Considered as a South Grass, a typical Bermuda grass is drought-resistant, and grows on most soil types. With the right amount of fertilizer and good mowing, it can make a perfect lawn.
Although, as a common Bermuda, it can produce unsightly seed heads, it is among the favorites in home lawns for ease and economic reasons.
High quality sward is attainable even in this type of common grass particularly if it is cultivated from seed or sprigs. Native to Southeast Africa, Cynodon dactylon, its scientific name, is widely planted in the Southeastern United States.
Disseminated through stolons and rhizomes, the grasses are a deep-rooted and sod-forming grass that grows from 15 to 24 inches. Photo Credit User:Pompilid It is at its best productivity from June to August, the time when most cool-season turfs are not.
The herbage production is scattered more evenly throughout late spring and summer than that of majority of the warm-season turfs.
Also known as a perennial grass, the grass of Bermuda thrives remarkably in tropical, sub-tropical and transition zones.
Lawns, golf courses, sports fields, arenas, parks, coastal areas, pastures and reclamation areas are not without this grass. Brought to America by Spaniards in 1500s, it has since become major grass specie.
It favors full sun, and fair tolerance on salt. When temperature drops below 60 degrees, the grass grows dormant.
It becomes vibrant green when the temperature rises again. During the rainfall season in the Tropical south, the grasses can grow from low to high maintenance schedules relative to the usage.
Establishing a lawn of this grass from Bermuda seed can be accomplished in 90 days. It is among the few warm season coverage that grows a little farther north in colder climates.
However, it will turn brown at the first drop in temperature.After its establishment, it may hard to get rid of the grass as it is an aggressive type, and germinates faster from seed.
After that, it spreads and covers more soil. If left alone, it can overpower other flower beds.
It has a strong root system that does not only make it drought-tolerant; it also responds very well to nitrogen fertilization.
Nonetheless, the newer hybrid is more superior. Hybrid Bermuda grasses are ideal for hay production because they are more responsive to nitrogen, have high yield potential and fast drying.
Bermuda Grass is perfect for management-intensive grazing system. Throughout the summer, it can provide excellent forage in large quantities. It is difficult to survive with little care, however, it is easier to respond to more intensive management.
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