Blade & Mow Height
Blade: Fine to medium blade
Mow: 0.5 to 1.5 inches
Bermuda Sod Variety
TifTuf Sod in Louisiana
TifTuf is the newer UGA Bermuda that uses 38% less water than Tifway 419. Best drought tolerance in residential Bermuda. Now the mainstream Louisiana Bermuda standard for full-sun yards.
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What Is It?
TifTuf Sod Explained
TifTuf Bermuda is a UGA hybrid (Cynodon dactylon) released by the University of Georgia in 2015. It was bred specifically for drought tolerance and uses approximately 38% less water than the older Tifway 419 standard.
Best fit: full-sun residential and light commercial across Louisiana where the homeowner wants Bermuda's density and traffic tolerance with reduced watering needs. TifTuf is grown by Woerner Turf in LA and supplied through the broader UGA-licensed network.
Where TifTuf does not fit: shaded yards (Bermuda needs sun, period), or sports fields where Tifway 419's tighter mowing tolerance is preferred. TifTuf is the right pick for full-sun residential where water conservation matters.
At a Glance
TifTuf 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: Light shade tolerated, not a shade variety
Drought & Traffic
Drought: Excellent (38% less water than 419)
Traffic: High
USDA Zone
Zones 7-10
Salt Tolerance
Good
Soil pH
5.5 to 7.0
Louisiana Fit
Where TifTuf Fits Best in Louisiana
TifTuf is the mainstream residential Bermuda across Louisiana now. Replaces Tifway 419 for residential where 419 was historically used. Common in full-sun new construction across Houma, Lake Charles, Lafayette, Baton Rouge, and Shreveport. The water reduction is the headline benefit, the drought tolerance is the practical benefit during July-August stretches.
Common in: Full-sun new construction in Bayou Cane (Houma), South Lake Charles, Sulphur, Lafayette South, Baton Rouge Highland Road and Burbank corridor, Shreveport Spring Lake, Bossier City growth corridor
The LSU AgCenter turfgrass guide backs the regional fit data above. Send us your zip and we will tell you straight whether TifTuf fits your specific yard.
Pricing
TifTuf 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 TifTuf Sod
- Watering during establishment: Water twice a day for first 10 days. Daily for week 2. Established TifTuf needs about 0.6 to 0.8 inches per week, less than 419's 1+ inch.
- Mow height range: Maintain at 0.5 to 1.5 inches. Reel mower preferred. Sharp blades, mow 1-2 times per week in peak growth.
- Fertilizer schedule: 3 to 4 applications per year. Spring, early summer, late summer, optional early fall. Bermuda is heavier feeder than Zoysia or St. Augustine.
- Pre-emergent timing: Apply in mid-February (south LA) or early March (north LA). Critical for Bermuda which competes hard with crabgrass.
Honest Comparison
TifTuf vs The Closest Alternatives
Two side-by-side reads so you can pick straight, not guess.
TifTuf vs. Tifway 419
TifTuf is the newer UGA upgrade with 38% less water need. 419 is the proven 1960 sports-field and commercial standard. Pick TifTuf for residential and water-conscious installs. Pick 419 for sports fields and commercial where the proven track record matters.
TifTuf vs. Celebration
Both are residential-grade Bermudas with strong wear tolerance. TifTuf wins on water efficiency. Celebration wins on shade tolerance (1-2 hrs of partial shade OK) and family-yard wear. Pick TifTuf for water savings. Pick Celebration for family yards with kids and dogs.
Common Questions
TifTuf Sod FAQ
Yes. Woerner Turf at Donaldsonville and Ethel grows TifTuf, plus Lafayette Sod and several other LA producers. Supply is solid statewide. Same-week delivery is standard.
Yes, that figure is from UGA Drought Tolerance Trials comparing TifTuf to Tifway 419 under standardized conditions. Real-world water reduction depends on soil, exposure, and irrigation efficiency, but TifTuf consistently outperforms older Bermudas on drought tolerance.
TifTuf tolerates light shade better than 419 but no Bermuda is a shade variety. If your yard has sections under mature oaks with less than 5 hours of direct sun, use St. Augustine or Zoysia in those areas, not Bermuda.
TifTuf typically costs comparable to 419 or slightly more in Louisiana markets where it is the new mainstream. Contractor pricing applies on volume.
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