over-seeding bermuda sod?

Bobby2007 – posted 11 April 2007 20:33

My lawn is approx 2 years old bermuda sod located in GA, approx 20 miles N of Atlanta.

There are a few thin areas that did not fill in as much as I was hoping last year.I would like to overseed with a quality bermuda variety but cannot find answers to questions I have…hoping someone here can help.

My local seed supplier suggested BlackJack variety.

My question: Would my Bermuda sod be superior to seed? The only information I have about my existing sod is that it came from a South GA sod farm. My fear is that I will be overseeding with a lower quality bermuda than I currently have. I quess I base this on the wide gap in Bermuda seed prices I have seen.

If this is the case I will try to be patient and wait for the sod to fill in.

Any comments/opinions greatly appreciated!

-bobby

okgrassguy – posted 12 April 2007 08:31

Most likely the seeded bermuda will not match your sod. What you can do in the bare areas is to rake up the soil. Rake some sprigs out of a good area of the lawn and plant them in the bare areas. Make sure the sprigs have at least 3-4 nodes and leave the ends sricking out and keep them watered

Bobby2007 – posted 15 April 2007 12:23

I did find more information by searching bermuda sod. Seems that most sod grown in GA is 419. I agree with your suggestions that the seeded bermuda will not match the existing sod.

I had not thought of using sprigs. I plan to do this versus seeding.

Thank you for your help!!

-bobby