MBS Seed, Ltd.
Denton, Texas
(940) 387-2701
(800) 627-2939
We’re in Sun Country.
With our summer heat and humidity, our lawns, golf courses, and
sports fields are restricted to summer perennials such as bermudagrass,
zoysia,
centipede grass or St. Augustine. Let the night temperature slip below 50º, and
we are faced with an ugly brown color as the warm-season grasses go dormant.
That is the time to overseed with Sun Country perennial ryegrass. Extend the
green beauty of your lawn through the winter by using perennial ryegrass.
Sun Country perennial ryegrass is a blend of top performing varieties developed and tested for overseeding applications. You can be assured of the highest quality. The varieties in this blend were chosen for their dark green color and fine leaves, as well as their excellent transition and mowing qualities.
Planting Time
The optimum time for
planting perennial ryegrass seed is early fall (late September through
early October) to allow enough time for the plants to establish a good root
system before the first frost or freeze.
Overseeding Preparation
The summer perennial grasses normally will start going dormant sometime in October, depending on temperature. This is the time to low-mow, scalp and/or verti-cut your lawn. All loose clippings and other plant material should be raked off and removed. The goal is to prepare a seedbed where the seed will come in contact with the soil. Do not worry about the summer perennial stand, as it will return with warmer weather.
Seeding
Broadcast or use a drop seeder to apply 6 to 10 pounds of Sun Country perennial ryegrass seed per 1,000 square feet. Rake in lightly or use a light drag. Top dressing, mulch or seed cover can be applied at this time. Roll the lawn to ensure good seed/soil contact.
Watering
After seeding your Sun Country perennial ryegrass, keep the soil uniformly moist until the turf is established. Depending on temperature and moisture, perennial ryegrass should emerge between 14 and 21 days after planting. Deep, infrequent irrigation is best for the health of established turf. Weather conditions will dictate irrigation intervals.