TifTuf, Tifway 419, and Celebration Bermuda cut fresh from a Louisiana sod farm and delivered to your address. The full-sun specialist, drought champion, and sports field standard.
| Botanical name | Cynodon dactylon |
| Cultivars we supply | TifTuf, Tifway 419, Celebration |
| USDA Zones | 7 through 10 |
| Sun requirement | Full sun only (zero shade tolerance) |
| Traffic tolerance | Very high (sports field standard) |
| Mow height | 0.5 to 1.5 inches (Celebration up to 2) |
| Drought tolerance | Very high (champion) |
| Pallet coverage | Approximately 450 square feet |
| Best install windows | April-June |
| Establishment time | 2 to 3 weeks |
Bermuda (Cynodon dactylon) is native to East Africa, brought to the United States in the early 1700s. Today it is the standard sod for sports fields, golf courses, and full-sun residential lots from Texas through the Carolinas. The LSU AgCenter turfgrass guide ranks Bermuda as the top pick for Louisiana yards with full sun and zero shade.
Louisiana sits in USDA Zones 8b and 9a with hot summers, mild winters, and occasional drought spells. Bermuda thrives on all of it. Drought tolerance once rooted is unmatched in our catalog. Foot traffic tolerance ties Zoysia for the best of any warm-season variety. The trade-off is shade. Bermuda needs full sun, period.
You will find Bermuda dominant across Northwest Louisiana (Caddo, Bossier, DeSoto), commercial corridors statewide, every Louisiana sports field, and most golf courses. In residential settings, it shows up on full-sun new builds along the I-10 and I-12 corridors.
Best for: Full-sun residential where drought tolerance matters
Bred at the University of Georgia for drought hardiness, uses 38% less water than Tifway 419 in trials, dark blue-green color. Shows up in premium residential builds across Tangipahoa, St. Tammany, and the I-12 corridor.
Mow height: 1 to 1.5 inches
Best for: Sports fields, golf tees and fairways, commercial properties
The decades-long sports field standard. Dense canopy, fast recovery from divots and traffic, fine blade. Every Louisiana high school and college sports field runs on Tifway 419.
Mow height: 0.5 to 1 inch (reel mower for best look)
Best for: Heavy-traffic residential, family yards with active kids
Slightly better shade tolerance than Tifway, recovers fast from traffic damage, deeper blue-green color. Shows up in family yards in newer subdivisions where homeowners want Bermuda durability without strict full-sun requirement.
Mow height: 1 to 2 inches
Oklahoma State University released two cold-tolerant Bermudas that handle north LA freezes better than Tifway 419 ever could.
Best for: North LA athletic fields and premium residential
OSU 2018 release. Most cold-tolerant Bermuda on the market. Drought + cold + sports-field quality combined.
Best for: North LA athletic fields with proven LA supply
OSU 2010 release. Grown by Simpson Sod (Covington, 1,000 acres). Cold-tolerant sports-field quality.
Best for: Pasture, hay fields, rural utility cover
Cheapest Bermuda available. Tough, drought-tolerant, but coarser than the hybrid varieties. Budget rural pick.
All 6 Bermuda cultivars:
TifTuf · Tifway 419 · Celebration · Tahoma 31 · Latitude 36 · Common
Bermuda is the right answer for full-sun yards and the wrong answer for shaded ones.
Skip Bermuda if your yard has any meaningful shade (St. Augustine Palmetto wins), chronic standing water (Carpetgrass), or you want a lawn that does not need weekly mowing (Centipede mows every two weeks, Bermuda needs twice a week in peak season).
Weaker fit: Old Metairie, Garden District, historic Lafayette (mature oak canopy). Bayou Region wet ground.
Call (985) 206-8585 or send your zip code, square footage, and which Bermuda cultivar you want (TifTuf, Tifway 419, or Celebration).
We confirm pricing and a delivery window inside an hour. Most Bermuda in our network comes from North Louisiana and Central Louisiana growers.
Fresh pallets arrive the morning you scheduled. Cut from the farm that day.
Bermuda roots fast and grows aggressively. The challenge is managing growth, not establishing it.
Bermuda is a heavy feeder.
| Trait | Bermuda | St. Augustine | Zoysia | Centipede |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shade tolerance | Very Low | High to Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drought tolerance | Very High | Medium | High once rooted | Medium |
| Foot traffic | Very High | Low to medium | High | Low |
| Mow frequency | 2x weekly in summer | Weekly | Weekly | Every 2 weeks |
| Mow height | 0.5-2 inches | 2.5-4 inches | 1-2 inches | 1-2 inches |
| Watering demand | Lowest | Higher | Lower than St. Aug | Low |
| Fertilizer demand | Highest | Medium | Medium | Lowest |
Bermuda (Cynodon dactylon) is a warm-season grass native to East Africa. Performs best in Northwest and North Louisiana, commercial corridors statewide, sports fields, and full-sun new construction without canopy shade.
Two to three weeks with proper watering. Spring and early summer installs root fastest.
Pricing depends on cultivar (TifTuf, Tifway 419, Celebration), volume, and delivery distance. Call for an exact quote. Contractor pricing at five pallets.
TifTuf for lowest water bill. Tifway 419 for sports field look and dense canopy. Celebration for family yards with kids.
Bermuda needs full sun, mows shorter, demands more frequent mowing, uses less water once rooted. St. Augustine handles shade, mows taller, needs more water.
Twice a week in peak growing season (May-September). Once a week in cooler months. Skip a week in summer and you lose the sports field look.
Yes. Tifway 419 is a popular spec for sports field, golf, and commercial jobs.
TifTuf, Tifway 419, or Celebration Bermuda cut fresh from a Louisiana sod farm.
Hours: Monday-Saturday, 7 AM to 6 PM · Statewide delivery · Contractor pricing on volume