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Tall fescue

Close up of a hand holding Tall fescue pasture.

Tall fescue is an alternative to perennial ryegrass. It has deeper roots so it is better adapted to hot, dry conditions. Pastures with tall fescue usually have higher clover contents.

Tall fescue is similar to or lower in feed quality than ryegrass.

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