Legendary Turf
Titan Rx: The Legend Continues!
Titan Rx turf-type tall fescue is the 4th generation Titan variety. The Titans are well known and valued for providing durable attractive turf, even when conditions are less than ideal. Titan Rx continues that legacy by combining all the excellent features of the previous parentage with further selections for improved color, even stronger resistance to brown patch, heat, drought and winter, and increased rhizome growth. Titan Rx also has excellent shade tolerance, making it a very versatile variety. Whether planting straight, or using in a mix, such as our popular T.L.C. Tall Fescue Blend, Titan Rx is a great choice.
Key Features
Like its predecessors,Titan Rx is both great looking and tough to kill. In addition to great color, texture, and overall turf quality, you can expect these key performance features when using Titan Rx:
Heat and Cold Tolerant
Titan Rx can take the heat! In 2010, Georgia had record-setting summertime heat with over 40 days of temperatures above 90F! By December of 2010, the differences were clearly visible – some well known varieties simply could not take the enduring heat. Titan Rx, however, had high plant counts and good density. (see picture) In fact, it was one of only a small minority of plots, out of the 113 NTEP entries, that maintained their density and quality at Griffin, GA. Titan Rx can also take the cold. Recent data from Washington State and Wisconsin show Titan Rx has good resistance to cold temperatures.
June 2010
Prior to the Summer of 2010, all 113 entries looked pretty good.
December 2010
AFTER the summer and extended warm fall, Titan Rx (plot on right) still looks good; but others have literally been burned out.
May 2011
By the end of the following May, Titan Rx (plot on right) really shows the benefit of heat tolerance. Note other plots now look very clumpy and have large bare spots.
Shade and Drought Tolerance
Titan Rx versatility can also be seen in its ability to tolerate shade. Titan Rx was #1 in the NTEP for shade tolerance in ’09 and next to the top in ’08. Data on drought tolerance also shows Titan Rx to be one of the better varieties available.
Density, Disease Resistance, Color, and Quality
Titan RX provides high spring density, helps reduce weed infestations and promotes upright attractive turf. Improved disease resistance, including brown patch also ensures attractive turf, even when conditions are extra challenging. - Titan Rx's attractive medium-dark green color begins with good spring green-up.
Fill in the blanks
Over time each lawn experiences some sort of damage, leaving bare spots. Maybe the damage is caused from a pet, a piece of lawn furniture, or adverse weather. It happens to every lawn. While most tall fescue varieties have only a limited ability to fill in these blank spots, Titan Rx has been specifically selected to produce rhizomes (or underground shoots) quickly, enabling it to provide increased density and fill in bare spots with new plants.
October 4th, 2009
After "X" made with Roundup
June 6th, 2010
Recovery and Fill-in begin.
October 23rd, 2010
Titan Rx recovers lost ground!
Planting Instructions
Starting A New Lawn/Repairing Bare Spots
Ideal Planting Time: The best time to plant is late summer, early fall, or spring. If seeding at other times, be prepared to touch up thin or bare spots as needed.
Seedbed and Soil Preparation: Some lawns may need other soil amendments such lime. It is best to conduct a soil test prior to any new seeding. Till the soil approximately 6 inches deep. Level with garden or landscaping rake. Surface may be firmed by rolling or soaking, then re-raking till level. Leave top 1/2 inch loose to allow seed to be worked into soil.
Fertilization: Prior to or right after seeding, apply a starter fertilizer to help proper root development. Continue using a systematic fertilizer program to maintain a healthy lawn.
Seeding: Sow seeds evenly at 7-10 pounds per 1,000 square feet. Rake lightly into soil. No more than 1/8 inch of soil should cover seed. Use a roller or other means to firmly pack the seeded soil.
Covering: Use blankets, pelletized or paper mulch, or straw to hold soil moisture and hasten germination. Baled straw may bring in unwanted weeds; use with caution.
Watering: Do not allow soil to dry out. Keep soil moist with frequent light watering until seedlings are visible. After lawn is established, water as necessary.
Overseeding An Existing Lawn
Lawn Preparation: Mow lawn to 1 inch and remove clippings. Dethatch with a power rake or hand rake smaller areas.
Seeding: Sow seed evenly at 4-6 pounds per 1,000 square feet. Work seed into existing turf by raking.
Watering: Keep soil moist with frequent, light watering until grass is established.
Mowing: Follow normal mowing practices when grass reaches 3 to 4 inches in height.
Maintaining Your Titan RX Lawn
Mowing:Maintain mower height between 2 to 3 inches, never remove more than 1/3 of the grass plant with each mowing.
Weed Control: It is very common to see new weeds when planting a new lawn or disturbing the soil. For new lawns, wait 6-8 weeks before using any herbicide. For existing lawns, the best weed control is to maintain a healthy lawn by regular fertilization, proper mowing, and watering as often as necessary.