How long does it take for the seed to germinate and how long to create a lawn?
GERMINATION: Under ideal conditions, hulled seeds can germinate within 3 to 7 days. IF conditions are NOT ideal, it is quite normal for Bermuda seeds to take 14 to 21 days for germination to occur. Occasionally it can take even longer. Seedlings are very small when they first emerge and require careful inspection to observe. LAWN ESTABLISHMENT: Under ideal conditions, it is possible for Bermuda’s to establish from seed within about 5-6 weeks to provide a limited / usable turf. If planted later or earlier within the growing season, it can take longer. For pasture purposes you should allow growth to be about 8-10 weeks old before grazing. For a fully established / multi-use turf such as a “perfect lawn” or “tough” sports field, you need to allow for 2 growing seasons for the Bermuda grass plants to fully mature to adult stage. Keep in mind that these plants are teenagers the first year and thus not quite as hardy or adapted as they will be after having two seasons growth time to mature.
