Centipede grass (Eremochloa ophiuroides) is a slow growing, apple green, coarse leafed turf grass that is used as a low maintenance, general-purpose turf grass. It requires little fertilizer (1 to 2 pounds of nitrogen per 1,000 square feet per year), infrequent mowing, and grows well in full sun to moderate shade and under acidic soil conditions (pH = 5.0 to 6.0). Centipede grass does not tolerate traffic, compaction, high phosphorus soils, high pH (>6.0), low potassium soils, excessive thatch, drought or heavy shade. Centipede grass is susceptible to a number of pests and often suffers from a disorder termed “centipede grass decline.” Symptoms include small, circular, dead areas after several years of good performance. Areas do not green up in the spring or begin to die in late spring or during drought stress. Grass at the edge of affected areas may yellow, wilt and die. Possible causes include nematodes, ground pearls (an insect), fairy ring (a disease) and poor cultural management. Injury from certain broadleaf weed control herbicides and mismanagement can also display these symptoms. Continual loss of centipede grass may indicate the need to choose another grass species.

1 Pallet of sod covers an area of approximately 400 sq. ft. There are about 150 pieces of sod on each pallet. Due to high demand, we encourage you to call for availability before placing an order.