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Bermuda Sod - Watering Help
Posted on 10/4/24 at 5:06 am
Posted on 10/4/24 at 5:06 am
Hey guys, we recently replaced a retaining wall and redid the drainage in our backyard. The contractor resodded with Bermuda and I’m wondering what the watering schedule should look like?
It was installed a week ago yesterday. What they installed had a few green patches, but the rest was light green/yellow (not sure the best way to describe, didn’t look totally healthy, but also not totally dead if that makes sense).
Anyway - I’ve been watering once in the morning (about 15 minutes/zone) and once in the late afternoon (30 minutes/zone). To me, the sod really hasn’t changed a whole lot - maybe a little greener, but also still a lot of yellow/white and not much dark green.
Is this normal? Should I be concerned? Am I watering enough, or should I cut back? The watering is wearing me down a little bit - because of the odd layout (very long, not wide and broken up because two sides of the house and our porch) it’s taking me 1.5 hours to water in the AM and 2.5 to 3 in the afternoon.
Thank you!
It was installed a week ago yesterday. What they installed had a few green patches, but the rest was light green/yellow (not sure the best way to describe, didn’t look totally healthy, but also not totally dead if that makes sense).
Anyway - I’ve been watering once in the morning (about 15 minutes/zone) and once in the late afternoon (30 minutes/zone). To me, the sod really hasn’t changed a whole lot - maybe a little greener, but also still a lot of yellow/white and not much dark green.
Is this normal? Should I be concerned? Am I watering enough, or should I cut back? The watering is wearing me down a little bit - because of the odd layout (very long, not wide and broken up because two sides of the house and our porch) it’s taking me 1.5 hours to water in the AM and 2.5 to 3 in the afternoon.
Thank you!
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Posted on 10/4/24 at 8:30 am to TheJunction
From what I've read on this board, it needs to be constantly "soggy" for at least the first week. I wouldn't worry about the color for sod too much this time of year. With the lower sun angle, fewer daylight hours, and lower temps, you can expect that.
But you need the roots to tack down for sure.
But you need the roots to tack down for sure.
Posted on 10/4/24 at 11:14 am to bayoubengals88
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From what I've read on this board, it needs to be constantly "soggy" for at least the first week. I wouldn't worry about the color for sod too much this time of year. With the lower sun angle, fewer daylight hours, and lower temps, you can expect that.
Agreed.
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But you need the roots to tack down for sure.
Yep. My 419 Bermuda roots were tacking down after only a week or so and it took off after that.
Posted on 10/4/24 at 1:38 pm to Ziggy
What’d you’re watering schedule look like?
Posted on 10/4/24 at 1:54 pm to TheJunction
Water every day until soggy for the first week after being laid.
Water every other day or so until soggy during the second week.
Water every 3 days to soggy during the 3rd week.
We are getting much cooler temps and shorter days so that should help with the sod not drying out like it might in the middle of summer, but it may take a little longer for it to start rooting.
Just start pulling up on random pieces after the first week or so to see if it's starting to root.
Water every other day or so until soggy during the second week.
Water every 3 days to soggy during the 3rd week.
We are getting much cooler temps and shorter days so that should help with the sod not drying out like it might in the middle of summer, but it may take a little longer for it to start rooting.
Just start pulling up on random pieces after the first week or so to see if it's starting to root.
Posted on 10/4/24 at 2:11 pm to Ziggy
About how long does it take to get soggy 
Because of our layout, most of my sprays are less than 180° and get pretty soaked after just 15 minutes.
It does sound like I've probably been overwatering though. Thanks for the breakdown.
Because of our layout, most of my sprays are less than 180° and get pretty soaked after just 15 minutes. It does sound like I've probably been overwatering though. Thanks for the breakdown.
This post was edited on 10/4/24 at 2:16 pm
Posted on 10/4/24 at 4:07 pm to TheJunction
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About how long does it take to get soggy
I think that depends on your water pressure and sprinkler type.
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