Argentine Bahia Grass Seed (Penkoted) - Also known as "Argentine Bahiagrass" is the best lawn and pasture grass seed available for the Southern climates in our opinion. Argentine Bahia grass makes an excellent low maintenance permanent lawn grass or pasture grass. Argentine Bahiagrass is very drought tolerant, deep rooted and has exceptional disease and insect resistance. Argentine Bahiagrass makes an excellent pasture grass for horses, cattle and any other type of livestock. Plant Argentine Bahiagrass Seed at 25 to 100 pounds per acre for pasture applications or 5 to 10 pounds per 1000 sq. feet for lawn applications. Argentine Bahiagrass makes a problem free lawn grass if properly maintained. Argentine Bahiagrass doesn't require as much water to survive and flourish as more commonly used Saint Augustine lawn grass varieties. After establishment Argentine Bahiagrass will survive with little maintenance. The Fertilization of lawns or pastures three to four times a year is vital to establish and maintain a life time lawn or pasture.
Argentine Bahiagrass is commonly used for lawn and pasture applications across the Southern United States including Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, Louisiana, Alabama, Mississippi, North East Texas, and the South West California. For more information on how well Argentine Bahiagrass grows in your exact location please call or contact us.
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PENKOTED seed has been coated (treated) with a green colored liquid seed coating material containing a specific fungicide, a narural insecticide and a growth stimulant. These ingredients then dry on the seed and are time-released into the soil as needed once the seeds are planted. The coating helps protect each seedling from soil born diseases and insects. The coating also makes the seeds less attractive to birds.
PENKOTED is a registered trademark of Pennington Seed, Inc.
Lawn Applications:
New Lawns - Plant 5 to 10 lbs. per 1000 sq. ft.
Over seeding an existing lawn - Bare spots can be easily filled in by spreading the area by hand or with a spreader. Remember after spreading the seed to lightly rake in the seed to cover no deeper than 1/4 inch. To properly over seed the entire lawn use 2 to 5 lbs. per 1000 sq. ft. after removing as much unwanted dead or living vegetation. Argentine Bahiagrass is commonly used to replace bare or insect damaged areas in Saint Augustine lawns in Florida.
Pasture Applications:
New Pastures - Plant 25 to 100 lbs. per acre.
(25 lbs. takes 12 - 24 months to fully sod the pasture.)
*The more seed applied to the lawn or pasture on the first planting the faster the lawn or pasture will fully establish a sod or grass base and prevent future over seeding to fill in bare spots.
Over seeding an existing pasture: Over seeding rates depend on the amount of established or existing grass in the pasture area. Common applications for over seeding are 25 - 50 lbs. per acre.
Fertilization Recommendations:
Lawn Fertilization: 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.
Pasture Fertilization: Apply 250 - 350 lbs. of 16-04-08 slow release fertilizer per acre in Late Spring, Mid Summer and Early Fall. Animals that are grazing will damage the Bahiagrass pasture if the pasture is not properly fertilized annually. The grass must be provided with adequate nutrients to compete with the animals. For more information on Horse and Cattle pasture maintenance visit our seed informations page at: Bahiagrass Information
Additional Bahiagrass Information
Lawns
Bahiagrasses are used extensively for lawns in Florida where low maintenance is desired. The deep root system allows them to survive under dry conditions, yet they grow well on poorly drained soils. They form a turf that looks good from a distance. The greatest disadvantage of Pensacola Bahiagrass for lawns is the tall seed spikes that are produced during the summer. Argentine Bahiagrass does produce seed spikes but not nearly as many or as often as the Pensacola Bahiagrass variety. Argentine and Pensacola Bahiagrass also is used for soil stabilization and landscaping on medians and shoulders of highways.
