Is now the best time to put down argentine grass seed?
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Vicky M
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Also, I do not have a lawn roller. Is that necessary?
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Vicky, spring and early summer are the best times for seeding all forms of bahia, of which Argentine is one, so this is prime time. Bahia germinates slowly, so you must be prepared to irrigate until it is established. The University of Florida Extension Service recommends using scarified seed, which has been chemically treated to enable faster germination, when possible. See this general article on bahia: http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/lh006 And this article on proper site preparation: http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/lh012
Douglas Hunt
on Mar 28, 2012
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you're asking about Argentine bahia grass, right? not St Augustine grass.
Walter Reeves
on Mar 28, 2012
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the slow germination means you have to constantly look out for weeds to pull in it
Walter Reeves
on Mar 29, 2012
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Great point!
Flowerscapes Garden Design & Landscaping
on Mar 31, 2012
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