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Fescue in Shade and Seed Purity: Federal Law Allows "Impurities"

Fescue shade tolerance varies by variety. The Federal Seed Act requires purity, noxious weed, and germination tests — but field-grown seed always contains some "other crop" and weed seeds. 100% pure Bermuda (or any grass) seed doesn't exist commercially.

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