2 month old Empire sodded Zoysia in S. Florida with numerous seed heads

FloridaJoe – posted 31 March 2010 19:16

In S Fla. 2 months with Empire Zoysia but I have noticed certain pieces of sod have a substantial number of seed heads. Being cut weekly with a rotary at 1 1.5 inches. The seedheads are begining to ruin the bright green appearance of the lawn. Any thoughts or suggestions?

Joe

green in atlanta – posted 07 April 2010 07:46

At that mowing height, you may need to mow more frequently. If you’re willing to try it, Empire does quite well at a 2.5-3.5 height. Your once a week schdule will work better, and you probably won’t have to deal with those seed heads any more.

mrmumbels – posted 19 April 2010 08:26

They only come out in the spring. They’ll be gone soon.

PS: they are not fertile so don’t try growing them.