Go Bottom

What type of seed

View my Photos
paleobubba
Join Date: Apr 2004
Posts: 11
TractorPoint Premium Member -- 5 Tractors = Very Frequent Poster

2004-09-13          96343


There are several bare areas in my yard in need of reseeding. Most of these areas are well shaded by hickory trees. The Eco-Lawn seed advertised on this site sounds interesting, but, not knowing much about grass seed in general, I wonder if anyone might know of something else more economical that might perform similarly. I am in the NE Tenn./SW Va. region (zone 6, I believe).

I am also wondering if I should be concerned about endophytes as my lawn abuts my pasture.



Link:   Eco-Lawn seed

 


Reply to | Quote Post Reply to PostQuote Reply | Add PhotoAdd Photo



What type of seed

View my Photos
funchy
Join Date: May 2004
Posts: 128 north eastern corner of Maryland
TractorPoint Premium Member -- 5 Tractors = Very Frequent Poster  View my Photos  Pics

2004-09-16          96634


I had never heard of endophytes before reading your post, so naturally I was curious. A good link I found explained them (link at bottom). Sorry for the stupid question but I'm not clear on why it matters if your lawn borders a pasture? ....


Link:   endophytes info

 

Reply to | Quote Post Reply to PostQuote Reply | Add PhotoAdd Photo



What type of seed

View my Photos
paleobubba
Join Date: Apr 2004
Posts: 11
TractorPoint Premium Member -- 5 Tractors = Very Frequent Poster

2004-09-17          96724


I found another link that answers both my question and yours. While good for lawn/turf grasses in that they are toxic to organisms that can damage a lawn, endophytes can also be toxic to livestock.

The answer to my question: "A plant does not become infected from its neighbours. Therefore, a stand of a non-infected variety will remain non-infected. If it is over-seeded with an infected variety, only the new plants will be infected."
....


Link:   Tall Fescue and endophytes

 

Reply to | Quote Post Reply to PostQuote Reply | Add PhotoAdd Photo


   Go Top


Share This







Member Login