Baby bermuda is a dense, fine textured, semi-dwarf bermuda grass. It has a very fine blade width, finer than Tifway 419 or Tifgreen. It is a more low growing and more aggressive spreading grass than Tifway 419 or Tifgreen. Its density, fine texture and soft blades provide a soft cushion in which to walk or play.
Easton Sod Farms, Inc., is the exclusive grower for Baby bermuda grass in Oklahoma and Kansas. It is recommended for residential and commercial landscapes, golf courses; parks and athletic fields.

SHADE TOLERANCE:
Has high light requirement - requires full sunlight most of day. Should not be used in shady areas.
HEAT/COLD TOLERANCE:
Has excellent heat tolerance. More tolerant to cold than other bermudas. Is utilized in St. Louis, MO on the Rams practice fields. See shaded portion of map below for suggested areas of use.
DORMANCY:
Enters dormant stage in winter months. Stops growing when temperatures drop below 50°F for sustained period, turns tan winter color. Requires 65°F ground temperature for significant growth. Slightly slower green-up in spring than other turf type bermudas.
WATER REQUIREMENTS:
Will tolerate sustained periods of drought if well established. However, responds well to irrigation during dry conditions if higher quality turfgrass desired. Should be kept moist during sustained periods of extreme cold.

 

WEAR RESISTANCE-RECOVERY:
Very good wear resistance and will withstand heavy traffic. Very good injury recovery - spreads rapidly by rhizomes in warm season.

RULES OF THUMB MAINTENANCE:

The amount and frequency of watering, mowing and fertilizing depends upon the desired appearance of your turfgrass. Guidelines for maintenance procedures are offered below as good rules of thumb to follow on an as needed basis in maintaining healthy turfgrass with an attractive appearance.

WATERING:
Apply % to 1 inch water in a single application about once per week during hot and dry conditions. To promote a deep, durable root system, deep soaking water applications are preferred over short and frequent shallow watering applications. Caution against dry winter freeze.

MOWING:
Mow regularly with a reel or rotary mower at 3A to 1 inch, or rotary mower at 1 to 2 inch, allowing clippings to remain. Thatch buildup is less than with other hybrid bermudas such as Tifway 419 or Tifgreen; however, irregular mowing practices may require verticutting, mulching and or removal of excess thatch. Suggested not removing more than 1l3 of the leaf growth during a single mowing.

FERTILIZING:
Recommended annual fertilization rate is one to two pounds Nitrogen per 1,000 square feet. Use split applications with one pound nitrogen in the spring to encourage new growth and one pound of nitrogen in mid-to-late summer to promote healthy growth into the fall and winter.

WEED CONTROL:
Weed growth competes with turfgrass growth. Good maintenance practices help eliminate weed problems. However, it may be necessary even under the best of care, to apply herbicides to maintain weed free turfgrass. Contact your local County Extension agent or herbicide dealer for recommendations for your type turfgrass.

Note: Due to varying soil conditions and fluctuating weather patterns, it is impossible to offer general maintenance guidelines that an perfect for individual sites and situations. Please contact your local County Extension Office or Easton Sod Farms for specific questions.