When to seed centipedegrass in Georgia?
By LawnYear editorial team · Published · Updated Windows are read from the extension publications listed under Sources; the dates are approximate.
The answer
Seed centipedegrass in Georgia from May 1 to Jul 31, per University of Georgia Cooperative Extension (2023). Best months for seeding a new centipedegrass lawn are May to July (August possible): 0.25 to 1 lb per 1,000 sq ft. Overseeding with ryegrass is not recommended.
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Approximate dates for your state. Check with your local cooperative extension office before you act.
All Georgia windows for centipedegrass
The Georgia calendar on this site lists seeding May 1 to Jul 31, fertilizing May 1 to Aug 31, weed control Feb 1 to Mar 31, mowing May 1 to Sep 30 at 1 to 2 in and watering Apr 1 to Sep 30 for centipedegrass.
Where the dates come from
University of Georgia Cooperative Extension: Centipedegrass Lawn Calendar (September 2023); months rated B best, P possible, M marginal. Read on 2026-10-29.
What to check for Georgia
The seeding dates for centipedegrass above (May 1 to Jul 31) apply to Georgia as a whole, so the north and south of the state are not told apart.
Other grasses in Georgia
For bermudagrass, the Georgia calendar gives May 1 to Jul 31 for seeding. For zoysiagrass, the Georgia calendar gives May 1 to Jun 30 for seeding. For tall fescue, the Georgia calendar gives Oct 1 to Oct 31 for seeding.
Seeding centipedegrass in other states
- South Carolina: May 1 to May 31, per Clemson Cooperative Extension (Home & Garden Information Center), 2024.