The Best Grass Seed for Sandy Soil

Formulated with the best seed varieties for sandy soils and other tough environments.

improved turf type tall fescue vs. Kentucky 31


Tuff Turf Blend” is a great choice for sandy soil, drought, and high-traffic areas.

In the picture above, you can clearly see the difference between improved turf-type tall fescues vs. the old Kentucky 31 tall fescue. The new varieties are lower growing, darker, and have thinner, more attractive blades.

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Why Choose Tuff Turf?

Great Choice for Full Sun or Partial Shade – Works in almost any situation.

Works Well in Tougher Soils – Excellent choice for sandy or non-irrigated areas.

Durability in High Traffic Areas – Turn out the dogs or let the kids play – or both.

Deep, Dark‑Green Color – New varieties of turf-type tall fescue are surprisingly beautiful.

No Coated Seed, No Fillers, No Annuals – Pure seed. Get the most value for your money.

FORMULATION – What’s in the bag?

– 100% Proprietary Turf-Type Tall Fescue
– 3 rhizomatous type varieties – SRP, LS, AST1

Tuff Turf Blend contains some varieties that are A-LIST approved & TWCA qualified, which means they have been developed, tested, and selected for lower inputs – reduced water, less chemicals & pesticides, less fertilizer, and greater heat tolerance.

This blend offers a beautiful, dark, and lush green lawn, suitable for both sun and shade. The newer turf-type tall fescue varieties are dark green and finer-bladed and include only elite varieties.

SEEDING RATE

New Lawn: 10-12 lbs/1,000 sq. ft. or 450 lbs/acre
Overseeding: 5-6 lbs/sq. ft.

NOTES ON TURF-TYPE TALL FESCUE

  • Turf-type tall fescue is a durable, drought-tolerant grass.
  • Improved varieties are a deep green color.
  • They complement turf-type perennial ryegrass and Kentucky bluegrass well.

Questions? Please email us at hey@pilgrimseed.com

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  1. Self-Repairing, Lateral Spread™, Aggressive Spreading Type ↩︎

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