TMi Turf Gem II Turf Type Tall Fescue

Individual Turf Type Tall Fescues have proven themselves to be top performers with extraordinary turf quality, heat and drought tolerance and a lush dark green color.

Now, 3 of the top rated Turf Type Tall Fescues (the advanced generation of synthetic cultivars) have been blended to achieve as a blend, what no variety can accomplish singly.

Heat and Drought Tolerant
Turf Gem II will withstand hot summer temperatures and required less water than most other types of grasses.

Disease Tolerant
Individual varieties in Turf Gem II has improved resistance to leaf spot, brown patch and other plant diseases and insects. Plus, because Turf Gem II is a blend, it has a wider tolerance to nay disease than a single variety would.

Traffic Tolerant
Turf Gem II's high density turf performs well even under heavy traffic. It has 5-6 times more tillers than Kentucky 31 Fescue*

Excellent Leaf Texture
Turf Gem II's narrow tapering leaves form a high density carpet-like turf with excellent dark green color.

Quick Germination and Seedling Development
Turf Gem II has been rated better than Rebel*, Apache*, Jaguar*, and Tempo* for seedling vigor.

Shade Tolerant
Turf Gem II grows well in shade and has better shade tolerance than varieties such as Rebel* and Olympic*.

Low Maintenance
Turf Gem II's ability to look good even on a low fertilizing program (2-4 lbs of N per 1000 sq. Ft. is suggested) plus all of the above benefits will lower your labor and supply costs.

* National Turfgrass Evaluation Program, April 1985

Ideal For:

Sports Turf

Lawns

Playgrounds

Highway Medians

Cemetaries

Parks

Golf Courses

Any high traffic area which requires great looks and low maintenance!

Establishment of Turf Gem II

	Turf Gem II will tolerate a soil ph range of 4.5 to 8.0 (5.5 to 6.5 is more suitable in humid regions). To prepare soil, till or spade to a depth of 2" - 4". Break up dirt clogs, add soil amendments and level if necessary.
	Broadcast seed evenly over the prepared area. Rake, roll-in lightly, and cover with a layer of organic mulch, 1/8" - 1/4" deep.
	Compact the entire area again with a roller one-quarter to one-half full of water.
	Thoroughly water the seeded area. Ideally the top layer of soil should be kept constantly moist until the grass is established.
	Mow to height of 1 1/2" to 3", with 2" to 3" being the preferred cutting height.

Turf Gem II Acrobat® PDF Documents	Filename and Size
Turf Gem II Brochure	TMI_TurfGemII.pdf, 436kb

TMI NTEP Performance Brochure	TMI_NTEP_Performance.pdf, 672k
TMI Overseeding Brochure	TMI_Overseeding.pdf, 148k
TMI Sod Quality Brochure	TMI_NTEP_Performance.pdf, 436k

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