Chewings Fescue Turf Seed
Chewings fescue (Festuca rubra subsp. commutata) seeds for fine turf in parks and sports fields, classified as fescue forage seeds for sowing under 1209.23.00.
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If bluegrass (Poa spp.) seeds
Kentucky bluegrass specifically under 1209.25, distinct from fescue.
If fescue parts (straw/haulm) not viable for sowing
Non-seed plant parts in 1211; Chapter 12 notes limit 1209 to sowing seeds.
If forage grass mixtures lacking fescue predominance
1209.91 for other grasses; fescue-specific when predominant.
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• Use OECD seed certification scheme docs for international recognition
• Avoid bulk packaging over 50 lbs without stabilization to prevent damage
• Classify coated/inoculated seeds carefully to retain 1209 status vs parts
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