What is Bahia grass?

named after the state in Brazil, Bahia Grass is a type of grass original in South America, which is often used for lawns and pastures, especially in the United States. This grass is growing relatively low maintenance, tolerant grass with drought on infertile and sandy soils. Bahia grass is ideal for arid areas such as South America and South States in the US. There are four main types of grass Bahia: Ordinary, Pensacola, Argentine and Paraguay. It has a large root system, sometimes up to 8 feet (2.4 m) deep. This grass has hard stems and often grows in clusters. Bahia Grass is also known for its high seed heads that appear most of the year if growth are allowed. Can be grown from soda or seeds.

Although Bahia grass is relatively healthy, it is susceptible to a mole and yellowing of the leaves. The collection of leaves is generally the cause of iron deficiency, so can be needed to fertilizer of iron. In addition, it is difficult to eliminate weeds because the grass Bahia generally does not tolerate chemical herbicides. IndulgenceIn the shade, in acidic soils or near salt water, it cannot survive in areas with high operation. Surprising or excessive insemination is also common reasons why this grass fails when stopped.

Nor common nor paraguay varieties are not suitable for lawns. Light green conventional grass is gross with only thin growth. The Paraguay variety called Texas Bahia Grass has short, hard, gray leaves and is one of the more prone to illness. Both varieties are intolerant of cold.

Pensacola grass and Argentine Bahia work well for lawns. Pensacola is very cold and tolerant drought. However, the excessive number of seed heads produced is inferior than Argentine grass for lawns. Argentine grass is also tolerant of cold dark green and creates dense growth. It is also one of the most varieties resistant to disease.

in 1914 wasBahia Grass for the first time introduced to the US from Brazil as good grass for pastures and horses in the south and southwest. Since then it has been modified for use on lawns and on roads in the southern states such as Florida. Although Pensacola is the most common variety in Florida, it is more often used for road grass.