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centipede to bermuda plan... (updated with pics 5/14/24)
Posted on 2/14/24 at 11:21 am
Posted on 2/14/24 at 11:21 am
Heres my plan and coach/advise me...
centipede lawn is 20 years old and last year made up my decision to switch
estimating 12-15,000 sq ft
I ordered 25lbs of common bermuda seed coated and unhulled from Hancock seed.
not adding any pre emergent
watching soil temps to reach 65 deg
scalping yard as low as I can get it
aerating, but not too deep?
spreading seed with broadcast spreader
spreading starter fertilizer (what type?)
water daily for about 2 weeks
mow in about 3 weeks?
re fertilze ?
mow low and wait for the bermuda to take over the centipede and existing weeds.
what am I missing, what should I expect, etc. thanks
centipede lawn is 20 years old and last year made up my decision to switch
estimating 12-15,000 sq ft
I ordered 25lbs of common bermuda seed coated and unhulled from Hancock seed.
not adding any pre emergent
watching soil temps to reach 65 deg
scalping yard as low as I can get it
aerating, but not too deep?
spreading seed with broadcast spreader
spreading starter fertilizer (what type?)
water daily for about 2 weeks
mow in about 3 weeks?
re fertilze ?
mow low and wait for the bermuda to take over the centipede and existing weeds.
what am I missing, what should I expect, etc. thanks
This post was edited on 5/14/24 at 8:12 pm
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Posted on 2/14/24 at 11:47 am to LSUTIGERTAILG8ER
Following.
How about some before and after pics too?
How about some before and after pics too?
Posted on 2/14/24 at 12:54 pm to LSUTIGERTAILG8ER
You picked the right grass type to move away from and towards 
and amount of seed per sq footage.
Also correct on no pre emergent and scalp. Don’t forget to bag the clippings.
As far as timing, I think germination temp for Bermuda is around 70. The only concern about dropping seed too early would be birds, but it’s negligible.
The “starter” fert would be anything high in Nitrogen and Phosphorus (the first 2 numbers). After it’s established, lay off Phosphorus as it tends to create a lot of thatch.
After applying, rolling to create good seed to soil contact is preferred. And water twice per day for the first week. Don’t drench, just enough to keep the soil moist at all times.
Expect bare patches and weeds throughout, but nothing that can’t be overcome in 1 growing season. Enjoy watching it grow!
and amount of seed per sq footage. Also correct on no pre emergent and scalp. Don’t forget to bag the clippings.
As far as timing, I think germination temp for Bermuda is around 70. The only concern about dropping seed too early would be birds, but it’s negligible.
The “starter” fert would be anything high in Nitrogen and Phosphorus (the first 2 numbers). After it’s established, lay off Phosphorus as it tends to create a lot of thatch.
After applying, rolling to create good seed to soil contact is preferred. And water twice per day for the first week. Don’t drench, just enough to keep the soil moist at all times.
Expect bare patches and weeds throughout, but nothing that can’t be overcome in 1 growing season. Enjoy watching it grow!
Posted on 2/14/24 at 1:13 pm to LSUTIGERTAILG8ER
I overseeded my st aug/centipede lawn with Highlander bermuda from Hancock and plugged a few areas with Celebration bermuda from my dad's yard in 2021. My yard is about half bermuda now. I'm putting down another 5 lbs of Highlander in a couple of weeks.
My dad put down centipede sod in 2017 and there were a few spots of Celebration bermuda mixed in from the sod farm's screw up. He fought it for a couple of years but then gave up and his whole yard is bermuda now except for a couple shadier spots. It takes over really quick.
My dad put down centipede sod in 2017 and there were a few spots of Celebration bermuda mixed in from the sod farm's screw up. He fought it for a couple of years but then gave up and his whole yard is bermuda now except for a couple shadier spots. It takes over really quick.
Posted on 2/14/24 at 1:21 pm to LSUTIGERTAILG8ER
I'm doing the exact same thing this year. The only difference with my strategy is that I am planning on adding a layer of compost after aerating to help with the new seeds bc I have crappy soil
Posted on 2/14/24 at 1:34 pm to LSUTIGERTAILG8ER
To be honest you can just round up that shite now and rake it all off. It won't have any effect in a couple weeks when you are ready to lay down bermuda.
Posted on 2/16/24 at 11:20 am to LSUTIGERTAILG8ER
My experience with Bermuda tells me your plan is great.
When I did it, I scalped and bagged, aerated, seeded, lightly watered every day for a couple weeks, and just quit worrying about it. I didn't even fertilize (your yard may be deficient in some things though).
Then just let the Bermuda take the wheel and don't let it get too tall, that's your real job once it germinates
When I did it, I scalped and bagged, aerated, seeded, lightly watered every day for a couple weeks, and just quit worrying about it. I didn't even fertilize (your yard may be deficient in some things though).
Then just let the Bermuda take the wheel and don't let it get too tall, that's your real job once it germinates
Posted on 2/17/24 at 9:51 pm to LSUTIGERTAILG8ER
Only thing, I would not put common bermuda. I've seeded blackjack and maya. These have finer blades. Another thing, once it's established hut it with some quinclorac and it will kill off the centipede and not touch the bermuda
Posted on 2/19/24 at 4:54 pm to LSUTIGERTAILG8ER
quote:
I ordered 25lbs of common bermuda seed coated and unhulled from Hancock seed.
What type of common Bermuda
I’m looking at potentially making that switch but want to get one of the top varieties of common Bermuda
Posted on 2/20/24 at 10:11 am to LSUTIGERTAILG8ER
It probably would’ve been better to order a “named” Bermuda instead of common, even if it would’ve cost more. That’s the only critique I would’ve offered if you asked before you ordered. But that’s already been ordered.
Posted on 3/3/24 at 10:43 am to LSUTIGERTAILG8ER
When should I spread my Bermuda seed? Is there a website showing local soil temperatures? What soil temp do I want?
Posted on 3/28/24 at 7:43 pm to LSUTIGERTAILG8ER
quote:
centipede to bermuda
Why?
I grew up in Houston and the centipede or St Aug (never knew the difference) grew like a weed. Got very thick and lush. Cool to walk on and sturdy.
Here in Ga nothing grows worth crap consistently.
That’s why I have a no grass yard. Haha
Posted on 4/2/24 at 10:27 am to LSUTIGERTAILG8ER
Additional question about this process (from St Aug to Bermuda)
I found this thread a week or so ago and like the idea. My backyard is in shambles, especially after the drought. A lot of that Aug perished. Nevertheless, and like an idiot, I did the weed and feed for st Aug bonus S about 3 weeks ago. Now I’m wishing I hadn’t. I always had a little bit of naturally occurring Bermuda in the yard but this year, since the st Aug has been struggling, the Bermuda is really taking over.
Given that I’ve stupidly applied this bonus S, is there anything I can do to promote the Bermuda, and can I overseed with it now? Or am I SOL for a while?
I found this thread a week or so ago and like the idea. My backyard is in shambles, especially after the drought. A lot of that Aug perished. Nevertheless, and like an idiot, I did the weed and feed for st Aug bonus S about 3 weeks ago. Now I’m wishing I hadn’t. I always had a little bit of naturally occurring Bermuda in the yard but this year, since the st Aug has been struggling, the Bermuda is really taking over.
Given that I’ve stupidly applied this bonus S, is there anything I can do to promote the Bermuda, and can I overseed with it now? Or am I SOL for a while?
Posted on 4/9/24 at 1:36 pm to LSUTIGERTAILG8ER
Update:
spread 30-0-4 yesterday.
Figured to 1lb of Nitrogen per 1K sq ft
picked up enought to do the backyard also
(not aerated or seeded)
supposed to rain today/tomorrow
WALMART 30-0-4
spread 30-0-4 yesterday.
Figured to 1lb of Nitrogen per 1K sq ft
picked up enought to do the backyard also
(not aerated or seeded)
supposed to rain today/tomorrow
WALMART 30-0-4
This post was edited on 4/9/24 at 1:37 pm
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