How to Plant Pensacola Bahia Grass Seed
The great thing about Pensacola bahia grass is that it's so hardy. It can grow in very warm climates that don't get too much rain, and can stand up to the worst of bugs. Growing bahia grass from seed is very similar to many other seed germination processes, but it's even easier because the grass pretty much takes care of itself. Does this Spark an idea?
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Instructions
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Place Pensacola bahia seed into a bucket or seed spreader to make sure you give equal portions to your lawn. Seed spreaders are your best option, because you can regulate how much seed the spreader throws.
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Walk the spreader through the property, releasing the seeds. A good way to make sure the lawn gets equal coverage is to line up the spreader tracks on the ground so they overlap.
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Protect the seed by placing either hay or peat moss over it. This keeps it from blowing away and helps protect it from animals.
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Water the grass seed often to keep it moist, but not flooded. When the grass seed begins to germinate, cut back the watering to just once per day.
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Use a high-nitrogen fertilizer to help the grass seed grow and help the roots take hold.
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