Gulf Kist Centipede seed
Centipede is the leading lawn grass across much of the Southeast: highly heat tolerant and very low maintenance. Our Gulf Kist seed is produced only by Woerner Turf.
Coated or raw
We sell Gulf Kist Centipede seed raw and coated with Bio-Kote. The coating creates a microenvironment around each seed that encourages vigorous growth.
- Better stand establishment and survival in harsh conditions
- Control of damping-off and downy mildew
- Better seed-to-soil contact for germination
Caring for a Centipede lawn
Once your seed is up, a Centipede lawn needs the same care as Centipede sod.
| Care topic | What Centipede needs |
|---|---|
| Sun and shade | Moderate to full sun. Moderate shade tolerance. |
| Mowing height | 1 to 2 in, about every 10 days in season, with a sharp rotary or reel mower. Never remove more than a third of the blade. |
| Fertilizer | Little to no nitrogen. The ideal fertilizer is a 15-0-15. |
| Soil pH | 5 to 6, and it tolerates up to 7. Does best in well-drained, fertile soil. |
| Wear and traffic | Fairly wear resistant with good recovery, but not for high-traffic areas. |
Prefer an instant lawn?
Centipede also comes as sod, cut fresh at our farms. Or compare it with the other grasses we grow.