The TifBlair Centipede Grass Seed comes in two different sizes: a 1 lb. bag that covers 2,000-4,000 sq. ft., and a 5 lb. bag that covers 10,000-20,000 sq. ft. From your description, it sounds like one of the 1 lb. bags should be sufficient.
Grass seed labels including the one for TifBlair Centipede Grass Seed are required to include certain information, including the Lot Number, the test date, and the sell by dates. Typically this is within a year of harvest but the bag you receive will have the info on it.
Yes, for best results, you will want to use a starter formulation when applying TifBlair Centipede Grass Seed to help the new roots establish. Fertilome New Lawn Starter Fertilizer 9-13-7 would be a good option.
Without knowing what type of turf your currently have and what turf is most successful in your region, we recommend contacting your local Master Gardener for recommentions on grass seed, herbicides and treatment procedures in your area. After speaking with the Master Gardener, we will be happy to help you choose the best product for your needs.
Typically, once you seed with TifBlair Centipede Grass Seed, you will want to wait at least until your second mowing to apply a post emergent herbicide or fungicide but an insecticide can be applied as it should not have an effect on the grass growing.
Yes, you can use TifBlair Centipede Grass Seed to overseed an existing centipede lawn. 1 lb covers 2,000 - 4,000 sq ft. It is not recommended to overseed a different kind of turf with centipede.
The smallest bag of TifBlair Centipede Grass Seed is 1 lb bag.
We typically get shipments of our TifBlair Centipede Grass Seed when someone orders. However, this year has been hard to get any in due to high demand as seed production has been behind.
TifBlair Centipede Grass Seed is able to grow in either rich or poor soil, and thrives in both sun and shade. For advice on the most ideal seed type for use with erosion blankets, we recommend contacting a local nursery, or reaching out to the master gardener at your local county extension office.
We apologize but would recommend reaching out to the manufacturer directly to confirm if older TifBlair Centipede Grass Seed is still viable. There should be a date on the bag for when it was last tested or a use by date according to that test. Patten Seed Company can be reached at 800-634-1672.
Generally, the best time to plant Centipede Grass is in the early summer (May or June) when soil temperatures are at least 70 degrees Fahrenheit for best results.
We always suggest for our customer to contact the County Extension Office for their exact timing recommendations on seeding, applying pre emergents, fertilizing, etc as this can vary depending on weather patterns for this year.
Contact the Clemson University County Extension Office HERE.
For best results using TifBlair Centipede Grass Seed, plant in March or April, but quicker germination will occur May through July. It is not recommended for planting between August and November due to the closeness of winter.
Here is a video showing The Best Time to Apply Grass Seed and how to apply.
TifBlair Centipede Grass Seed can take 10-28 days to germinate. For best results plant in March or April, but quicker germination will occur May through July. It is not recommended for planting between August and November due to the closeness of winter.
TifBlair Centipede Grass Seed leaf blades are medium-textured, so not too thin or thick.
The manufacturer has a great article on how to seed with TifBlair Centipede Grass Seed here. You use a handheld spreader set to a very small calibration.