What type of grass is used at LP Field?
LP Field Head Groundskeeper Terry Porch uses #419 Bermuda, which is a readily available, super durable grass. After every game, he and his five-man crew fill all the cleat divots with a sand/seed mixture to promote re-growth. During the early part of the season, he gets raves from players about how much cooler the natural grass field is compared to turf, which can often be 30-40 degrees warmer than the air. Later in the season, when frosts arrive, most grass simply won’t grow. To keep the field in playable condition in November and December, the groundskeepers will reseed with rye grass, use warming blankets and tarps, and re-sod with grass brought north from Florida.
