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PLANTING SPECIFICATIONS
Daily Light Required: Full sun (8+ hours of daily sun)
Sun Tolerance: Excellent
Shade Tolerance: Good
Grass Color: Medium to light green
Grass Texture: Medium Coarse
Drought Tolerance: High
Disease Resistance: Fair to Good
Traffic Tolerance: Moderate
Planting Zones: Lower part of 8 and all of zones 9,10
Recommended Planting Dates: Late Spring to Summer
Planting Rate: 4 lbs/1,000 sq ft (new lawns)
2 lbs/2,000 sq ft (overseeding)
Planting Depth: 1/4”
Germination: Up to 30 days
Mowing Height: 1.5" - 2"
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SPREADER SETTINGS
| | Overseeding | New Seeding | Republic EZ Drop Spreader
| 6
| 8
| Republic EZ Broadcast Spreader
| 5
| 6
| Scotts AccuGreen Drop Spreader
| 5.5
| 7.5
| Scotts EasyGreen
| 29
| 29.5
| Scotts SpeedyGreen Broadcast Spreader
| 4
| 4.5
| | EZ Drop, Republic | 6 | 6 |
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PLANTING INSTRUCTIONS
Mix 20 pounds of dry sand with one pound of seed and spread at right angles creating a crossing pattern on your lawn.
To allow for maximum contact between the seed and the soil, rototill or otherwise scratch area to be seeded to a depth of two to three inches. Drag the surface smooth and firm the seedbed. Evenly distribute seed over the soil and lightly scratch or rake area. Bury the seed at the rate recommended on the bag. Mulch lightly with wheat straw to prevent washing and keep soil moist. On existing lawns, scalp lawn and remove all grass clippings. Fertilize, then distribute seed evenly and rake with a heavy rake to help seed gain contact with the soil.
Regular mowing will keep weeds clipped back and allow young seedlings to grow into a thick turf. Mow centipede regularly where crabgrass growth is heavy as it may be early fall before centipede seedlings can be identified. Light fertilization in early fall and spring is recommended.
Mow at a 1.5 to 2” cutting height, using a sharp blade. Centipede grass does not require mowing as frequently as most other grasses.
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