Best time of year to lay Bermuda sod

Spring/fall are the best times. Technically you can do it at anytime but you'll need more water during the summer and dodging freezes in the winter. As long as bermuda touches dirt it will grow. Your prep depends on what you are looking for in terms of how nice your lawn looks.

You can lay sod 365 in South Louisiana.

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How much less nitrogen?

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I mean, I'd still give it plenty...

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Can you use a rotary mower?

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Of Course. It'll do well at 1.5"

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do you have any in shaded areas that’s doing well?

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It does ok in areas with 5 hours, but much better in areas that get more than 6.

As long as it doesn't dry out it is fine.

I think the answer depends on how much. This would be a great time to put down 25-50 pieces if you are willing to water it. Will hold its ground through winter and be tacked down by growing season.

Probably but st aug is just less resilient in general. If you keep it watered it should do fine. Direct sun can fry it

You’ll get a few weeds popping up. Not unusual and can depend on quality of the sod or just any fill dirt beneath it. You mentioned clearing the soil a few inches, which can always stir up any dormant seeds or weeds.

If the sod is only 2 weeks old, I would not do anything right now. Wait until it’s fully recovered, rooted, and really growing. Usually at least 2-3 cuts after laying (4-6 weeks). You’ll be nearing dormancy by then, but you can still treat the weeds if you’d like.

Good news is you’ll have plenty of time to treat them and clean it up. It’s a marathon, not a sprint.

Weed indicator notes it as annual bluegrass

4-5 small spots