Red fescue seed production: post-harvest management, nitrogen and closing date

Abstract

Seed yields of 'Grasslands Cook' chewings fescue (Festuca rubra spp. cornmutata) and 'Grasslands Tasman' creeping red fescue (Festuca rubra) were increased by immediate post-harvest grazing or burning. Severe defoliation (3-5 cm from ground level) by burning, grazing or cutting in autumn and winter, decreased seed yields. Nitrogen increased seed yields, but there were no significant differences (P