Common Bermuda Grass Seed, Coated and Unhulled for Low-Maintenance Lawns and Warm-Climate Pastures

Common Bermuda grass seed establishes low-maintenance lawns, pastures and ground cover in warm-season and transition-zone locations. Its spreading runners form fine-textured, medium-green turf that tolerates foot traffic and wear, making it useful for active lawns and grazing areas.

This coated, unhulled seed retains its outer seed covering and adds a clay-based coating that helps retain moisture and makes the seed easier to see after spreading. Common Bermuda grows in sandy and nutrient-poor soils, but establishment still depends on suitable warmth, sunlight and moisture. Its vigorous spread needs attention near garden borders, and growth naturally slows into dormancy during cold winter weather.

Features

• Spreading runners support traffic tolerance and wear resistance.
• Fine leaf texture and medium-green grass suit lawn and turf projects.
• Drought tolerance supports use in warm growing regions.
• Clay-based coating helps retain moisture and improves visibility after spreading.
• Suitable applications include lawns, pastures, cattle forage, erosion control and cover crops.
• Unhulled seed retains its protective outer covering.

Specifications

• Grass variety: Common Bermuda
• Seed form: Coated and unhulled
• Package weights: 5 lbs.; 10 lbs.; 25 lbs.; 50 lbs.
• Coating: Clay-based; approximately 50% of package weight is coating or inert material
• Growing regions: Warm-season and transition-zone locations
• Sunlight: 8+ hours of full sun for best results
• Germination: 7–14 days under optimal conditions
• Recommended planting season: Spring and summer when nighttime temperatures are consistently 65+ degrees; plant at least 3 months before the first frost
• Lawn height: 1–3 inches
• Pasture height: 8–12 inches
• New lawn seeding rate: 1–2 lbs. per 1,000 sq. ft.
• New pasture seeding rate: 15–30 lbs. per acre
• Erosion-area seeding rate: 25–50 lbs. per acre

Frequently Asked Questions

How much Common Bermuda seed should I buy for a new lawn?

Use 1–2 lbs. of this Common Bermuda grass seed per 1,000 sq. ft. for a new lawn. Select the package weight based on the total area you plan to seed.

When should I plant this Common Bermuda grass seed?

Plant this Common Bermuda grass seed in spring or summer when nighttime temperatures are consistently 65+ degrees, allowing at least three months before the first frost. Provide 8+ hours of full sun for best results; germination takes 7–14 days under optimal conditions.

Is coated seed the same as hulled seed?

No. This Common Bermuda seed is coated and unhulled: it keeps its outer seed covering and has an additional clay-based coating. Approximately 50% of the package weight is coating or inert material.

Can I use this seed for pasture or erosion control?

Yes. This Common Bermuda grass seed is suitable for pasture, livestock grazing, cattle forage and erosion-control applications. Use 15–30 lbs. per acre for new pasture or 25–50 lbs. per acre for erosion areas.

Will Common Bermuda stay actively growing through winter?

Common Bermuda naturally becomes dormant during cold winter weather. During its active growing season, its vigorous spread also means garden borders need monitoring.