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planting.  Out of the three choices above, all have their place and can do you an excellent job depending on what your plans are.</div> <div> Bermuda Sprigs= Hybrid bermuda like Coastal, Jiggs or Tifton 85 can be sprigged during February and, depending on rainfall, produce enough to graze or cut hopefully toward the end of the summer.  Once established, it makes a very good grass to grass and excellent for cutting hay.  Hybrid bermuda is also very good with drought tolerance, winter hardiness and is disease resistant.</div> <div> Bermuda Seed= bermuda grass seed for pastures and hay meadows can be bought in two varieties, common and giant.  Common is what many people plant around their house.  It has a thin blade, runs and covers well and establishes quickly.  Giant Bermuda looks a lot like coastal.  It has a wide blade works very well for cutting hay establishes quickly and covers well.  The problems that most people have with these grasses are die-off from drought, cold weather or disease.</div> <div> Bahia can be planted by seed.  It is an excellent grazing grass.  It comes back quicker than bermuda after a rain, spreads quickly and covers well.  The problems that come with it is in hay production.  The volume is usually nowhere near the amount produced by bermuda.</div> <div> And you may want to ask your neighbors before you plant it.  People have been shot for worse reasons!</div> <div> Whatever you go with, take a soil sample of your place before you start.  Grass will do so much better if your pH is correct and you have enough nutrients in the ground to support it.  Liming is usually required on most newly planted grounds and fertilizing with phosphorous and potash before planting will get your grass off to a very good start.</div> <div> My quote of the week comes from Fred Dehner.  It reads, "The best helping hand you will ever receive is the one at the end of your own arm."</div> <bR> </td> </tr></table></body>