The first step when laying grass sod is to till the soil and add in organic material and a nitrogen rich fertilizer while you are tilling. Next, lay the strips of centipede grass sod over the tilled soil. Make sure that the edges of the sod strips touch, but that the ends of the strips are staggered.

When should centipede sod be laid?

New centipede grass lawns can be planted from seed or sod depending on your time and budget. The best time to start a centipedegrass lawn is late spring through early summer. Since centipede grass is a warm-season grass, the soil has to be good and warm (at least 70 degrees) before seeds will germinate.

How long does it take centipede sod to spread?

How long does it take for centipede grass to grow? Seed germination should take two to four weeks, and then, depending upon the size of your lawn, it can take several years for centipede grass to spread. Centipede grass grows slowly, especially during the first year or two.