Planting Rates And Care For Bermuda Grass Seed:
Also see our grass seed planting page for planting and lawn care guides.
Best Time to Plant: Late spring - Summer
Planting Depth: 1/8”
Germination Time: 7-21 days, depending on climate conditions, soil temperatures and moisture
Seeding Rate: New Lawns: 2 - 3 lbs./1,000 sq.ft. (coated seed rate); Reseeding or Overseeding Lawns: 1 lb./1,000 sq.ft.; 25 lbs. will plant 8250 - 12,500 sq. ft.;
90-130 lbs. per acre recommended for new lawns.
Color: Dark green
Texture: Moderately fine
Sun Tolerance: High
Shade Tolerance: Low
Drought Tolerance: High
Traffic Tolerance: Excellent
Disease Tolerance: High
Recommended Mowing Height: 1-1 ½”
Undesirable Lawns
• During the growing season, spray undesirable turf with a non-selective herbicide for lawn use. Follow the directions on the label.
• After the lawn turns brown, continue seeding as outlined in the 4 Steps to Success.
Improving Bare Spots
• Mow lawn closely.
• Remove dead leaves, grass, etc.
• Follow the 4 Steps to Success.
Care & Maintenance
Fertilize fall and early spring with a balanced fertilizer. Once lawn is established, apply pre-emerge crabgrass preventer in early spring, weed and feed in mid-spring. Use lime when pH is low. Water twice weekly when established.
Planting Instructions For Bermuda Grass Seed:
New Lawn
• Conduct a soil test.*
• Till to a depth of 4”-6”.
• Rake to smooth and remove debris from seed bed. Overseeding/Re-seeding
• Conduct a soil test.*
• Mow or clip grass as closely as possible.
• Remove clippings and rake
• Aerate soil (rake or harrow lightly) where existing grass is to allow new seed to make contact with the soil. (Existing grass will not be affected.)
*A soil test is recommended to determine the pH. Lawns prefer a pH between 6.0 - 7.0.
New Lawn
• Fertilize (add lime if indicated from soil test) – not necessary to work into the soil.
Overseeding/Re-seeding
• Fertilize (add lime if indicated from soil test) – not necessary to work into the soil.
New Lawn
• Spread seed evenly, applying 1/2 of the recommended amount in one direction and the remaining 1/2 in the opposite direction to avoid skips and misses on your lawn.
• Work seed into soil 1/4” deep.
Overseeding/Re-seeding
• Same as New Lawn above.
New Lawn
• Water daily to maintain a constant source of moisture for the seed. Do not allow the top 1/2” of soil to become dry.
• Once grass begins to grow and establishes a lawn, reduce watering to twice a week, 1/2” of water per application.
Overseeding/Re-seeding
• Same as New Lawn above.
Bermudagrass is one of the most sun loving warm season lawn and pasture grasses. Bermuda can be easily planted from grass seed and provides a good "medium plus" turfgrass lawn in Southern areas. Bermuda turf requires a moderate amount of lawn grass care, maintenance and mowing.
