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We receive questions about how to plant, grow and care for the different varieties of Bermuda grass seed that we offer. Listed below are the most commonly asked questions and our suggestions:

  1. What is the difference between hulled and unhulled Bermuda grass seed?
  2. What kind of seed would you recommend for our very hot desert climate?
  3. Can I improve my common Bermuda by over seeding with an improved turf type?
  4. What is the recommended seeding rate for new turf?
  5. When and where can I plant Bermuda grass?
  6. Should I cover the seeds after planting?
  7. How long does it take for Bermuda grass seed to germinate and establish a lawn?
  8. How much water and fertilizer is needed on a Bermuda grass turf?
  9. Is Bermuda grass salt tolerant?
  10. When can I mow my Bermuda grass, how high, and do I need a special mower?
  11. What about growing Bermuda in the winter and can I overseed?

Answers to the Above Questions About Bermuda Grass

  1. The difference between hulled and unhulled – Hulled Bermuda grass seed have had an “outer” seed coat removed by seed producers using mechanical means, much like you remove a “jacket” when you come in from the cold.  This removed seed coat allows the water to enter into the seed quicker than if the protective jacket was still in place.  The object of all this – removing the hull is to decrease the time it takes for the seed to germinate, resulting as a more quickly established lawn.  Both hulled and unhulled varieties of the same seed variety are the same grass.  The disadvantage is that if you do not have good conditions for germination and growth (moisture, etc)…all the little freshly germinated seedlings may die.  A seed coat is nature’s way of ensuring survival of the species by spreading out the germination period.  If you can provide good moist conditions for your seed, hulled seed will germinate and establish a lawn the quickest.  If you are not sure, you might want to mix both hulled and unhulled seed in your planting, or plan of providing good growing conditions with adequate water and nutrients.  
  2. The kind of seed recommended for our hot desert climate is definitely Bermuda grass seed.  You might want to consider planting an improved variety such asSahara, La Paloma, or Princess, instead of the common variety. Keep in mind that you CANNOT establish seeds without constant (sometimes twice daily) watering until the seeds have sprouted and the plant has reached a larger size where the roots can tap into deeper ground / soil water sources. This can take 45 to 90 days or more to accomplish….then as the grass grows larger you can begin to reduce watering to more normal levels for your area.  
  3. Can I improve my common or vegetative Bermuda by overseeding with an improved turf type?  Yes, you can.  The improved varieties can improve common Bermuda and the new Princess 77 variety can also improve many hybrid/vegetative types.  Planting around ½ to 1 pounds per 1000 sq. ft. can often lead to improvements in your stand of  grass.  Make sure good seed / soil contact is obtained in any overseeding program.  
  4. The recommended seeding rate for new turf is 2 to3 pounds of coated Bermuda seed per 1000 sq. ft.  During the middle of the summer you may get by with less seeds as germination is generally at this time provided that irrigation is available. Plant a little heavier when you must plant early or late in a season to compensate for higher establishment risks.  In most cases, you should NOT exceed the 3 pounds per 1000 sq. ft. as it could result in too dense a stand which can cause mowing and growth problems.  
  5. When and where can I plant Bermuda grass seed?WHEN:  Bermuda is best planted in late Spring/early Summer.  Do not plant until the soil temperatures are 65 / 70 degrees or higher AND all danger of freeze / frost is past.  If you plant too early, you run the risk of the seeds being killed or not germinating.  For Fall plantings, do NOT plant later than 90 days before the first expected frost.WHERE:  Bermuda grass seed should only be planted in full sun areas, preferably on well drained soils.  It is not very tolerant of shade and areas less that 70% full sun, will often thin out Bermuda stands.  Proper soil preparation and adequate drainage is a necessity for successful healthy turf.  
  6. Should I cover  the seeds after planting? Yes…Bermuda grass seeds need both a LIGHT soil covering and the ability to receive sunlight through this covering in order to obtain good germination.  The ideal covering depth is 1/8 to1/4 inch of soil, with 1/8 inch ideal.  Topdressings can be used, but care must be taken not to exceed ¼ inch of soil coverage.  Raking or dragging to cover lightly are also approved methods.  It is possible to plant too deep and NEVER have any seeds germinate.  Also…the seeds will NOT germinate just broadcast on top of the ground.  
  7. How long does it take for the seed to germinate and how long to create a lawn?GERMINATION:  Under ideal conditions, the hulled seeds can germinate within 3 to 7 days.  IF conditions are NOT ideal, it is quite normal for Bermuda grass seeds to take 14 to 21 days for germination to occur.  Occasionally, it can take longer.  Seedlings are very small when they first emerge and require careful inspection to observe.

    LAWN ESTABLISHMENT:  Under ideal conditions, it is possible to establish a limited / usable turf, from seed, within about 5 to 6 weeks.  If planted earlier or later within the growing season, it can take longer.  For pasture purposes, you should allow growth to be about 8 to10 weeks old before grazing.  For a fully established / multi-use turf such as a “perfect lawn” or “tough” sports field, you need to allow for 2 growing seasons for the Bermuda grass plants to fully mature to adult stage.  Keep in mind that these are teenagers the first year and thus not quite as hardy or adapted as they will be after having two seasons growth time to mature.   

  8. How much water  and fertilizer is needed on a Bermuda grass turf?WATER:  Exactly how much water is needed has not really been quantified by turf grass scientists.  However in general, Bermuda grass will normally use much of any water provided.  Bermuda grass can go for extended periods of time without irrigation (60 to 90 days), thus their popularity as a drought tolerant grass.  The only drawback is they go off-color as they become dormant.  Most grasses need 1 to 2 inches per week to maintain a good growth.  Seeded Bermuda grass areas should be kept moist for the first 2 to 3 weeks to ensure proper germination.  This may require multiple waterings each day to prevent the soil from drying out.  Later as growth occurs, you should switch to less frequent, deeper waterings.  Bermuda grass is superior to many other grasses in drought tolerance.

    FERTILIZER:  Always obtain a soil test each season or before planting any new seeding of Bermuda grass.  A ph test is also recommended to make sure that the soil is in the best ph range for growth (ideal 6.5 to 7.0).  A balanced fertilization program during active growth months with the correct amount of Nitrogen (N) applied will provide a healthy turf.  We do recommend a lawn starter fertilizer during initial establishment.  

  9. Is Bermuda grass salt tolerant? Yes, Bermuda grass has very good salt tolerance.  It is actual one of the most salt tolerant grass species used.  In some specific instances, with careful turf management, high salt water has been used for a part of the irrigation needs for Bermudas.  
  10. When can I mow my grass, how high and do I need a special mower?WHEN:  You can generally start mowing 3 to 4 weeks after seeding your Bermuda lawn.  Occasionally if growth is rampant, you may need to mow within 2 weeks after planting.  Thereafter, mowing will be required in a range of 3 to 7 days depending on various factors.

    HEIGHT and SPECIAL MOWERS:  Bermudas are mowed from around 3/8 inch to ½ inch in height.  Lower mowing requires more frequent mowing.  Height below around 1 inch may require a “reel” type mower to prevent scalping. Height is a matter of personal preference.  The newer / improved varieties such as Princess generally look better than other varieties when maintained at short heights.  Common Bermuda should generally NOT be mowed below ½ inch.  Lower mowed height will require more maintenance and water monitoring.  

  11. What about growing Bermudain the winter.  Can I overseed? Bermudagoes DORMANT when temperatures start dropping below 65 degrees.  Once a frost / freeze occurs, the grass blades loose their chlorophyll that keeps them looking green, resulting in a dormant / brownish – tan color.  The grass will remain this way until extended warm temperatures return in  late Spring.  The solution to maintain a green lawn is to OVERSEED the Bermuda.  It is NOT recommended that a young first year stand of Bermuda be overseeded.  You should wait until the second year to overseed with a RYEGRASS.  Cultural methods are needed to encourage the Bermuda to start growing and limit growth of Ryegrass, as warm Spring temperatures return.

    TO OVERSEED:  To overseed a Bermuda lawn, scalping and verticuting are helpful methods in producing a good overseeded cove.  Also, a slit seeder (rental equipment) can help ensure the Ryegrass seed to properly germinate.

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Redbud Eastern

A native to eastern U.S.  The fastest growing of all redbuds and most apt to take tree form.  ...Read more

Purple Leaf Plum

Small, shrubby, rounded tree with ascending, spreading branches.  Dark purple leaves, alternate...Read more

Pine Pinon

Native to the mountain slopes in the far north Trans-Pecos, north to Colorado, and west to...Read more

Pine Japanese Black

Native to Japan.  Broadly pyramidal, dense, irregular shape with spreading often pendulous...Read more

Pine Italian Stone

Native to southern Europe and Turkey.  It has a broad, somewhat flattened, rounded canopy.  ...Read more

Pine Aleppo

A native to the Mediterranean region.  Open irregular crown of many short ascending branches.  ...Read more

Pine Afghan

Native to Russia, Afghanistan and Pakistan.  Rapid upright growth habit that becomes somewhat...Read more

Palo Verde 'Desert Museum'

This thornless hybrid exhibits qualities found in Cercidium floridum, Cercidium microphyllum,...Read more

Palo Verde

Native to southwestern U.S., Mexico. Fast growth rate when young, then slowing. Leaves 6" to 9"...Read more

Olive New Mexican

A native to New Mexico, Colorado, and Arizona.  A deciduous shrub or small multi-trunked tree. ...Read more

Olive European

A native to the Mediterranean, Asia and parts of Africa.  Leaves are opposite, simple, oblong to...Read more

Oak Red 'Shumard'

A native to  the eastern U.S.  Leaves are dark green in summer turning scarlet red in autumn....Read more

Oak Escarpment

A native to the plains of central Texas, southern Oklahoma and  far eastern New Mexico.  ...Read more

Oak Emory

A native from Arizona to Texas to northern Mexico.  Rounded growth habit to 50' tall.  Furrowed...Read more

Oak Chinquapin

A native to the central and eastern U.S.  Leaves are shiny yellow-green above, whitish...Read more

Oak Burr

A native to eastern North America.  A very impressive, large, rugged-looking tree.  Leaves are...Read more

Mulberry Weeping

A fast growing, weeping, umbrella shaped tree. Leaves are dark green, alternate, simple,...Read more

Mulberry Fruitless

A native to China.  A fast growing, usually dense tree with a profusion of tight-knit slender...Read more

Mimosa Silk Tree

A native to Iran and central China.  A vase-shaped, often multi-stemmed, broad-spreading small...Read more

Mexican Elder

A native from California.  A rampant, fast growing, wild looking shrub or multi-stemmed tree.  ...Read more

Mesquite Texas Honey

A native to southwestern U.S., Texas, and Mexico.  Tall to medium size tree up to 30'.  Often...Read more

Mesquite Screwbean

A native to Arizona, Texas, and Mexico.  Common name refers to tightly coiled seed pods. (...Read more

Mesquite Chilean

A native to South America. Upright growth habit with a wide crown and open canopy. Trunks are...Read more

Magnolia Southern

An evergreen tree, native to the southeastern United States.  A classic southern tree with large...Read more

Locust Purple Robe

A cultivar of  the native Black Locust tree.  Upright rounded growth and short, irregular...Read more

Juniper Alligator

A native to the Southwest and Mexico.  The largest and oldest juniper in the southwest, it has...Read more

Honey Locust 'Sunburst'

'Sunburst' is smaller in stature than the common Honey Locust.  In spring, the entire tree is a...Read more

Honey Locust

A native to central and eastern North America.  The tree has an upright trunk with spreading,...Read more

Goldenrain Tree

A native to China and Korea.  An open branching tree, giving slight shade.  Choice specimen tree...Read more

Elm Lacebark

A rather graceful round-headed tree often with pendulous branchlets.  Some forms are upright,...Read more

Cypress Montezuma

A native from Mexico.  A very large, extremely graceful tree with strongly weeping, slender...Read more

Cypress Italian

Native to southern Europe, western Asia. With its narrow columnar habit of growth, this...Read more

Cypress Arizona 'Blue Ice'

A native to Arizona. 'Blue Ice' grows in a compact columnar form with a rich silver-blue /...Read more

Cypress Arizona

A native evergreen tree from central Arizona.  Foliage green to blue gray.  Bark is rough,...Read more

Crape Myrtle

A lovely small tree native to Asia.  Attractive all year with showy summer blooms, interesting...Read more

Crabapple

From North America, Europe and  Asia.  This tree is valued for the spectacular show of blossoms...Read more

Cottonwood Valley

A large, fast growing tree with a rounded crown that is often broad or broader than the tree is...Read more

Cottonwood Fremont

Native to California and central Rockies south to Mexico. Glossy yellow-green leaves are...Read more

Chitalpa

A cross between a Catalpa tree and a Desert Willow tree (Catalpa bignonioides and Chilopsis...Read more

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