To establish a good stand of fawn fescue, you will need to prepare the bed by tilling it and adding starter fertilizer. Use a lawn roller to firm the bed so that the seed is in direct contact with the soil.
Agriculturists with Texas A&M University suggest that you broadcast 6 to 8 lb. of fawn fescue seed per 1,000 square feet. Then, use the lawn roller to roll over the area again, packing the seeds into the soil.
The key to success when germinating your fawn fescue is to keep the planting area moist at all times. The seeds should germinate fully within two to three weeks.