Double Eagle Centipede Coated Grass Seed (Advanta Technology) - 50 Lbs.

Double Eagle Coated with Advanta Technology - Helps seeds retain water for better germination. Seeding Rate: Plant 1/4 to 1 lb. per 1000 sq. ft. Centipedegrass (Eremochloa ophiuroides) was introduced into the United States from southeastern Asia in 1916. It is well adapted to the climate and soils of Central and Northern Florida and is the most common home lawn grass in the Florida Panhandle. The grass grows close to the ground, has a medium texture, and is naturally lighter in color than many other turfgrasses. This slow-growing variety needs less fertility compared to other Florida lawn grasses. Overfertilizing with nitrogen to force a darker green can reduce cold tolerance, create ongoing maintenance problems, and is believed to contribute to centipedegrass decline, a disease complex that produces patches of dead turf in the spring. Advantages: performs well in acidic (pH 4.5 to 6.5) and infertile soils, offers fair shade tolerance, and survives drought periods by going dormant.