Informal Survey

grassnut – posted 22 July 2004 15:34

Hello Lawn Enthusiasts,

I would like to take a little and very informal survey. I’ve read a few times here on this forum not to seed warm season turf (Bermuda, Zoysia, Centipede…). I’m curious to hear the results of those of you who chose to seed. If you could, please provide the following:

1. Type of Grass

2. Method of Seeding (broadcast, hydroseeding ….)

3. How Long it Took to Germinate.

4. How Long to First Mowing.

5. Cost Compared to Sod.

6. Overall Satisfaction.

7. General Comments.

Thanks to all of those who reply.

Brad

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Tom Steele – posted 24 July 2004 15:58

1. Type of Grass

Bermuda

2. Method of Seeding (broadcast, hydroseeding ….)

Broadcast

3. How Long it Took to Germinate.

Years

4. How Long to First Mowing.

n/a

5. Cost Compared to Sod.

High, since it didn’t germinate.

6. Overall Satisfaction.

Dis-satisfied

7. General Comments.

I don’t mean to be glib, but my experience with seeding Bermuda is nothing but frustration. If you want Bermuda, sod is the way to go.

FWIW, I looked into hyrdoseeding and it was as expensive as sod… ??? Made no sense to me, I’ll take the sod and free inch of fill dirt that comes with it.

-Tom Steele

ted – posted 24 July 2004 16:54

isn’t this the guy that’s in the business of selling hydroseeding?

grassnut – posted 25 July 2004 00:06

Tom,

Thanks for replying. I’m sorry to hear about your bad experience with seeding Bermuda. No germination? That is bad, I’d be upset as well. I wonder if you got hold of some old seed or something. I’ve had seed I spilled in the back of my truck germinate. I can’t imagine having seed actually planted in the ground not germinate, but I’m happy to hear that sod worked out for you. Hydroseeding costs the same as sod?? Usually, hydroseeding is about 1/4 to 1/2 the costs of sod (delivered, not installed). In any case, good luck with your Bermuda, it’s a beautiful grass.

Ted,

>isn’t this the guy that’s in the business of selling hydroseeding?

I’m not in the business of selling hydroseeding, but I do offer hydroseeding as an option to those who would rather not pay a ridiculous price to have a lawn. I don’t try to sell anything to anyone. I only inform them of my service, product and price and if they choose to use me that’s great, if not that’s great to. Thanks for your input. I have learned quite a bit from reading your answers to other people’s questions. It’s people like you who a willing to share their knowledge that makes these forums so valuable.

Thanks,

Brad

ted – posted 25 July 2004 15:38

yeah.