*Planting
Instructions Buffalo Pals
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Uses less water and fertilizer
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Drought and cold tolerant
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Requires less mowing – low maintenance
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Easy to establish from seed
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Wear-resistant turf
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Seeding Zone: 5
(These are not USDA zones, these are zone number
provided by Pennington Seed, please use their map below for correct location
for these zones)
Best Time
to Plant: Spring, when soil temperature reaches 60°
Planting Depth: ¼” – ½”
Germination Time: 7-21 days, depending on climate conditions, soil
temperatures and moisture
Seeding Rate: New Lawns: 3 lbs. per 1,000 sq. ft.; Overseeding: 1
½ lbs. per 1,000 sq. ft.
Color: Dark, blue-green
Texture: Fine
Sun Tolerance: Excellent
Shade Tolerance: Moderate
Drought Tolerance: Excellent
Traffic Tolerance: Excellent
Disease Tolerance:
Recommended Mowing Height: 3-4”
METHOD 1 – New
Seeding
Pulverize the soil completely by spading or plowing. If soil tests have been
conducted, apply fertilizer at the recommended rate. If soil tests have not been
conducted, apply lime and a complete lawn fertilizer. Apply lime and fertilizer
at recommended rates and according to directions. Work lime and fertilizer
evenly into the soil then level the soil. Sow the grass seed, then rake, harrow,
or otherwise work the seed into the soil no more than ¼” to ½”. Keep the area
well watered until the seed germinates and the seedlings have grown sufficiently
to establish a lawn, then water as needed.
METHOD 2 – Overseeding or Reseeding Method
Fertilize as recommended in Method 1, except it is not necessary to work the
fertilizer into the soil. Mow or clip the existing grass as closely as possible.
Rake, harrow lightly, or aerate the soil where the existing grass is growing to
allow the seed to make contact with the soil. The existing grass will not be
adversely affected.
METHOD 3 – Undesirable Lawns
When you have a lawn with undesirable grasses you may use the following method
of ridding your lawn of these grasses and establishing a desirable lawn.
3. During any growing season spray the established undesirable lawn with a
non-selective herbicide labeled for lawn use, following the directions on the
label.
4. After the lawn turns brown, follow instructions in method 1 or 2.
Improving Bare Spots
First, mow closely, then remove leaves, dead grass, etc. Rake bare spots to
prepare the seedbed. Then follow fertilizer and planting instructions.
Soil Type
Recommended for loam to clay soils. Not advised for use on sand.
Care & Maintenance
Keep soil moist to ensure germination and seeding establishment. Once seedlings
have emerged, less watering is needed.
