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Mixing Rye and Fescue Grass: Why It's Not Recommended

Considering a rye-fescue seed blend? Turf specialists advise against it. Ryegrass dies in summer heat and competes with fescue during germination. While ryegrass germinates faster (5-10 days vs. 7-14 for fescue), the slight timing difference rarely justifies the competition and eventual summer die-off.

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