How Long Does It Take Blackjack Bermuda to Germinate?

Blackjack bermuda (Cynodon dactylon) is a warm-season grass that is used for turf, pastures, and hay in the United States. It is also known as blackjack grass, Bermuda grass, dog’s tooth grass, and hound’s tooth grass. Blackjack bermuda is a perennial grass that spreads by stolons and rhizomes. It has a fine-textured leaf blade with a sharp point. The leaves are blue-green in color with a white midrib.

Flowers are produced in June and July on spikes that are 2-4 inches long. Blackjack bermuda is tolerant of drought, heat, and salt. It is also resistant to most diseases and insects. Blackjack bermuda will go dormant in the winter months.

Blackjack bermuda can be started from seed, sprigs, or plugs. Seed can be planted in the spring or fall. Blackjack bermuda has a very high germination rate and will usually start to germinate within 7-10 days after planting. Sprigs or plugs can be planted in the spring or fall.

Blackjack Bermuda will take 60-90 days to establish from seed, sprigs, or plugs. Once established, it will spread rapidly by stolons and rhizomes to form a dense turf.