Old Cobblers Farm™ Wicked Tuff Turf Tuscany II Forage Tall Fescue

Premium Forage Grass Seed
 

Tuscany II Forage Tall Fescue – resilient, endophyte-enhanced forage grass seed delivering high yields, digestibility, and sustainability for livestock pastures.

Tuscany II Forage Tall Fescue is a premium, cool-season forage grass seed developed for high-quality pastures, hay production, and sustainable grazing systems. Bred with advanced endophyte enhancement, Tuscany II offers improved drought tolerance, disease resistance, and pest protection, reducing the need for chemical inputs.

This variety is known for its excellent adaptability, thriving in a wide range of soils (loam, clay, sandy loam) and climates across USDA Zones 3–7. With a deep root system and dense growth habit, Tuscany II improves soil stability, erosion control, and water retention, while providing nutrient-rich, palatable forage.

Highly digestible with a high leaf-to-stem ratio, Tuscany II supports healthy livestock performance while standing up to grazing pressure and traffic. Whether for pastures, hay, or erosion control, Tuscany II is a long-lasting, versatile solution for forage growers.

Key Features

Premium Forage Tall Fescue Variety – Designed for sustainable livestock nutrition.

Endophyte-Enhanced Seeds – Improves drought tolerance & pest resistance.

High Digestibility & Palatability – Nutritious feed that livestock prefer.

Dense, Deep Root System – Enhances soil stability & erosion control.

Disease & Pest Resistance – Naturally reduces chemical input needs.

Adaptable Growth – Thrives in sun to partial shade & diverse soil types.

Fast Establishment – Germinates in 7–12 days under optimal conditions.

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: Provided on packaging for quality assurance

Best Uses / Plant Types

Pastures for grazing cattle, sheep, goats, and horses

Hay & silage production

Forage systems blended with legumes (e.g., clover, alfalfa)

Soil stabilization & erosion control

Wildlife food plots

Benefits & Performance

Provides consistent, high-yield forage with strong regrowth potential

High leaf-to-stem ratio ensures superior nutritional value

Drought- and heat-tolerant once established

Outcompetes weeds with dense stand coverage

Improves soil health & carbon sequestration for sustainable farming

How & When to Apply

Best Planting Times:

Early Fall (late Aug–Oct) – optimal for establishment before winter

Early Spring (Mar–Apr) – secondary option

Seeding Rates:

New Pastures: 20–25 lbs per acre

Overseeding: 15–20 lbs per acre

Seeding Depth: ¼–½ inch, firm seed-to-soil contact required

Watering: Keep soil moist until germination (7–12 days). Deep watering preferred.

Grazing/Mowing: Allow grass to reach 6–8" before first grazing or cut. Maintain 3–4" stubble height for regrowth.

Why Choose Old Cobblers Farm™ Wicked Tuscany II?

Unlike conventional forage seed, Tuscany II is bred for both productivity and sustainability. With its endophyte-enhanced resilience, deep roots, and superior forage quality, it provides long-term pasture health, animal performance, and lower input costs—making it a smarter investment for farmers and ranchers.

Ideal For

Farmers seeking nutritious forage for livestock

Ranchers needing durable pastures with strong regrowth

Land managers improving erosion-prone soils

Graziers using rotational or mixed-species pastures

Sustainable agriculture operations

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