Centipede

Medium Bladed

Good Shade Tolerance

Excellent Wear Tolerance

Excellent Drought Tolerance

Mow at Least Every 14 Days

Centipede

Centipedegrass (Eremochloaophiuroides) was introduced into the United States in 1919 from China and is sometimes referred to as “China grass” or “Chinese lawngrass.” Centipede is known for being a very low maintenance grass and slow growing. The leaf texture is medium bladed. Centipede is a great option for commercial job sites and home lawns.

Centipede sod is a slow-growing perennial turf grass that spreads by stolons (above ground stems)
Thrives in full sun or partial shade.
Centipede is popular in home lawns due to its low maintenance requirements.
Centipede is very drought and cold tolerant.
Centipede typically requires little fertilizer or lime and less mowing than other turf grasses do.
Less mowing is required and we recommend mowing at least every 14 days in the growing season
Centipede thrives on an acid soil with a pH range of 5.0 to 6.0. Do not apply lime to Centipede without a soil test.
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Maintenance & Installation

Be sure to read our best practices for installing and maintaining your newly laid sod.

Installations Tips

It is recommended to do a soil sample before installing your Centipede sod. We recommend tilling your area up to have at least 3-4 inches of good soft soil and/or installing top soil. We suggest watering the pieces in as you lay it and not waiting until the project is finished to begin watering in. Watering needs to be supplemented with rainfall. Once your sod has been installed we recommend watering daily but do not overwater. It typically takes 2-3 weeks for the grass to become rooted. Once grass has become rooted continue with a regular watering schedule. Rolling your sod with a roller helps seal the backing of the sod and dirt.We suggest watering the pieces in as you lay it and not waiting until the project is finished to begin watering in. Watering needs to be supplemented with rainfall. For the first 2 weeks we recommend watering at least ¼ inch on days when there is no rainfall. It is important to not overwater during the first couple weeks but you do want to keep the sod and dirt moist. Once your sod has been installed we recommend watering daily but do not overwater. It typically takes 2-3 weeks for the grass to become rooted. Once grass has become rooted start a regular watering schedule and watering early in the morning. Rolling your sod with a roller helps seal the backing of the sod and dirt.
Maintenance Tips

During the growing season, we recommend mowing your Centipede lawn every 14 days. Simply Sod recommends keeping your lawn between 1.5 and 2.5 inches tall. Simply Sod suggests you mow with either a rotary mower or reel mower and to make sure the blades are sharp and to remove your clippings. During the growing season (when the grass is not dormant) use a fertilizer that is labeled for Centipede grasses. It is always helpful to get your soil tested to confirm what fertilizer ratio is best to use. It is very important to fertilize when the grass is dry. If you put fertilizer down on wet grass it can cause fertilizer burn. Use Pre-Emergent Herbicide in the fall and spring time to prevent weeds from germinating. Make sure to use product as labeled.Simply Sod suggests you mow with either a rotary mower or reel mower and to make sure the blades are sharp and to remove your clippings. During the growing season (when the grass is not dormant) use a fertilizer that is labeled for bermuda grasses. It is always helpful to get your soil tested to confirm what fertilizer ratio is best to use. It is very important to fertilize when the grass is dry. If you put fertilizer down on wet grass it can cause fertilizer burn. Use Pre-Emergent Herbicide in the fall and spring time to prevent weeds from germinating. Make sure to use product as labeled.