Jesup MaxQ II Fescue
Jesup MaxQ II is a powerful upgrade to the most successful novel endophyte tall fescue ever released, Jesup MaxQ. The original Jesup tall fescue variety is now boasting the latest novel endophyte technology, MaxQ II. The endophyte MaxQ II has been added to the Jesup tall fescue variety to enhance seedling vigor and provide even greater persistence under grazing than the original Jesup MaxQ in tough environments. Jesup MaxQ II is an excellent choice for livestock producers planting a novel endophyte tall fescue anywhere that tall fescue is grown.
Planting Instructions
For best results and maximum benefit, all toxic tall fescue and troublesome annual grasses including cheatgrass, rescue grass and unwanted ryegrass should be killed prior to the blooming stage before establishing MaxQ II® varieties. (Consult the MaxQ® Planting Guides (Spring or Fall Planting) under the Agriculture Resources tab on the Pennington forage website for details.) A firm seedbed is important for good stand establishment. Seed can be drilled into a prepared, firm seedbed, no-tilled into killed sod with a no-till drill or surface broadcasted onto a prepared seed bed and packed in with a culti-packer. Note: Pennington forage experts recommend that MaxQ II® be established alone. A perennial white clover such as Durana or Patriot can be sod/frost seeded the year following fescue establishment.
| Seeding Rate: | 15-25 lbs/A |
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| Seeding Depth: | 1/4" to 1/2" |
| Fertilization: | Lime to a pH of 6.0 - 6.5. Apply phosphorus and potassium according to soil tests. Use 25 - 35 lbs./A starter nitrogen. |