Lawn Programs – Warm Season Grass Tips (Bermuda)

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  • As with Cool Season Grasses a basic lawn program should include granular fertlizer in the Spring and Fall.   The remainder of the year the program should consist of the following liquid program that has been very successful with golf courses.  We do sell granular fertlizers in certain areas.  Ask about our pricing.
  • Use the same program as for Cool Season Grasses only increase application rates of NPK 16-4-8 or 10-8-8 or 12-0-12 NPK up to 12 ounces per thousand square feet.
  • Foliar liquid products last about 14-21 days and in some cases 28 days.   Apply 16-4-8, or 10-8-8 or 12-0-12 NPK every 14-21 days.
  • Most  products may be able to be mixed together depending on the amount of water and the sprayer. Dark Green and MicroBoost may not mix well with other products.
  • Soil Amend can be applied at 6-7 ounces per thousand square feet of lawn.
  • GSR MicroBurst Calcium or GSR Turf Rite Calcium should be applied monthly at 2 ounces per thousand square feet for GSR MicroBurst Calcium and 3 ounces for GSR Turf Rite Calcium
  • Any of these products can be skipped, but the most important product for lawns are the NPK Fertilizers 16-4-8 or 10-8-8 or 12-0-12   or  GSR MicroBurst Calcium.  NPK fertilizers  should not be skipped.
  • All our liquid products can be injected into irrigation systems.

Summary

16-4-8 or 10-8-8 or 12-0-12 NPK  every 14-21 days.  12 ounces per thousand square feet.

Soil Amend or Soil Amend Plus. Every month.  6-7 ounces per thousand square feet.

GSR MicroBurst Calcium or GSR Turf Rite Calcium Apply every month.  2 ounces per thousand square feet for GSR MicroBurst Calcium and 3 ounces for GSR Turf Rite Calcium

ECO MicroBoost or Dark Green.   Every 14-28 days.  4- 6 ounces per thousand square feet.

Bio-Degrader as needed.  3 ounces per thousand square feet.

SSP as needed.  1-2 ounces per thousand square feet.

Always test mixtures for spraying compatibility before mixing large amounts together.