How much water does bermudagrass need in North Carolina?
By LawnYear editorial team · Published · Updated Windows are read from the extension publications listed under Sources; the dates are approximate.
The answer
Water bermudagrass in North Carolina from Mar 1 to Aug 31, per NC State Extension (2021). About 1 inch of water a week while the grass is growing; supplement rainfall as needed. The calendar gives this for March to May and says to follow it in June to August.
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Approximate dates for your state. Check with your local cooperative extension office before you act.
All North Carolina windows for bermudagrass
The North Carolina calendar on this site lists fertilizing Apr 1 to Aug 31, weed control Feb 15 to Mar 15, mowing Mar 1 to Nov 30 at 1 to 2.5 in and watering Mar 1 to Aug 31 for bermudagrass.
Where the dates come from
NC State Extension: AG-431, Bermudagrass Lawn Maintenance Calendar (July 2021). Read on 2026-10-29.
What to check for North Carolina
The watering dates for bermudagrass above (Mar 1 to Aug 31) apply to North Carolina as a whole, so the north and south of the state are not told apart.
Other grasses in North Carolina
For tall fescue, the North Carolina calendar gives Mar 1 to Nov 30 for watering.
Watering bermudagrass in other states
- Georgia: Apr 1 to Oct 31, per University of Georgia Cooperative Extension (2023).
- Texas: May 1 to Oct 31, per Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service.
- South Carolina: May 1 to Aug 31, per Clemson Cooperative Extension (Home & Garden Information Center), 2018.