Best time to lay St. Augustine sod?

tmanAg08

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2:42p, 12/18/09

Planning on laying some sod in the spring... what's the best time to do so (B/CS area)?

AggieT

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3:37p, 12/18/09

I would wait until it's warm enough for it to grow. Maybe early March before you put out fertilizer.

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4:19p, 12/18/09

Don't know that it matters, as long as it gets plenty of water.

Ours was laid in November and looked great in the spring.

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8:07p, 12/18/09

I put mine down 2 months ago. It hasn't slowed down growing yet. I have mowed it three times and fertilized it twice. The roots will be well established by next spring.

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11:43a, 12/26/09

Depends on where you are located. North of Austin or west of Austin, I would wait until April if possible. It can freeze further North.

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8:41p, 12/30/09

He's in B/CS or at least said he was in the OP

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6:14p, 1/3/10

Your best bet is to get past the historical last day for frost. Check the internet for that date in your area.