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skubler
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posted 14 March 2009 14:40     Click Here to See the Profile for skubler     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
How would I go about overseeding my existing centipede with Bermuda? OR, how can I kill off the centipede without hurting Bermuda?

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Turfguy_UF
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posted 19 May 2009 07:38     Click Here to See the Profile for Turfguy_UF     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
Are you using common Bermuda?

Assuming you are it is less aggressive than say Tifway 419.

If the Centipede has a loose canopy you might get away with just seeding into the Centipede and letting the Bermuda out compete the Centipede.

If you want a little better coverage you could use a weed killer such as Roundup, wait for dye back, and then seed.

I would also check into seeding rates, and germination calculations. These are very important to consider when seeding. The germination will be calculated from your bag of seed and helps determine which one to buy. Seeding rates are like they sound. The rate at which you apply the seed to your lawn. It varies with seed size, and how much coverage you want. It also is important to know your germination before you set your rates. If you only get 50% germination from the bag you are going to want to have a much higher rate than say a 90% germination.

Hope it helps.

Turfguy

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tommy
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posted 19 May 2009 13:47     Click Here to See the Profile for tommy     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
Go ahead and seed your bermuda into the cenipede, wait 6 weeks for it to establish, and then spray MSMA (crabgrass killer). This will not hurt the bermuda, but its toxic to cenipede. You will probably have to spray twice, 3 weeks apart.

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