Table 5-4. Suggested sowing rates for tall fescue in Australia and New Zealand.

 

Tall fescue seeding rate†

 

kg/ha

Very low rainfall (350-500 mm) regions

7-10

Lower rainfall (600 mm) regions

10-15

Moderate rainfall (600-800 mm) regions

15-20

High rainfall or irrigated beef and dairy

25

† Based on 2.4 g/1000 seed weight. 

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