Bermudagrass |
| Scientific Name: | Cynodon dactylon |
| Cultivars: | Hybrids: Tifton 85, Tifton 44, Jiggs,
Russell,
Coastal, Florakirk (Callie Hybrid), Alicia (not
recommended for livestock, only high traffic
areas).
Seeded types: Numerous; currently
under evaluation in Florida are varieties
Cheyenne, Mohawk, and Wrangler which are cold
tolerant, and blends: Texas Tough, Sungrazer,
Riata, and Stampede. |
| Growth Habit: | Prostrate or decumbent growth. 1-2 feet tall |
| Life Cycle: | Perennial, warm-season |
| Origin: | Africa |
| Production Season: | May to October |
| Nutritive Value: | Varies depending on management and variety.
Usually, low to medium crude protein, low to
medium digestibility.
T-85 hybrid medium to high crude protein and
digestibility |
| Use: | Grazing, hay, haylage. |
| Herbarium Image: | For an herbarium image click this link. |
Adaptation |
| Soil: | Sandy loam; sand to Clay. Well drained |
| pH: | 5.5-7.5 |
| Rainfall: | High moisture and rain |
| Temperature: | Subtropical and Humid Temperate |
Management |
| Planting Date: | March (irrigated); June to August (rainfed) |
| Planting Depth: | 1/4 - 3/4 inch (seed)
2-3 inches (vegetative material; sprigs and tops) |
| Seeding Rate: | 10 to 15 lb/acre; 20 lb/acre for coated seeds.
Sprig planting rates are 30 to 40 bushels/acre,
planted at a depth of 2-3 inches. If using tops,
rate is 1500-1800 to 2000 lb/acre |
| Seed Cost: | Mohawk ($6 to 9/lb, $75 to 115/acre); Wrangler
($3.80/lb, $38 to 57/acre). Texas Tough ($7.5/lb,
$75 to 120/acre) |
| Fertilization: | High fertility. For more information click this
link |
| Production: | 5 to 9 tons/acre/year |
Notes |
Second most planted warm-season perennial
improved grass.
Does not do well on poorly drained soils
Affected by fall armyworm.
Grown extensively in the uplands, from
Orlando north. |
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