Blade & Mow Height
Blade: Fine blade
Mow: 0.5 to 1.5 inches
Bermuda Sod Variety
Latitude 36 Sod in Louisiana
Latitude 36 is the OSU cold-tolerant Bermuda with proven Louisiana supply. Grown at Simpson Sod (Covington, 1,000 acres). Sports-field quality with cold tolerance for north LA freezes.
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What Is It?
Latitude 36 Sod Explained
Latitude 36 Bermuda is a Cynodon dactylon cultivar released by Oklahoma State University in 2010. It was bred for cold tolerance and sports-field quality, with proven Louisiana supply at Simpson Sod Co (Covington, established 1972).
Best fit: north and central Louisiana athletic fields and premium residential where cold tolerance and proven LA supply both matter. Latitude 36 has been in commercial production longer than Tahoma 31 and has established performance records at LA farms.
Where Latitude 36 does not fit: south LA where cold tolerance is unnecessary (TifTuf or 419 win), or budget builds where 419 is cheaper. Latitude 36 is the right pick when north LA cold tolerance plus proven LA supply both matter.
At a Glance
Latitude 36 Specs
Quick-reference card. Blade, mow height, sun, shade, drought, traffic, salt, pH, and USDA zone.
Sun & Shade
Sun: 6+ hours of direct sun (no shade)
Shade: No shade tolerance
Drought & Traffic
Drought: Excellent
Traffic: Excellent (sports-field quality)
USDA Zone
Zones 6-10 (cold-tolerant)
Salt Tolerance
Good
Soil pH
5.5 to 7.0
Louisiana Fit
Where Latitude 36 Fits Best in Louisiana
Latitude 36 has solid Louisiana supply through Simpson Sod (Covington) and other LA growers. Suits north and central LA athletic fields, golf courses, and premium residential where cold tolerance matters and homeowners want a proven option vs the newer Tahoma 31. Spec'd at multiple Louisiana athletic facilities and golf courses.
Common in: North LA athletic fields (Shreveport, Bossier City, Monroe), Northshore golf courses (Mandeville, Covington), premium residential in Mandeville and Covington custom homes, Spring Lake and Provenance (Shreveport), Alexandria Garden District
The LSU AgCenter turfgrass guide backs the regional fit data above. Send us your zip and we will tell you straight whether Latitude 36 fits your specific yard.
Pricing
Latitude 36 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 Latitude 36 Sod
- Watering during establishment: Water twice a day for first 10 days. Daily for week 2. Established Latitude 36 needs about 0.75 to 1 inch per week.
- Mow height range: Maintain at 0.5 to 1.5 inches. Reel mower preferred for sports-field look. Sharp blades, weekly mowing minimum.
- Fertilizer schedule: 3 to 4 applications per year. Standard Bermuda feeder schedule.
- Pre-emergent timing: Apply in mid-February (south LA) or early March (north LA). Critical for Bermuda.
Honest Comparison
Latitude 36 vs The Closest Alternatives
Two side-by-side reads so you can pick straight, not guess.
Latitude 36 vs. Tahoma 31
Both are OSU cold-tolerant Bermudas. Latitude 36 is older (2010) with proven LA supply at Simpson Sod and other farms. Tahoma 31 is newer (2018) with deeper cold tolerance. Pick Latitude 36 for the proven LA-grown option. Pick Tahoma 31 for the newest breeding and deepest cold tolerance.
Latitude 36 vs. Tifway 419
Latitude 36 is the cold-tolerant upgrade for north LA. 419 is the proven sports-field standard with no cold tolerance advantage. Pick Latitude 36 for north LA athletic fields. Pick 419 for south LA and budget installs.
Common Questions
Latitude 36 Sod FAQ
Yes. Simpson Sod Co (Covington, 1,000 acres since 1972) actively grows Latitude 36, plus several other LA producers. Supply is solid for north LA athletic fields and premium residential.
Cold tolerance. Latitude 36 extends to USDA Zone 6 vs 419's Zone 7. North LA freezes can damage 419 in a hard winter, requiring spring renovation. Latitude 36 recovers faster from cold and resumes spring green-up earlier.
Latitude 36 typically costs 20-40 percent more per pallet than 419 due to the licensing premium and slower production. Contractor pricing applies on volume.
Yes, but the cold tolerance is unnecessary in south LA. For Houma, Lafayette, NOLA Metro, or Lake Charles, TifTuf (water-efficient) or Celebration (family-yard) make more sense. Latitude 36 shines specifically in the cooler northern parishes.
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Fresh Latitude 36 sod cut from our family of Louisiana sod farms and delivered direct to your driveway. Same-week delivery. Contractor pricing on volume.
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