Blade & Mow Height
Blade: Fine blade, 2 to 3 mm
Mow: 0.5 to 1.5 inches
Zoysia Sod Variety
Abaco Sod in Louisiana
Abaco is a newer fine-blade Z. matrella from Sod Solutions. Strong shade tolerance, excellent drought performance, premium look. Available through licensed Louisiana growers.
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What Is It?
Abaco Sod Explained
Abaco Zoysia is a Zoysia matrella cultivar released by Sod Solutions in 2020. It targets the premium fine-blade Zoysia market with strong shade tolerance and excellent drought performance.
Best fit: premium residential where the homeowner wants a fine-blade matrella variety with newer breeding. Abaco is grown at Craft Turf Farms (Foley AL, supplies LA) and through the broader Sod Solutions Pro grower network.
Where Abaco does not fit: budget builds (Empire or Palisades win on price), or yards where Zeon's golf-course pedigree is the priority. Abaco is the right pick for upscale residential that wants the newer Sod Solutions premium.
At a Glance
Abaco Specs
Quick-reference card. Blade, mow height, sun, shade, drought, traffic, salt, pH, and USDA zone.
Sun & Shade
Sun: 5+ hours of direct sun
Shade: Strong shade tolerance
Drought & Traffic
Drought: Excellent
Traffic: High
USDA Zone
Zones 7-10
Salt Tolerance
Good
Soil pH
5.5 to 7.0
Louisiana Fit
Where Abaco Fits Best in Louisiana
Abaco suits Louisiana premium upscale residential where the homeowner wants a newer fine-blade Zoysia from the Sod Solutions Pro network. Common spec for custom homes in River Ranch, Country Club of Louisiana, Spring Lake, and the high-end Northshore subdivisions.
Common in: River Ranch and Sugar Mill Pond (Lafayette), Country Club of Louisiana and Bocage (Baton Rouge), Audubon Place (NOLA), Spring Lake and Provenance (Shreveport), Old Mandeville custom homes
The LSU AgCenter turfgrass guide backs the regional fit data above. Send us your zip and we will tell you straight whether Abaco fits your specific yard.
Pricing
Abaco Sod Pricing & Pallet Coverage
Pallet Coverage
A standard pallet covers approximately 450 square feet, cut as 16x24 inch slabs (typical, varies slightly by farm). Most yards in Louisiana run 1 to 4 pallets.
Half Pallets
Half pallets available for small repairs and patch jobs (approximately 225 square feet). Minimum order applies for delivery, not pickup.
Contractor Pricing
Contractor and builder pricing kicks in at five or more pallets per order. NET 30 terms for qualified accounts. Recurring delivery scheduling for ongoing jobs.
Care Schedule
How to Care for Abaco Sod
- Watering during establishment: Water twice a day for first 10 days. Daily for week 2. Established Abaco needs about 0.5 to 0.75 inches per week.
- Mow height range: Maintain at 0.5 to 1.5 inches. Reel mower strongly preferred for the fine-blade signature look.
- Fertilizer schedule: 3 applications per year. Spring, early summer, late summer. Iron supplementation for color.
- Pre-emergent timing: Apply in mid-February (south LA) or early March (north LA).
Honest Comparison
Abaco vs The Closest Alternatives
Two side-by-side reads so you can pick straight, not guess.
Abaco vs. Zeon
Both are premium fine-blade Z. matrella. Zeon is the proven 2007 golf-course classic. Abaco is the 2020 Sod Solutions update with stronger shade and drought tolerance. Pick Zeon for proven golf-quality. Pick Abaco for newer premium with broader stress tolerance.
Abaco vs. Geo
Both are premium Sod Solutions Zoysias. Abaco is finer (Z. matrella) and newer. Geo is medium-fine (Z. matrella x japonica hybrid) and has been grown since 1987. Pick Abaco for the finest premium look. Pick Geo for the practical upscale family yard.
Common Questions
Abaco Sod FAQ
Available through Craft Turf Farms (Foley AL, supplies LA) and the broader Sod Solutions Pro licensed grower network. Supply is moderate but growing. Lead times can run longer than mainstream Empire or Palisades.
Abaco typically costs 40-70 percent more per pallet than Empire due to the newer release premium, fine-blade specialization, and licensed-grower network. Comparable pricing to Geo.
Strongly recommended. The fine blade and golf-style cut height (0.5 to 1.5 inches) require a reel mower for clean results that justify the premium pricing.
Abaco has strong shade tolerance, performing well in 5 hours of direct sun. Not as deep-shade-tolerant as Trinity LS but better than Empire or Palisades. A solid choice for partially shaded premium yards.
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