Celebration® Bermuda Grass

Celebration® is an improved Bermuda grass which delivers everything a superior turfgrass should: durability, exceptional recovery, softness, and beautiful color. With deep roots and high heat tolerance, Celebration is very water conservative. This variety is the grass of choice for many high school, college and professional sports fields.

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General Rating

Drought Tolerance
Disease Resistance
Wear Resistance
Shade Tolerance
Winter Color
Heat Tolerance

These ratings give a general guideline to assist you in choosing the right sod for your needs. For in-depth questions, please contact the farm nearest you (phone numbers shown below).

Available at these farms

Moreno Valley, CA
Fresno, CA
Stockton, CA

Maintenance Guide

For the first 20 days, water as needed to keep the topsoil moist to a 3-inch depth. After 20 days, water two or three times a week during warm weather. No watering is required during winter dormancy. Sandy soil requires more frequent watering than clay soil. Inland areas require more water than coastal areas. Special attention should be paid to slopes and mounds where runoff occurs. More frequent, shorter watering may be necessary.

Fertilize in four to eight week intervals during warm weather, depending on your lawn’s color. Light green is an indication that your lawn needs fertilizer. Use an all-purpose fertilizer, and follow label directions.

Mow seven days after installation. Mow to a height of 3/8 to 1 inch. Celebration should be mowed at least once a week during the warm season. You will not need to mow when your sod is dormant. Never mow more than one third of the blade at one time; it may injure the plant.

Celebration is highly resistant to common disease problems. The appearance of brown spots may be a result of a watering problem. If brown spots remain after adjusting your watering routine, a disease may be present. Consult your local garden center as soon as possible.

After your new sod has been established at least four weeks, you may begin pesticide application for insect control, if necessary. Because pest and weed conditions vary from area to area, it is best to follow the recommendations of your local garden center or other turf specialist for your area.

To minimize thatch, dethatch at least once per year or more as needed. The preferable time to dethatch is in the spring.

Technical Data

Technical Data
Common Name	Celebration Bermudagrass
Species	Cynodon dactylon
Growth Rate	Summer 1/2 to 3/4 inches per week Winter 0 to 1/2 inches per week
Root Depth	4 to 8 feet, depending upon soil type and watering patterns.
Adaptability
Soils Range	Good tolerance to saline soil conditions. Very good for clay soils
Temperature Tolerance	20°F. to 120°F.
ET0	.3 minimum, .5 preferred
pH Range	5.0 to 8.5, 7.0 optimum
Shade Tolerance	Prefers full sun, but tolerates 40% shade.
Geographic Range	(Refer to temperature tolerance above.)
Standards and Measures
Size	5 to 10 sq. ft. per piece, depending upon market
Big Rolls	200 to 500 sq. ft.
Soil Thickness	1/2 inch +/- 1/8 inch, + top growth
Weight	2,500 to 3,000 lbs. per pallet
Pallet	500 or 540 sq. ft. per pallet depending on market
Other	– 100% Weed Free Sod