Pennington Sahara Bermudagrass Penkoted Grass Seed

• Grows best in sunny areas
• Excellent heat, drought, disease and insect resistance
• Produces a dense, dark green, fine-bladed, self-repairing turf
• 99.9% weed-free
• Penkoted for seedling protection
• Homeowners have found seed with the Penkoted Seed Technology to be more reliable and effective than using conventional uncoated seed.

BEST TIME TO PLANT SEED

• The best time to plant grass seed is in late Spring to Summer.
• Bermuda grass seed germinates and establishes best when average daily temperatures are between 70 F and 90 F.

PLANTING INSTRUCTIONS

4 Easy Steps to Planting Seed

• PREPARE THE SOIL
• Bare Spots and New Lawns
  • Remove all debris from planting area
  • Till or rake to loosen top 2" to 3" of soil
  • Rake smooth to create a flat, level planting area
• Overseeding and Thin Areas
  • Mow the lawn as short as possible & remove clippings
  • Rake thoroughly removing thatch (dead grass) and debris to expose the soil
  • Aerate lawn if possible to allow better air and water penetration into the soil
• FERTILIZE PLANTING AREA
  • Apply a starter fertilizer at the manufacturer's recommended rate
  • Lime may nee to be added in some areas to ensure proper soil pH levels
• PLANT THE SEED
  • Using a drop-type, rotary or hand held spreader, apply the seed evenly to avoid skips, overlapping & streaking
  • Gently rake, working seed into soil about 1/2"
• WATER SEEDED AREA
  • Water daily to keep soil moist
  • Do not allow the top 1/2" of soil to become dry until seedlings have completely emerged
  • Once grass becomes established, reduce watering to 1/2" twice a week

SETTINGS FOR COMMONLY USED SPREADERS

ADDITIONAL TIPS

• Conduct a soil test to determine pH level and add soil amendments accordingly for optimal lawn development
• Begin mowing once turf reaches 1/3 taller than desired mowing height
• Do not apply weed control herbicides until after the third mowing
• Once turf is established(4-6 weeks after planting), begin an annual fertilization maintenance program

PLANTING SPECIFICATIONS

PLANTING RATE:

• New Lawns: 2 lbs./1000 sq. ft.
• Overseeding: 1 lbs./1000 sq. ft.

This Package Covers:

• 1000 sq. ft. New Lawns
• 2000 sq. ft. Overseeding or reseeding existing lawn

Light Required: Full Sun

Traffic Tolerance: Excellent

Drought Tolerance: Excellent

Planting Depth: 1/2"

Seedling Emergence: 7-21 Days

Recommended Mowing Height: 1"- 1 1/2"