Description
Bermuda grass is a perennial lawn or turf grass or grown as forage. It is one of the most popular of the warm season grass. It can easily be grown by seeds.
Bermuda grass is a medium- to fine-textured warm season turf-grass that spreads by rhizomes and stolons.It has excellent heat, drought, and salt tolerance.Bermuda grass is the most widely used species on athletic fields and golf course fairways/tee boxes due to its high wear tolerance and rapid recovery.
The color of this grass is usually dark green and spreads by rhizomes and stolons. This grass has the ability to grow in extreme climate conditions because of its extensive root system. It has a good tolerance capacity against insects and diseases.Bermuda grass can grow in coastal areas as well.Seeds Specifications
| Common Name | Vilfa stellata, Bermuda grass, Dhoob, Dhurva grass, Dubo, Dogs tooth grass, Bahama grass, Devils grass, Couch grass, Indian doab, Arugampul, Grama, Wiregrass and Scutch grass. |
| Height | 1-2 inches |
| Difficulty Level | Easy to grow. |
Planting and care
- Bermuda grass care is not difficult
- A light daily watering is all that is necessary while the grass is establishing
- Once the grass is established, the watering frequency can be decreased, but the amount of water per watering session increased
- As soon as the grass reaches 2 inches, it can be mowed with a sharp blade
- Mowing will help the grass toughen up and spread
- Once in a year rake the lawn before rain and top dress with a rich mixture of decomposed manure and soil
- This will accelerate the grass with new vigorous growth
- Fertilize six weeks after planting with a complete fertilizer that releases nitrogen slowly
Bermuda Grass care
- You can grow lawn grass by two methods, by direct sowing and by raising nursery
- The best time for planting Bermuda grass seed is in late spring or early summer
- In ideal condition, Bermuda seeds can germinate in seven to ten days and can fully grow as grass within 60 to 90 days
- If conditions are not ideal, it may take longer time
- During germination, Bermuda grass needs a lot of water and the soil needs to be always kept moist
- Use 1 - 1
- 3kg of seed per 1000 square feet
- Start by raking the area to be seeded until it is as smooth as possible
- Make a mixture of equal parts of sand and seed
- The seed can be broadcast by hand for smaller areas
- To avoid skips in the lawn, distribute half the mixture lengthwise and half of the mixture crosswise
| Sunlight | Full sunlight |
| Watering | Water once or twice a week maximum |
| Soil | Best in sandy clay or soils that will crumble in your hand when squeezed. |
| Temperature | 15 degrees and above |
| Fertilizer | Fertilize six weeks after planting with a complete fertilizer that releases nitrogen slowly. |
Bermuda Grass special feature
Best for lawns and sport grounds.
Bermuda Grass uses
Ornamental Use:
- Bermuda grass is planted for beautiful and durable grass lawns
Medicinal Use:
- Used as a traditional herb in Ayurvedic medicines
- It is beneficial to wounds, piles, eczema, urticaria, injuries, eye problems, skin rashes, constipation, indigestion, constipation, mental debility, diabetes, epilepsy, vaginal problems, menstrual problems, gynecological problems