultivars.

Breeding

Jackal was bred from four parent genotypes of tall fescue cultivars. It was selected for dark colour and improved winter performance. Jackal is available with AR601 endophyte for improved insect feeding deterrence and herbivore grazing deterrence by, for example, Canada geese. These factors have been shown to reduce bird numbers on airport grass and to reduce goose numbers on turf surfaces.

Adaptation

Jackal tall fescue is adapted to many climates within the Koppen sub tropical climate zones and certain drier zones.

Sowing rate

In a lawn situation Jackal should be sown at 50g/m2 (500kg/ha) for best appearance. On a broad acre sowing, a rate of 30g/m2 (300kg/ha) can be used where seed can be drilled in multiple passes or broadcast and harrowed into a well prepared seedbed.