Yes, you can still green up your lawn or pasture this fall. Late October to early November 2025 is the perfect time to plant Annual Rye and Fescue Grass. The cooler temperatures, along with fall moisture from recent rains, provide ideal growing conditions.
Annual Ryegrass thrives in cool weather and will stay green all winter long. Once spring arrives and daytime temperatures start reaching the high 70s and 80s, it will naturally fade out.
Fescue is an evergreen grass that can grow year-round. Fall planting gives it the best start since temperatures are in the 60s. Fescue performs best in semi-shaded areas and struggles in the intense summer sun here in North Texas. By July and August, fescue in full sun may begin to thin out. The sooner you plant fescue seed this November, the stronger the stand you’ll have—and the greener your lawn will stay through winter.
Russell Feed carries a variety of winter wheat turfgrass varieties such as Oregon Ryegrass and Tall Fescue. Stop by your local store today to determine the quantity and coverage you need to give the grass a good stand when spreading.