PLANTING SCHEDULE
FOR BRAND NAME GRASS SEED

Type of GrassDescriptionBenefitsSun/Shade/Planting ConditionsWhen to Plant
BermudaBermuda is perennial warm-season grass. It has a wide, light green blade. Good heat tolerance. Easy to establish, and tolerates both wear and drought. Bermuda does go dormant (brown) during the winter months.Bermuda grass is a great lawn option for areas that are hot and dry. It spreads by both above-ground stems known as stolons and below-ground stems called rhizomes. It does well in high traffic areas.Bermuda grass is a great lawn option for areas that are hot and dry. It spreads by both above-ground stems known as stolons and below-ground stems called rhizomes. It does well in high traffic areas.The best time for planting Bermuda grass seed is in late spring or early summer when soil temperatures are above 65 degrees F. In ideal condition, Bermuda seeds can germinate in 7 to 10 days.
FescueFescue is annual cool-season grass. It has a narrow, deep green blade. Good shade tolerance. Fescue does stay green year-round.Fescue grass is a great option for areas that are in the shade. It is perfect if you want a green lawn year-round. It has a extensive root system reaching 2 to 3 feet deep.Fescue grass is the most shade tolerant turf. But even fescue can not grow in the dense shade under trees.The best time to plant Fescue is in the fall when the soil temperatures are between 60 and 65 degrees F. In ideal condition, Fescue seeds can germinate in 7 to 21 days.
ZoysiaZoysia is a perennial warm-season grass. There are several varieties available. A thinner medium green blade that thrives in full sun to medium shade. Where as the thicker medium green blade thrives best in full sun to light shade. Zoysia does go dormant (brown) during the winter months.Zoysia is a particularly hardy grass that grows well in a wide range of conditions and requires far less watering and mowing than most grasses. At the same time, this “tough” grass creates a thick, soft carpet that feels great on bare feet.Zoysia is more shade tolerant than Bermuda grass but it needs at least four hours of direct sunlight. It does very well in highly porous sandy soils. It is slow growing but once established, its deep roots make it drought tolerant and not overly dependent of the fertility of the soil.The best time to plant Zoysia is late spring after all threat of frost passes. In ideal condition, Zoysia seeds can germinate in 14 to 28 days.
CentipedeCentipede is a perennial warm-season grass. It has a wide, medium to light green blade. Centipede does go dormant (brown) during the winter months.Centipede is a thick dense sod that when established helps control weeds.Centipede grass is best suited for areas that get full sun exposure.The best time to plant Centipede is late spring or early summer when soil temperatures are 70+ and all danger of freeze/frost is past. In ideal condition, Centipede seeds can germinate in 14 to 28 days.