Plant bahiagrass in warm soil on a solid, well-prepared seedbed and cover with approximately 0.5 inches of dirt.85 to 95 degrees Fahrenheit is the optimal temperature range for seed germination. Spread seed at a rate of 15 to 20 pounds per acre; a greater rate of up to 30 pounds expedites establishment.
What is the optimal planting time for Bahia grass seed?
Establishment Suggestions Timing – The optimal time to plant bahiagrass is early spring on upland soils and late spring on wet, low-lying soils. Later summer plantings can be effective, although weed competition (particularly vigorous summer annual grasses like crabgrass, goosegrass, and crowsfootgrass) might be a concern.
How to Plant Bahia Grass Seed in Florida
When the seeds’ hibernation is disturbed, they germinate in roughly 28 days Pensacola Bahia seed can germinate in as few as 10 to 14 days during the hotter summer months of July and August, when rainfall is also sufficient. Higher soil temperatures and wetter conditions will also increase the number of seeds that germinate.
