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Hancock Seed is dedicated to delivering the best seeds possible to our customers. Hancock Seed grows and harvests many of our products, and we acquire the majority of the rest from other family farmers.
All these seeds are processed, packaged and shipped from Hancock Farm. This helps us ensure that our high standards are met. Unlike much of the competition, we refuse to sell you a seed that was not gathered during the last harvest. You will always receive fresh product from Hancock.
Every seed we grow comes with 40 years of experience behind it...you can rest assured that all of our products are cultivated in a method that assures its potential for growth.
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CitraBlue® St. Augustine grass was developed by the University of Florida’s turfgrass breeding program under a sponsored Research Service Agreement with the Turfgrass Producers of Florida, Inc. (TPF). CitraBlue St. Augustine is known for its deep blue-green color and disease resistance. CitraBlue St. Augustine has less vertical growth than most St. Augustines and allows for minimal mowing and maintenance. CitraBlue’s shade tolerance is ranked at the top alongside Palmetto® St. Augustine.
- Improved Drought Resistance
- Exceptional Shade Tolerance
- Improved Disease Resistance
- Striking Blue-Green Color
Product Information
- Application or Use: Lawn, Turf
- Germination Time: N/A
- Growing Locations: Warm Season, Transition Zone, Cool Season
- Height: 3+ inches
- Sunlight Requirements: 4-6+ hours, full sun for best results
- Advantages: Offers less vertical growth than most St. Augustine varieties which allows for minimal mowing and maintenance.
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When to Plant: Recommended planting time is Spring and Summer when night time temperatures are consistently above 65 degrees.
Product Detail
- Drought Tolerant
- Sun/Shade Tolerant
- Disease Resistant
- Insect Resistant
- Weed Resistant
- Deep Blue-Green Color
For best results, plant plugs in the ground once spring temperatures are here and all risk of hard freeze has passed.
CitraBlue St. Augustine has less vertical growth than most St. Augustine varieties which allows for minimal mowing and maintenance. It is a shade tolerant variety making it one of the most versatile St. Augustine varieties.
Shipping Restrictions: Plugs can not be shipped to Arizona, California, Oregon, Nevada & Washington - due to state agricultural regulations on soils. Due to shipping time constraints we do not ship any plugs outside USA mainland States (IE: Puerto Rico, Hawaii, Alaska, US Islands). There are no restrictions on seeds shipped to these states.
Due to the fact that plugs are a living plant - if there is an issue(s) with your plug shipment, you must provide written confirmation and photographs within 7 calendar days of delivery to info@hancockseed.com.
*Product packaging may appear different than what is pictured.
Determining the size of your area:
Determine the square footage your area by measuring length x width (10x10 = 100 sq. ft.)
Divide the total square footage by 64, 80 or 112 sq. ft. to determine the number of orders you will need.
How many grass plugs do I need?
1 order contains 36 3" x 3" grass plugs
1 order or 36 plugs will cover 64 sq. ft. at 12 inch spacing (15" center to center)
1 order or 36 plugs will cover 80 sq. ft. at 15 inch spacing (18" center to center)
1 order or 36 plugs will cover 112 sq. ft. at 18 inch spacing (21' center to center)
*Spacing of plugs should be 12" (edge to edge) for best results.
Additional Information for Fall & Winter:
Winter performance of the Sod Pods will depend on the grass variety. St. Augustine is a warm season grass and has the least cold tolerance. Sustained extreme cold temperatures, such as below 25 degrees, can seriously damage or kill St. Augustine. Sustained would mean periods of freezing temperatures that last more than 6 to 8 hours. This is generally not an issue in the southern half of states in the Gulf Coast and Southeast. In the event that a sustained hard freeze is predicted, it would be beneficial to water the St Augustine right before the freeze takes place. This is because the water acts as an insulation because moist soil does not get as cold as dry soil.
Zoysia and Bermuda are much more cold tolerant than St. Augustine. These grasses go dormant in the winter which protects their new growth from freezing. Temperature should not be an issue for Zoysia and Bermuda anywhere in the Southeast or Atlantic Coast of the US. However, because these grasses go dormant in the winter, it is important not to overwater. With shorter and cooler days in the late fall and winter, over watering can expose the grass to fungus and other diseases.
In summary, Sod Plugs can be planted throughout the Fall and Winter, but it is important to keep an eye out for any predicted hard and sustained freeze. Be careful to not overwater, unless watering specifically to act as an insulator prior to a freeze.
Instructions
When choosing to start a new lawn, remove old vegetation by using a de-thatcher, power rake or tiller to kill the existing vegetation. Rake or drag the area to remove debris and dead grass for a clean area. Ensure the soil is leveled and loosened to allow the seed to have good soil contact once spread on a clean seed bed.
If you have an area with heavy weed coverage, we recommend starting fresh by killing and removing the existing vegetation. If you choose to use chemicals, herbicides or fertilizers, you must check with the product's manufacturer prior to planting new seed to ensure the proper waiting period.
When overseeding an existing area, mow your lawn at the lowest setting and bag the clippingsx. Rake or drag any areas that have dead thatch or debris.