RTF [ rhizomatous tall
fescue] is an advanced turf-type tall fescue that produces
rhizomes. Rhizomes are small underground lateral shoots that allow a
plant to spread laterally. This enables the turf area to self repair itself.
This self healing trait has been limited to bluegrass. Fescue,
which is classified as a "clump grass" has never had this ability.
Now you can have a lawn with the best traits of
both bluegrass and fescue in one grass, RTF "Water Saver" fescue.
The rhizomes prevent the usual
clumps that are associated with regular fescue.
RTF is so revolutionary, Barenbrug USA, the seed company
that developed it has entered into a license agreement with
the RTF Turf Producers Association.
This association was developed with the sole purpose
of producing and marketing RTF fescue sod.
Headquartered at Mead, Nebraska, this association licenses
turf producers around the country to produce this remarkable
new sod.
Only the best turf farms will be allowed to grow RTF
fescue.
Todd Valley Farms is one of the few farms in the
world to receive this honor. We serve the Omaha,
Lincoln, Des Moines and northern Kansas City metro area.
To learn more about RTF "Water Saver" sod, go to
www.rtfsod.com.
What about other
fescues with Rhizomes
Technically speaking,
virtually all fescues can produce a rhizome. But these will only grow
to be about ¼ inch long making it pretty much useless. They do not
prevent the wide bladed clumps that fescues are noted for. These so
called rhizomes do not self repair in a reasonable time. While not
totally false, these claims are very miss leading. The variety in RTF
is the only fescue to receive a US Patent. Patents are only granted if
the grass has a very unique difference compared to other varieties in
the same species. Rhizomes were listed as this unique difference
