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Too late to seed?
Posted on 7/12/20 at 10:50 am
Posted on 7/12/20 at 10:50 am
Getting final grade on July 20th. Is it too late to throw down some centipede seed after that?
If it is, is there any seed I can throw down that would take root quickly and keep the soil from eroding through the winter, but would allow me to seed with centipede come spring time?
My neighbor told me to put down "winter rye."??? IDK about him though....
TIA
Edited to ask about "winter rye."
If it is, is there any seed I can throw down that would take root quickly and keep the soil from eroding through the winter, but would allow me to seed with centipede come spring time?
My neighbor told me to put down "winter rye."??? IDK about him though....
TIA
Edited to ask about "winter rye."
This post was edited on 7/12/20 at 12:12 pm
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Posted on 7/12/20 at 11:22 am to OneAyedJack
Sod.
Posted on 7/12/20 at 12:09 pm to Bawcephus
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Sod.
No.
Sodding is not an option. That's why I asked about seeding. I'm not sodding 2 acres.
Posted on 7/12/20 at 12:30 pm to OneAyedJack
I would think you could still seed centipede or bermuda, but your water bill will be ridiculous.
Posted on 7/12/20 at 12:32 pm to The Nino
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but your water bill will be ridiculous.
Wouldn't it be ridiculous regardless of the time of year I seed? Still gonna have to water it no matter what, right?
Posted on 7/12/20 at 12:40 pm to OneAyedJack
quote:I was thinking more about the amount of water needed for seeds during the summer. The first several weeks you can't let the first few inches of soil to dry out, and with southern summer heat you'd be watering 2 acres multiple times a day. But I've never done this...someone like ronk or craw will have better advice
Wouldn't it be ridiculous regardless of the time of year I seed? Still gonna have to water it no matter what, right?
Posted on 7/12/20 at 3:16 pm to OneAyedJack
quote:
Getting final grade on July 20th. Is it too late to throw down some centipede seed after that?
If it is, is there any seed I can throw down that would take root quickly and keep the soil from eroding through the winter, but would allow me to seed with centipede come spring time?
There’s kind of some mixed questions here.
It’s certainly not too late to seed. You should be fine with some centipede seed and trying to get it down and watered. You will have erosion while it is establishing since centipede is slow. In addition, it will take a long time to establish a dense lawn.
It is WAY too hot right now for rye grass. Rye is a cold season grass and will keep your lawn green throughout the winter. It wouldn’t be suitable for here until late October or so. It will also die out around April/May next year. So it’s temporary at best.
If you want something quick for erosion concerns, sod around the slopes around the house. You could probably get by for around $1k with 8-10 pallets. This will keep you from having mud all around the house and protect your grade at the slopes.
After that, work the rest of the areas from seed, or space out your sod investment.
Posted on 7/12/20 at 3:41 pm to OneAyedJack
Bermuda.
Posted on 7/12/20 at 5:00 pm to OneAyedJack
It is going to be pricey regardless of what you do. Sod is expensive for 2 acres but you’ll have 100% coverage and your water bill will be high.
Seed has different germination rates. Better seed is more expensive but you still won’t have 100% germination and you’ll still have a high water bill.
No seed is going to germinate and grow fast (a week or two). An improved bermuda like Arden 15 or princess 77 is probably your best bet.
Seed has different germination rates. Better seed is more expensive but you still won’t have 100% germination and you’ll still have a high water bill.
No seed is going to germinate and grow fast (a week or two). An improved bermuda like Arden 15 or princess 77 is probably your best bet.
Posted on 7/12/20 at 10:08 pm to OneAyedJack
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quote:
Sod.
No.
okay. do it your way and realize sod was the most cost effective solution.
Even asking about "winter rye" in this God damn heat wave. You slow baw?
Posted on 7/12/20 at 11:56 pm to Bawcephus
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quote:
quote:
Sod.
No.
okay. do it your way and realize sod was the most cost effective solution.
Even asking about "winter rye" in this God damn heat wave. You slow baw?
Sooooooo, you're saying that sodding 2 acres of property is the most cost effective way to get myself a lawn? And.....I'm the one that's "slow?" I could hydroseed my 2 acres for 1/5 the price of sod and I could seed my lawn for 1/4 the price of hydroseed. It's not magic hoss, it's math.
The question about winter rye was all about preventing erosion of my soil during the "WINTER" months if I couldn't get anything to germinate before the "WINTER."
Weird, eh?
Posted on 7/12/20 at 11:58 pm to jimbeam
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Too late to seed?
Bermuda.
I wouldn't mind a Bermuda lawn at all. I know the benefits of it's quick germination as well, but from what I've read, I'll have to cut my grass 2-3 times per week. 2 acres, 3 times a week would undo me....
They are lovely lawns though.
Posted on 7/13/20 at 5:10 am to OneAyedJack
I tried this same approach recently. It's a bitch and can be overwhelming. Finally hired a guy to Hydro-seed for me.
Posted on 7/13/20 at 6:15 am to OneAyedJack
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Sooooooo, you're saying that sodding 2 acres of property is the most cost effective way to get myself a lawn?
It’s not about the initial price of the grass, it’s your time, effort, and money for the next year. Do you have a proper irrigation system set up for seed? How are you going to water the seed or sod? As said, seed will need to be watered up to 5-6 times a day the first couple of weeks. You have to keep the ground wet for it to germinate. If it doesn’t germinate, you just spent the time and money for nothing.
As said, you best bet is likely to sod a sizeable portion around your house then seed the rest.
Why centipede? Because it’s the cheapest? Is it open 2 acres or do you have trees? I’d do Zoysia or bermuda with 2 acres personally.
Posted on 7/13/20 at 6:17 am to OneAyedJack
It depends on what your goal is as to whether you will have to cut 2-3 times per week. If you just want a lawn then you can cut it once a week. If you want yard of the month type grass every single day then you will have to cut more. Bermuda is brown underneath the green top. If you cut more than the tip off then it will have brown areas that will show for 2-3 days. It is not like if you cut once a week you'll be reseeding every year because you will lose sections of your lawn.
You can do winter rye later in the year. Seed it in the beginning of October.
You can do winter rye later in the year. Seed it in the beginning of October.
Posted on 7/13/20 at 10:29 am to OneAyedJack
I've got a guy from L&R Hydroseeding saying that I should hydroseed with "Dune Bermuda."
Thoughts on that?
Thoughts on that?
Posted on 8/4/20 at 10:38 pm to unclejhim
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tried this same approach recently. It's a bitch and can be overwhelming. Finally hired a guy to Hydro-seed for me.
Who did your hydroseeding? What kind of seed? Did it work out?
Posted on 8/8/20 at 12:10 pm to OneAyedJack
Just saw this. Burmuda and centipede . A fella from Abita Springs. S.L.C. Lawn install, Chris Weiss 985-893-8636. Lawn is coming up very well. The Burmuda camp in quick and the centipede is coming along. I'm very pleased with the results.
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