Blade & Mow Height
Blade: Medium blade
Mow: 1 to 2 inches
Centipede Sod Variety
TifBlair Sod in Louisiana
TifBlair is the cold-tolerant Centipede from UGA. Better winter recovery than Common Centipede. The Centipede pick for north Louisiana acidic-soil acreage where harder freezes hit.
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What Is It?
TifBlair Sod Explained
TifBlair Centipede is a UGA cultivar of Eremochloa ophiuroides released in 1997. It was bred for improved cold tolerance over Common Centipede, with similar low-maintenance characteristics.
Best fit: north Louisiana rural acreage with acidic sandy soil where the homeowner wants Centipede's low maintenance plus better cold tolerance than Common Centipede provides. Suits Caddo, Bossier, Webster, Lincoln, Bienville, Sabine, Natchitoches, Vernon, La Salle, Catahoula parishes.
Where TifBlair does not fit: south LA where Common Centipede's lower price wins, or alkaline clay parishes (Centipede requires acidic soil regardless of cultivar). TifBlair is the right pick when north LA cold tolerance is the deciding factor.
At a Glance
TifBlair 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: Light shade tolerated
Drought & Traffic
Drought: Moderate
Traffic: Low to moderate
USDA Zone
Zones 6-10 (cold-tolerant for north LA)
Salt Tolerance
Low
Soil pH
4.5 to 6.0 (requires acidic soil)
Louisiana Fit
Where TifBlair Fits Best in Louisiana
TifBlair extends Centipede's useful range north into Caddo, Bossier, and Webster parishes where Common Centipede can suffer winter damage. Available through Oasis Sod Farms and the broader UGA-licensed grower network. Suits north LA piney woods rural acreage where homeowners want a low-maintenance lawn that holds up to harder winters.
Common in: Rural acreage across Caddo, Bossier, Webster, Lincoln, Bienville, Sabine, Natchitoches, Winn, Grant, La Salle parishes. North LA piney woods homestead lawns.
The LSU AgCenter turfgrass guide backs the regional fit data above. Send us your zip and we will tell you straight whether TifBlair fits your specific yard.
Pricing
TifBlair 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 TifBlair Sod
- Watering during establishment: Water twice daily for first 10 days. Daily for week 2. Established TifBlair needs about 0.5 inches per week. Avoid overwatering.
- Mow height range: Maintain at 1 to 2 inches. Mow every 2-3 weeks during peak growth.
- Fertilizer schedule: 1 light spring feed per year is enough. Avoid heavy fertilizer.
- Pre-emergent timing: Apply in early March in north LA. Second application 8-10 weeks later if weed pressure warrants.
Honest Comparison
TifBlair vs The Closest Alternatives
Two side-by-side reads so you can pick straight, not guess.
TifBlair vs. Common Centipede
TifBlair has better cold tolerance for north LA. Common Centipede is cheaper and more widely available across south and central LA. Pick TifBlair for Caddo, Bossier, Webster, and the harder-winter parishes. Pick Common Centipede for the southern half of LA.
TifBlair vs. Bahia
Both are low-maintenance rural picks. TifBlair Centipede stays denser and finer-textured for lawn use. Bahia tolerates wider pH range and is tougher for pasture and forage. Pick TifBlair for north LA rural lawns on acidic soil. Pick Bahia for pasture across any soil pH.
Common Questions
TifBlair Sod FAQ
TifBlair extends to USDA Zone 6 vs Common Centipede's Zone 7. North LA freezes can damage Common Centipede in a hard winter. TifBlair recovers faster and resumes spring green-up earlier in cooler parishes.
Available through Oasis Sod Farms and the UGA-licensed grower network. Supply is moderate in north LA. South LA supply is more limited because Common Centipede dominates that market.
Yes. All Centipede cultivars require acidic soil (pH 4.5 to 6.0). The cold tolerance is the only meaningful difference between TifBlair and Common. Soil pH requirement is identical.
TifBlair typically costs slightly more per pallet than Common Centipede due to the licensing premium. Worth it for north LA acreage where the cold tolerance reduces winter damage repair.
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