Category: Bermudagrass

Bermudagrass or couch, Cynodon spp., includes several species of warm-season, sod-forming grasses used in pastures with two species and their interspecific hybrids for lawns and fine turf, Cynodon dactylon (common bermudagrass) and Cynodon transvaalensis (African bermudagrass). Cynodon magennissii was named from an interspecific hybrid but the name may be misapplied. Major available cultivars are Tifway or T-419, Tifdwarf, Celebration, Latitude-36, GN-1, and Floratex. Although chromosome counts are difficult, the general belief is that C. dactylon has chromosome number 2n=36, C. transvaalensis 2n=18, and their interspecific hybrids (including reciprocals) 2n=27.

Bermudagrasses performs well in lawns in heavier (loamy and clay) soil throughout southeastern United States and in golf courses and sports fields throughout a wider geographic range in lighter (sandy) soil. Very rapid growth rates allow bermudagrasses to recover quickly from wear and to respond strongly to high rates of nitrogen fertilization, which can worsen pest problems. Most improved cultivars are propagated vegetatively but there are seeded cultivars such as Princess 77 that perform well. The main limitation of bermudagrasses is shade.

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Bermudagrass quandry

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chris 1705 – posted 07 May 2005 09:15 I can’t quite figure out if my front lawn – common bermudagrass – has died or is just slow. All around me, the lawns are green,...

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bermuda damaged badly!

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bermudalawn – posted 04 May 2005 13:57 I live in atlanta, i have a small lot about 1/4 acre, and I want to keep it perfect! No matter how much work or fertilizer, etc....

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Bermuda-Fescue Mix

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youracman – posted 17 April 2008 15:40 I have moved to a “retirement” community and the houses are REALLY close together (side to side)… although I have the golf course in my back yard....

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Bermuda Sod

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goglepat – posted 31 March 2008 19:48 Does anyone know where I could get Bermuda Sod in Bulk near Dallas, Texas? Stuey22 – posted 07 April 2008 23:20 Yeah, I just picked some up...

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bermuda sod lubbock

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west tx grass – posted 09 April 2008 15:50 ok need some advice. just purchased my first home. large yard. the builder had a sprinkler system installed and bermuda sod. my problem is, front,...

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Bermuda Grass is seeding

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cando – posted 09 April 2008 19:14 My bermuda grass is producing seeds. How long should I allow the grass to create seeds before I can mow? will the seeds germinate to make a...

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Milorganie

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bwmaier – posted 28 March 2008 09:46 Has anyone used this to fertilize established Bermuda and/or fescue before? Were you pleased with the results? I have been using Lesco products (i.e. 28-5-12) the past...

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Barnyard Grass in Bermuda

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DaveM – posted 18 February 2008 14:49 This will be my 3rd summer with a hybrid bermuda lawn, Savannah, and I want to make a real effort in getting rid of some of the...