What are the UF/IFAS fertilizer recommendations for turfgrasses in Florida?
Specific recommendations for fertilization of turfgrasses in Florida relative to times of year, when to apply and specific nutrient sources and rates can be found in Sartain (2007). Generalized N rates relative to turfgrass species and region of the state follow: Table 1. Recommended fertilizer rates for various home lawn grass species. Species/Location Interim N Recommendations (lbs 1000 ft-2 yr-1)*, ** Bahiagrass- North 2-3 Bahiagrass- Central 2-4 Bahiagrass- South 2-4 Bermudagrass- North 3-5 Bermudagrass- Central 4-6 Bermudagrass- South 5-7 Centipedegrass- North 1-2 Centipedegrass- Central 2-3 Centipedegrass- South 2-3 St. Augustinegrass- North 2-4 St. Augustinegrass- Central 2-5 St. Augustinegrass- South 4-6 Zoysiagrass- North 3-5 Zoysiagrass- Central 3-6 Zoysiagrass- South 4-6 * Homeowner preferences for lawn quality and maintenance level will vary, therefore a range of fertility rates for each grass and location are recommended. Additionally, effects within a localized region (i.
