Best Fertilizer for Bermuda Grass
Bermuda grass needs high-nitrogen fertilizer like 16-4-8 or 32-0-4 applied every 4-6 weeks from April through September. It requires 3-5 lbs of nitrogen per 1,000 sq ft per year, the highest of any warm-season grass. Apply first spring feeding when grass is 50% green. Use slow-release nitrogen to avoid surge growth and reduce mowing frequency.
What You Need to Know
Bermuda grass needs high-nitrogen fertilizer like 16-4-8 or 32-0-4 applied every 4-6 weeks from April through September. It requires 3-5 lbs of nitrogen per 1,000 sq ft per year, the highest of any warm-season grass. Apply first spring feeding when grass is 50% green
Use slow-release nitrogen to avoid surge growth and reduce mowing frequency.
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