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How to Manage Pests

The UC Guide to Healthy Lawns

Planting and management tips for seashore paspalum

Mowing

• Seashore paspalum is often hard to mow and is slow to recover from mowing damage (scalping).
• Mow at 0.75 - 1.5 inches.

Fertilizing

• Fertilize using 2 - 3 lbs. nitrogen/1000 sq. ft. per year during the period of active growth (late March - August).

Planting

• Establish by sod or stolons.
• Establish during the time of most active growth when temperatures are above 70 F.
• Use 3 - 5 bushels stolons/1000 sq. ft.

Irrigation

• Water infrequently as needed.

Special problems

• Scalping injury
• Dormant in winter

For more information, see the following sections:

• Lawn care for new lawns
• Lawn care for established lawns