Lawn Care

Best Fertilizer for Zoysia Grass

Clemson University Extension

Zoysia grass needs only 1-3 lbs of nitrogen per 1,000 sq ft per year, less than Bermuda or St. Augustine. Use a 15-0-10 or slow-release nitrogen fertilizer applied 2-3 times from May through August. Wait until soil temperature reaches 70°F before the first application. Avoid over-fertilizing, excess nitrogen is the primary cause of thatch buildup and large patch disease in Zoysia.

What You Need to Know

Zoysia grass needs only 1-3 lbs of nitrogen per 1,000 sq ft per year, less than Bermuda or St. Augustine. Use a 15-0-10 or slow-release nitrogen fertilizer applied 2-3 times from May through August

Wait until soil temperature reaches 70°F before the first application. Avoid over-fertilizing, excess nitrogen is the primary cause of thatch buildup and large patch disease in Zoysia.

For personalized recommendations based on your specific garden size and fertilizer, use our fertilizer calculator.

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Source:Clemson University Extension

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