Fescues
Deep Roots. Steady Feed. Built for Resilience.
Fescues are durable, deep-rooted perennial grasses prized for their persistence, drought tolerance, and year-round feed value. Their extensive root system draws moisture and nutrients from deeper soil layers, helping maintain green growth when ryegrasses slow down. This makes them ideal for dryland or free-draining soils, as well as farms seeking a low-input, long-life pasture base that still supports strong animal performance.
Vernado’s fescues deliver dense tillering, high palatability, and consistent digestibility across the seasons. Tall fescue provides bulk and resilience, performing where ryegrass struggles, while fine fescues offer softer texture and higher leaf quality for grazing. Both contribute to soil stability and persistence, making them a sound investment in sustainable feed systems.
Blending fescue with clovers or ryegrass enhances feed quality and nitrogen balance, supporting balanced, high-energy swards that last. With good establishment and rotational grazing, fescues offer multi-year productivity and a feed reserve that stands up to both dry summers and wet winters — a smart choice for farmers looking to strengthen their pastures from the roots up.