What height to mow bermudagrass in Texas?
By LawnYear editorial team · Published · Updated Windows are read from the extension publications listed under Sources; the dates are approximate.
The answer
Mow bermudagrass in Texas at 1 to 2 in, per Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service. The mowing season shown on this site runs from Mar 1 to Oct 31. Mow at 1 to 2 in weekly, or as often as needed to prevent scalping; never remove more than 1/3 of the leaf at once.
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Approximate dates for your state. Check with your local cooperative extension office before you act.
All Texas windows for bermudagrass
The Texas calendar on this site lists fertilizing Apr 1 to Oct 31, weed control Feb 1 to Mar 31 and Sep 1 to Oct 31, mowing Mar 1 to Oct 31 at 1 to 2 in and watering May 1 to Oct 31 for bermudagrass.
Where the dates come from
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service: ESC-042, Bermudagrass Home Lawn Management Calendar; month-by-month table, statewide. Read on 2026-10-29.
What to check for Texas
The mowing dates for bermudagrass above (Mar 1 to Oct 31 at 1 to 2 in) apply to Texas as a whole, so the north and south of the state are not told apart.
Other grasses in Texas
For St. Augustinegrass, the Texas calendar gives Mar 1 to Oct 31 at 2 to 4 in for mowing.
Mowing bermudagrass in other states
- North Carolina: Mar 1 to Nov 30 at 1 to 2.5 in, per NC State Extension (2021).
- Georgia: Apr 1 to Oct 31 at 1 to 2 in, per University of Georgia Cooperative Extension (2023).
- South Carolina: May 1 to Aug 31 at 1.25 to 1.5 in, per Clemson Cooperative Extension (Home & Garden Information Center), 2018.