Hancock's Argentine Bahia Grass Seed (RAW)

Description

Size:50 lbs. This variety makes an excellent low-maintenance permanent lawn grass or pasture grass for horses, cattle, and any type of livestock. Argentine Bahia grass is very drought tolerant, deep-rooted, and has exceptional disease and insect resistance. Argentine Bahia Grass produces 10 to 12 feet of dense root structure, allowing for low watering requirements and is also the most environmentally-friendly lawn and pasture grass variety available for the warm season climates. Adaptation Area: Argentine Bahia grass seed is commonly used for lawn and pasture applications across the southern United States including Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, Northeast Texas, and Southwest California. Argentine Bahia Grass Seed is grown, harvested and processed by Hancock Farm & Seed Co.,Inc. ~ Plant Argentine Bahia grass seed at 50 to 100 lbs. per acre for pasture applications or 5 to 10 lbs. per 1000 sq. feet for lawn applications. Argentine Bahia grass makes a problem-free lawn grass if properly maintained. It doesn't require as much water to survive and flourish as commonly-used Saint Augustine lawn grass varieties. After establishment, Argentine Bahia grass will survive with little maintenance. The fertilization of lawns or pastures three to four times a year is vital to establish and maintain a lifetime lawn or pasture. Apply 5 - 10 lbs. of 16-04-08 slow release fertilizer per 1000 sq. ft. four times a year (late Spring, Mid-Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall) for the first two years. After a fully established lawn has been accomplished, apply 5 lbs. per 1000 sq. ft. two times (Mid-Summer, Late Summer) a year. Overseeding an existing lawn Bare spots can be easily filled by spreading the area by hand or with a spreader. To properly overseed the entire lawn, use 2 to 5 lbs. per 1000 sq. ft. after removing as much unwanted dead or living vegetation.