How much zoysia seed per 1k sq ft?

[Daren]

Does anyone know for sure what the reccommended rate for Zoysia Seed is? I see some articles say 13 lbs per 1k and some say 4 lbs. per k. Had several calls this weekend for hydrosseding Zoysia. One site on the web says 25 lbs will cover 12,5 k. Want to be sure before I give any quotes! Thanks!

Daren

[Getmow]

If I recall right The rate I used to SPREAD Zoysi was at 5#/1mft. Check with the seed distributer. I didn't have much luck with germination. How well does it work with the hydroseeder??

[KirbysLawn]

Ever considering plugs? Home Depot here carries very nice looking Zoysia plugs supplied by Elsberry's Plugs, here's their web site: http://plugalawn.com/

[SDF250]

I would have to say "ONE" one seed that is , that should cover the block over time

[65hoss]

I was talking with the LESCO guys the other day and they said the seed was too expensive and was real hard to get established.

Zoysia pallet of sod= $80-$90
pallet covers 450 sq ft.

seed $20 per pound
5 lbs per 1k=$100
Prep work/aerating
slow to establish if ever
I sure wouldn't want to guarentee it.

Plugs= I don't know, but not much
plug work and prep
slower to establish but will work


All things considered, plug it or sod it. Forget about the zoysia seed.

[Sean Gassman]

Zoysia is very difficult to get started from seed and may take most of the summer to establish. Most customers do not have the patients to wait for the grass