Old Cobblers Farm™ Wicked Tuff Turf Turismo Tall Fescue

Premium Cool-Season Lawn Grass Seed

 Turismo Tall Fescue – durable, drought-tolerant grass seed with deep roots, rich green color, and superior disease resistance for resilient lawns.

Turismo Tall Fescue is a professional-grade grass seed blend engineered for creating lush, resilient, and low-maintenance lawns. Selected from premium tall fescue cultivars, this seed delivers a dense turf with a deep root system that enhances drought tolerance, wear resistance, and disease protection.

Designed to thrive in USDA Zones 4–7 (and adaptable into  Zone 8), Turismo Tall Fescue performs well in loam, clay, or sandy soils with a pH of 5.5–7.5. It tolerates full sun to partial shade, making it versatile for home lawns, sports fields, and high-traffic areas.

Each seed is treated with an advanced coating to improve germination rates, moisture retention, and even distribution. With its rich dark green color, upright growth, and fine-to-medium texture, Turismo Tall Fescue creates an attractive lawn that is both functional and beautiful.

Key Features

Premium Tall Fescue Blend – Combines select cultivars for durability and adaptability.

Deep Root System – Superior drought tolerance and soil stability.

Disease Resistance – Strong defense against brown patch, dollar spot, and more.

Traffic-Tolerant – Recovers quickly from kids, pets, and heavy use.

Sun & Shade Versatility – Thrives in diverse light conditions.

Fast Germination – Sprouts in 7–12 days under ideal conditions.

Rich Green Color – Provides an attractive, long-lasting lawn.

Nutrient Profile (Seed Label Info)

Purity: ≥ 95% Tall Fescue

Germination Rate: ≥ 85%

Weed Seed: ≤ 0.5%

Other Crop Seed: ≤ 0.5%

Inert Matter: ≤ 2%

Noxious Weeds: None

Origin: USA grown & tested

Lot Number & Test Date: Included on packaging for quality assurance

Best Uses / Plant Types

New residential lawns

Overseeding thin or patchy turf

Parks, schools, and recreational spaces

Sports fields & high-traffic areas

Transitional climate zones

Benefits & Performance

Creates a dense, uniform, dark green turf

Drought- and heat-tolerant once established

Low maintenance compared to many grass types

Recovers quickly from wear and foot traffic

Reduces weed growth with thick coverage

How & When to Apply

Best Planting Times:

Early Fall (Aug–Oct) – best for strong establishment

Early Spring (Mar–Apr) – secondary option

Seeding Rates:

New Lawns – 6–8 lbs per 1,000 sq ft

Overseeding – 3–4 lbs per 1,000 sq ft

Watering: Keep soil moist until germination (7–12 days), then water deeply 1–1.5" weekly.

Mowing: Maintain at 2.5–4" height; never cut more than 1/3 of the blade.

Why Choose Turismo Tall Fescue?

Unlike ordinary seed, Turismo Tall Fescue is engineered for adaptability, resilience, and beauty. With its deep roots, traffic durability, and year-round performance, it’s the perfect balance of professional turf quality and low-maintenance home use.

Ideal For

Homeowners wanting a lush, low-maintenance lawn

Families with kids and pets

Landscapers and property managers

Sports fields, parks, and recreation areas

Transitional climates with mixed conditions

Available Sizes

5 lb bag – Small lawns & overseeding

10 lb bag – Medium-sized lawns

15 lb bag – Larger residential areas

20 lb bulk bag – Parks & large landscapes