Planting bermuda (seed)
Planting bermuda (seed) Around the new shop I have graded all the land down where its nice and am ready to plant grass. In the past I have had mixed results with getting bermuda to grow from seed. Rye grows like a weed every time. I know that you have to keep the ground soaking wet for 2-3 weeks. But what else are you folks doing to keep it to germinate properly? Its a pretty big area, so I have to be careful and not get to carried away. Would it be a benefit to spread some fertilizer first? The land was a corn field many years ago, and has had nothing but weeds and wild grass on it, if that means anaything.
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Brandon
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Brandon
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From: Rowlett
I would say to put fertilizer down 1st.. I have bermuda at the house and it does not seem hard at all to get growing... I killed everything a few years back and the bermuda was the only stuff that shot straight up and grew back..
But I have not ever seeded with it, but I would say it should be no different then doing a good grass job.. LOTS of fertilizer, and lots of water to get it going....
Some great soil is the key for bermuda.. that is what I have read...
But I have not ever seeded with it, but I would say it should be no different then doing a good grass job.. LOTS of fertilizer, and lots of water to get it going....
Some great soil is the key for bermuda.. that is what I have read...
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From: Rowlett
well I am not sure, but have read a little on it...
and wanted to put my .02 in...
and yes..
I dont know... LOL...
But I do know my bermuda grows awsome once all the weeds are killed out of it...
lol
and wanted to put my .02 in...
and yes..
I dont know... LOL...
But I do know my bermuda grows awsome once all the weeds are killed out of it...
lol
you wanna put it down and keep it watered also not walk on it for that time for as much as possible..it should shoot up to 2 or 3 inches in a couple of weeks..if you put fertilizer down make sure to keep it watered so it doesnt burn..not much else to do..try to put it down when its around 75-80 outside for a couple of days..and lots and lots of water after the 1st week of putting it down..just try no to wash the seed away..
mike
mike
I havent bought it yet. Still looking, as I need to buy ALOT. If I bought it all at home depot, I would be looking at around $500 to get going. That wouldnt do it all. Bare dirt and full coverage will probably take around 1K lbs.
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Whoa, do a soil composition test first, you need to know what the ph and comp is. Dont just go throwing fertilizers on it, you could seriously mess the soil up to the point where anything you grow is gonna burn.
If it does infact need fertilizer, mix it in the soil, don't just sprinkle it out there or use the water method. The sun will actually extract all the nutrients before they soak it, either way, do it late in the afternoon.
I'm an agriculture student, not some crazy ***.
-Rick
If it does infact need fertilizer, mix it in the soil, don't just sprinkle it out there or use the water method. The sun will actually extract all the nutrients before they soak it, either way, do it late in the afternoon.
I'm an agriculture student, not some crazy ***.
-Rick
Whoa, do a soil composition test first, you need to know what the ph and comp is. Dont just go throwing fertilizers on it, you could seriously mess the soil up to the point where anything you grow is gonna burn.
If it does infact need fertilizer, mix it in the soil, don't just sprinkle it out there or use the water method. The sun will actually extract all the nutrients before they soak it, either way, do it late in the afternoon.
I'm an agriculture student, not some crazy ***.
-Rick
If it does infact need fertilizer, mix it in the soil, don't just sprinkle it out there or use the water method. The sun will actually extract all the nutrients before they soak it, either way, do it late in the afternoon.
I'm an agriculture student, not some crazy ***.
-Rick
I worked on an "experimental farm" for several years, and did many many studies. Rye is a decent choice though, I'd go for that. Also, if you'll properly plant the Rye, about 1.75 inches into the ground, the wash problem won't be an issue, and it'll last longer into the seasons, if thats a problem around there.
Rye Grass, not Rye.
Rye Grass, not Rye.
I dont know how much bermuda you have grown from seed, but I have done it more than once before. The yield is far less, or atleast much more sensative than rye. Rye does not hold up in all day heat for sure. There will be zero shade. Planting any deeper than broadcasting on lose topsoil isnt going to happen. Too much time for 20-30K sq ft.
ya no fertilizer would be better..and the dragging is def. a plus..i didnt know how much work u wanted to put in so i gave you the laziest way..haha..i have some experience with other seed and bermuda.. gl..i also have taken some turf management classes..lots of fun
mike
mike
im just kidding but seriously that's all i was gonna write down so, good luck haha 
Don't water in the afternoon or evening. Afternoon watering leads to literally cooking your grass. Evening watering leads to fungal growth from sitting all night. Best time is early morning about 3/4" to 1" of water (thats the depth you're watering to) at least every other day. Just like the morning dew, the morning watering will both soak in and lightly evaporate off without COOKING the grass.
hey man i was going to say before you plant seed.. i have seen the results from this stuff and we also had a guy talk to us that owns a company but its called hydromulch... its a spray on mixture, and its great.. the grass will be grow extreemly fast i mean like ready to mow by 10 days and its high quality stuff. This guy that talked to us is out of dfw and does surounding areas his website is http://www.dallaslawnexperts.com/ i would say check this out first...