Blade & Mow Height
Blade: Medium blade, 4 to 5 mm
Mow: 1.5 to 2.5 inches
Zoysia Sod Variety
Meyer Sod in Louisiana
Meyer is the cold-tolerant Zoysia for north Louisiana. Holds up to harder winter freezes than Empire or Palisades. The Zoysia pick for Caddo, Bossier, Ouachita, and Rapides parishes.
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What Is It?
Meyer Sod Explained
Meyer Zoysia (also called Z-52) is a Zoysia japonica cultivar released by USDA in 1951. It is the original mainstream Zoysia and remains the most cold-tolerant Z. japonica widely grown in Louisiana.
Best fit: north and central Louisiana yards where winter freezes can damage less cold-tolerant Zoysias. Caddo, Bossier, Ouachita, Rapides, and the upper Florida Parishes all benefit from Meyer's USDA Zone 5-9 cold rating. Spring Valley Sod Farm in Ruston grows Meyer Z-52.
Where Meyer does not fit: south Louisiana coastal yards where Palisades' salt tolerance wins, or premium upscale installs (Geo, Zeon, Innovation are smarter). Meyer is the right pick when cold tolerance is the deciding factor.
At a Glance
Meyer Specs
Quick-reference card. Blade, mow height, sun, shade, drought, traffic, salt, pH, and USDA zone.
Sun & Shade
Sun: 6+ hours of direct sun
Shade: Moderate shade tolerance
Drought & Traffic
Drought: Good
Traffic: High
USDA Zone
Zones 5-9 (cold-tolerant for north LA)
Salt Tolerance
Moderate
Soil pH
5.8 to 7.5
Louisiana Fit
Where Meyer Fits Best in Louisiana
Meyer is the right Zoysia for the northern third of Louisiana where winter freezes are a real concern. Spring Valley Sod Farm in Ruston grows Meyer Z-52, and Craft Turf supplies Meyer to Louisiana markets. Caddo, Bossier, Webster, Lincoln, Ouachita, Rapides parishes all benefit.
Common in: Shreveport residential, Bossier City growth corridor, Ruston, West Monroe, Monroe Garden District, Alexandria Garden District, north LA piney woods residential
The LSU AgCenter turfgrass guide backs the regional fit data above. Send us your zip and we will tell you straight whether Meyer fits your specific yard.
Pricing
Meyer 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 Meyer Sod
- Watering during establishment: Water twice a day for first 10 days. Daily for week 2. Established Meyer needs about 0.75 to 1 inch per week. North Louisiana sees more pronounced summer drought stretches than the coast.
- Mow height range: Maintain at 1.5 to 2.5 inches. Rotary or reel mower works. Cut higher going into fall to insulate the crown.
- Fertilizer schedule: 3 applications per year. Spring, early summer, late summer. Skip late fall feed in north LA to avoid pushing growth before freeze.
- Pre-emergent timing: Apply in early March in north LA. Second application 8-10 weeks later.
Honest Comparison
Meyer vs The Closest Alternatives
Two side-by-side reads so you can pick straight, not guess.
Meyer vs. Empire
Meyer wins for cold tolerance in north LA. Empire wins for heat and humidity tolerance in south LA, plus broader supply. If you live in Caddo, Bossier, Ouachita, or Rapides Parish, Meyer is the smarter pick. South of I-10, Empire wins.
Meyer vs. Palisades
Both are Z. japonica. Meyer has better cold tolerance for north LA. Palisades has better salt and heat tolerance for south LA. Pick Meyer for north Louisiana. Pick Palisades for the southern half of the state and especially coastal parishes.
Common Questions
Meyer Sod FAQ
Meyer extends to USDA Zone 5 vs Empire's Zone 6. In a hard winter, the cold tolerance difference can be the difference between intact turf and dead patches that need replacement in spring. North LA freezes get harder than south LA freezes.
Yes. Spring Valley Sod Farm in Ruston grows Meyer Z-52, and Craft Turf supplies Meyer to LA markets. North LA supply is solid. South LA supply is limited because Empire and Palisades dominate that market.
Meyer typically costs comparable to Empire per pallet in north Louisiana markets. In south LA where Empire dominates, Meyer may cost more due to lower volume. Contractor pricing applies on volume.
Yes. Meyer is a warm-season grass and thrives in Louisiana summers. The cold tolerance is a bonus, not a tradeoff. North LA homeowners get the heat tolerance plus the freeze protection.
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