Comparison test on the production properties of two fescue cultivars

The comparison test on the production properties of two fescue cultivars, Festuca arundinacea cv. Qiancao No.2 and F. arundinacea cv. Fawn, was conducted. The result indicated that the growth velocity of Qiancao No.2 was 2.46 cm/day, faster than that of Fawn and the wild breed. During the whole growth period, the height of Qiancao No.2 (155 cm) was significantly higher than Fawn (110 cm) and the wild breed (120 cm). The dry matter yield of Qiancao No.2 was 21.59 tons/hm2 to 27.78 tons/hm2, which were 50.98% to 65.16% and 14.78% to 26.18% higher than Fawn and the wild breed. The average seed yield of Qiancao No.2 was 1 022.5 kg/hm2, which was 30.77% to 111.11% and 14.80% to 26.26% higher than Fawn and the wild breed. In conclusion, Qiancao No.2 was suitable for establishing the sown grassland in the middle and south parts of Guizhou.