Bermuda Seasonal Stages
Winter: Dormant, brown, still alive — DO NOT use total-kill products like RoundUp. Early Spring (50-70°F): Waking up, slow growth, green shoots appear. Late Spring (70-80°F): Growth accelerates, runners appear, spreading and thickening. Early Summer (85-90°F): Growth SURGES. Mid Summer (90°F+): Continuous growth if water is available. Fall: Growth slows, stays green until frost.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does bermuda go dormant?
Bermuda goes dormant and turns brown after the first frost in fall. It stays dormant through winter. The grass is still alive underground, so never apply total-kill products like RoundUp during dormancy.
When does bermuda start growing in spring?
Bermuda begins waking up when soil temperatures reach 50-70 degrees F in early spring. You will see slow green-up and scattered shoots. Full active growth begins once temperatures consistently hit 80+ degrees F.
What temperature does bermuda grow best at?
Bermuda's ideal growing temperature is 85-90 degrees F. Growth surges in early summer and continues through mid-summer as long as water is available. Growth slows in fall as temperatures drop.
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