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seeding bermuda grass.

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cb

03-12-2005 06:03:16




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this a good ways off topic, but would like someone's advice. i have a yard/lawn, about 2 acres. parts of it are somewhat steep. presently have a mixture of grass and weeds. i want to plant bermuda. i would like to overseed it, rather than completely pulverize the soil as this will cause more erosion than i would like. thanks for any help.




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john in la

03-12-2005 07:49:40




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 Re: seeding bermuda grass. in reply to cb, 03-12-2005 06:03:16  
Well if you want to seed you must want common Bermuda because all hybrid varieties need to be sod.

I do not know where you live but here in the deep south common Bermuda is used a lot. It is considered a high traffic grass. That is why they use it on ball fields a lot.

Common Bermuda grows best with a soil PH of 5.8 to 7.2 and requires about 3-7 lbs of N per 1000 sq ft per year. It can be left to grow long but if you cut it short it is best cut with a reel mower. Other mowers work but a reel mower allows for the shorter more manicured look.

Seeding on a slope may be a problem. A well prepared seed bed is best for planting but then as you said erosion comes in to play. You may try covering with a thin layer of hay to prevent erosion till it can get started. You could also try to over seed with a little extra seed to allow for loss. Normal seed rate on prepared bed is 1 lb of hulled seed per 1000 sq ft or 40 to 45 lbs per acre.

Bermuda needs full sun and does not do well in the shade. Wait till the soil has warmed well before seeding. About 70 deg 2" down should be good.

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FarmerDave

03-15-2005 17:44:02




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 Re: seeding bermuda grass. in reply to john in la, 03-12-2005 07:49:40  
I went to a seminar a few weeks ago. They said they were planting bermuda with sprigs. I'm on the north end of bermuda's range. You boys must be more setup for bermuda down south.



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cb

03-13-2005 05:54:11




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 Re: seeding bermuda grass. in reply to john in la, 03-12-2005 07:49:40  
thanks for the reply, and the info. i'm located in ms. my present set up includes centepede and other types plus weeds. but it is a very poor stand. i think i can lightly run a disc over the areas that are not as steep,and afterward drag something over it to try and cover the seed.i think using the mulch as you mentioned would be a good idea. have a good day.



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