• Wide Adaptation
  • High Yielding
  • Endophyte-Free

Cajun II is a forage-type endophyte-free tall fescue that promises broad adaptation and high yields. Cajun II was developed primarily out of selections from Cajun, Martin, and Mozark.

Wide Adaptation - This special crossing of "European-type" and "Mediteranean-type" fescues extends Cajun II's range of adaptation and provides it with a wider range of ability to tolerate both the heat and the cold, performing very well both in the Northern and Southern tall fescue zones.

Pennsylvania Trial Results
Rock Springs, PA
Variety Tons Dry Matter / Acre Ground Cover
Stand Oct. '98
1996 1997 1998 3-yr Ave
Cajun II 7.28 5.25 4.86 5.8 95.80%
Stargrazer 7.16 4.89 4.4 5.54 95.00%
KY-31 6.89 5.48 4.24 5.54 98.00%
Fawn 6.9 4.95 4.55 5.48 95.00%
Barcel 6.91 4.11 5.1 5.37 96.50%
Montebello 6.47 4.81 4.7 5.33 93.80%
Barcarella 6.97 4.88 4.15 5.33 95.00%
Johnstone 6.35 4.84 3.75 4.98 95.80%
Lsd 0.05 0.78 0.65 0.86 0.62 6.50%
Sown April 25th,1995
Complete trial data available upon request.

High Yielding, Early Maturing - Cajun II's has also been bred to be a high yielder. This is especially noticeable with earlier growth in the spring and extended production in the fall. Cajun II is approximately 11 days earlier than Kentucky 31.

Endophyte-Free, Horse Safe - Cajun II is endophyte-free, meaning it is safe for all livestock including horses.

Ongoing Evaluations - Cajun II has been tested in Kentucky, Pennsylvania, and North Carolina. It is currently in trials at Knoxville, TN. Cajun II has also been tested under the experimental name FTF 9077.

Kentucky Trial Results
Princeton, KY, 2010-2011
Variety Tons Dry Matter/Acre
2011 Total Yield
(4-cuttings)
KY31 2.60*
Jesup EF 2.42*
Cajun II 2.34*
Kentucky 32 2.31*
Jesup MaxQ 2.26*
Goliath 2.18
Cowgirl 2.15
BarOptima Plus E34 2.1
Select 2.08
Bronson 2.03
BarElite 1.72
First Year Results
Planted Sept. 16, 2010
Complete trial data available upon request.
Kentucky Trial Results
Lexington, KY, 1996-1997
Variety Tons Dry Matter / Acre
1996 1997 2-yr total
KY-31 4.52 4.19 8.71
Cajun II 4.27 4.02 8.3
Cattleclub 4.15 4.1 8.25
Festorina 4.2 3.95 8.14
Fuego 3.51 4.12 7.63
Lsd 0.05 0.28 0.45 0.63
Complete trial data available upon request.
North Carolina Trial Results
Wake County, NC, 1994-1995
Variety Dry Matter / Acre
1994 1995 2-yr Ave
Stargrazer 6951 9033 7992
Cajun II 6673 9045 7859
AU Triumph 6592 9043 7818
KY-31 6572 8802 7687
Enforcer 6612 8566 7589
Georgia 5 6506 8569 7538
Cattleclub 6054 8497 7274
Lsd 0.05 540 839 678
Complete trial data available upon request.

Tennessee Trial Results

Hay Trial
U. of Tennessee
Greenville, TN, 2009-2011
Variety Tons Dry Matter/Acre
2009 2010 2011 3-Yr Total
Select 6.45* 3.14* 1.44* 11.03*
Cowgirl 5.62 2.79* 1.80* 10.21
Cajun II 5.92 2.55 1.73* 10.2
Jesup Max Q 5.96 2.24 1.54* 9.74
TF-25 (Goliath) 5.62 2.61* 1.48* 9.71
LSD ( P=.05) 1.31 0.54 0.65 1.57
Planted September 22, 2008.
Experimental varieties not listed.
*Yielded statistically the same as the top-yielding entry.
Complete trial data available upon request.
Hay Trial
U. of Tennessee
Milan, TN, 2009-2011
Variety Tons Dry Matter/Acre
2009 2010 2011 3-Yr Total
TF-25 (Goliath) 3.38* 2.68* 2.18* 8.23*
Cajun II 3.04* 2.46* 2.58* 8.08*
Select 2.99* 2.65* 2.35* 7.98*
Jesup Max Q 2.89 2.35* 2.20* 7.44*
Cowgirl 2.97* 2.41* 2 7.38*
LSD ( P=.05) 0.52 0.48 0.43 1.02
Planted September 29, 2008.
Experimental varieties not listed.
*Yielded statistically the same as the top-yielding entry.
Complete trial data available upon request.
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