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Fescue Brown Patch Resistance: Management Trumps Variety

No fescue variety offers reliable brown patch resistance under poor management. NTEP trials take years; company claims lack rigor. Any fescue thrives if:

Planted on prepared soil (not clay).
Not fertilized after May.
Watered deeply, infrequently (not daily).

Cultural practices outweigh genetic resistance. Consult NTEP data for impartial variety comparisons.

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