Questions and Answers for Pennington Centipede 5 lb. 2,000 sq. ft. Grass Seed and Mulch

A:  Yes, you can use this to overseed a Centipede sod as long as it’s established and the weather is warm enough to support warm season grass seed germination.

A:  Hello! Centipede does well in sandy soils.

A:  Hello. The germination rate is listed on the seed analysis on the package, however, please keep in mind that there are many variables such as temperature, weather and soil quality can all affect germination rates.

A:  Hi Scott. Thank you for shopping at the Home Depot. For more detailed information, please contact Pennington Customer Service at:877-723-4267. There is a list on the back of the package that shows preferred settings for certain spreaders. I dd not see the Scotts Drop spreader listed however. Please let us know if we can be of further assistance. Rick_HD_OC

A:  Hello, please reach out to us at 1-800-285-7333 so we can assist you further. Thank you.

A:  Hello! The mulch is intended to help make the application of the small grass seed easier and improve seed to soil contact. Straw is not necessary, but a light layer can help in situations where erosion may be an issue.

A:  Hello, Centipede grass is one of the slowest germinating grasses. When the weather is warm enough to facilitate germination (75 degrees and rising during the day, no lower than 60 degrees at night), we would expect to see germination around 30 days. If the weather has not stayed consistent, germination can take longer. Please feel free to reach out to Customer Service at 1-800-285-7333 to further discuss your situation in more detail!

A:  Hello, a starter fertilizer can be used. Top soil is not needed, as it contains mulch, however you will need to rake the seed gently into the soil. Thank you.

A:  Hi Vicente. Thank you for your question. When using any grass seed, you will want to place your seed on an amended soil. Use the Kellogg's Topper: https://www.homedepot.com/p/Kellogg-Garden-Organics-2-cu-ft-Topper-Lawn-Soil-for-Seed-and-Sod-653/100427389 Or the Scotts Lawn soil, if available, for best results. (Selections may vary depending on location). After amending your soil, apply your seed and then cover it with 1/8th to NO MORE than ¼ inch of topper. After the topper is applied, then you can add a “StarterFertilzer” to help with faster sprouting and root development. https://www.homedepot.com/s/starter%2520fertilizer%2520lawn%2520fertilizer?NCNI-5 Please let us know if we can be of further assistance. Rick_HD_OC

A:  Hello, Centipede is a warm-season grass that should be planted in the spring or early summer when the daytime temperatures are 75 degrees and rising and nighttime temperatures are no lower than 60 degrees. We would not recommend planting this or any warm-season grass in the fall, as it will not germinate and establish properly as the temperatures cool down. As for prepping an area for seed that has weeds, we would recommend starting with a weed control product this fall to help control what's there currently and a pre-emergent for crabgrass (if needed) early in the spring. Just keep in mind that most crabgrass and weed killer products require a waiting time between application and seeding. For additional information, please call Customer Service at 1-800-285-7333."