Description
Tifway 419, a sterile hybrid Bermuda grass (Cynodon dactylon x Cynodon transvaalensis) released in 1960 by the University of Georgia, is popular for residential lawns, sports fields, and high-traffic areas due to its excellent wear tolerance and dense growth. It thrives in warm climates like Las Vegas, offering a fine texture and deep green color. Its good drought tolerance suits water-scarce regions, but it requires 8+ hours of full sun and well-drained soils. Tifway 419 is highly tolerant of Vegas summer heat, remaining lush with proper care.
Maintenance includes mowing to ½–¾ inches at least weekly during the warm season, fertilization with 3–6 lbs. of nitrogen per 1,000 sq. ft. annually, and 1–2 inches of water per week. During drought, deep, infrequent watering and slightly reduced mowing height help conserve moisture, while aeration improves water absorption. As a sterile hybrid, it’s installed via sod and goes dormant in Las Vegas winters, browning until spring. Its rapid spreading and weed resistance make it durable for family yards.
Tifway 419’s adaptability to warm, arid conditions and ability to recover from wear make it ideal for high-use areas. Grown locally near Las Vegas, it ensures adaptability to the region’s high desert conditions, providing a reliable, vibrant turf for homeowners seeking a cost-effective, durable lawn.
Deliveries Can be Scheduled at Checkout
During peak season – Ensure to Place Order in advanced to secure your spot for delivery
Turf grass is a perishable product. It does have to be Installed the same day it is delivered. If the turf grass goes bad you will still be charged for it. The turf grass will have to be reordered & you will be responsible for this payment too.
PAYMENT TERMS: ALL ORDERS MUST BE PAID IN ADVANCE WITH A CREDIT/DEBIT CARD BEFORE DELIVERY CAN BE SCHEDULED
Watering & Maintenance
Consistent Watering
Newly installed lawns should be kept consistently wet for the first 7-10 days. Average watering time per cycle should be 5-20 minutes, 4-6 times per day.
If you notice water beginning to puddle, decrease the watering time. Once your lawn is established, reduce your watering to 2-3 times per week. Early morning watering is always the best.
Summer Schedule
| Number of Weeks | Times | Duration |
| First 2 Weeks | 4 Per Day | 5-10 min |
| 3rd Week | 1 Per Day | 10-25 min |
| Established Lawns | 2-3 Per Week | 10-45 min |
Winter Schedule (Overseeded Only)
| Number of Weeks | Times | Duration |
| First 2 Weeks | 2 Per Day | 10-15 min |
| 3rd Week | 1 Per Day | 15-20 min |
| Established Lawns | 1-2 Per Week | 10-45 min |
Maintenance Tips
To begin maintaining your lawn, you should start mowing no sooner than 2 weeks after installation. Mow frequently enough so that you remove no more than 1/3 of the height of the leaf at one time.
Use a fertilizer high in nitrogen with a ratio similar to 29-2-4 with iron, or 28-0-4 with iron. Be sure to adjust your watering schedule as the weather changes.
Rye Overseed
Perennial ryegrass (Lolium perenne) and annual ryegrass (Lolium multiflorum) may be used to overseed dormant bermudagrass lawns. They provide a green cover during the winter when this warm-season grass goes dormant and turns brown after frost. Alternatively, they can be used as a winter cover to help prevent erosion on new lawn areas where the permanent grass has not yet been planted. Keep in mind that overseeding may even retard the bermudagrass unless it is managed correctly in the spring because the ryegrass competes for moisture, sunlight, and nutrients. An established winter lawn requires the same maintenance as a permanent lawn. Mow when the grass is tall enough to cut, about 1 to 2 inches. Thereafter, mow to 1- to 1½-inches tall whenever the grass reaches a height of 2 to 2½ inches.
Make sure the mower blade is sharp to prevent ripping the ryegrass blades. If the ryegrass is properly fertilized, weekly mowing may be necessary. Ryegrass normally dies out in late spring, but if cool weather prevails, it can become persistent. To discourage the ryegrass, fertilizer applications should be made no later than mid-to late January. If possible, allow the lawn to remain on the dry side. This will stress the ryegrass and allow the transition back to warm-season turfgrass. However, do not allow the permanent grass to suffer from a lack of water at this time. In the spring, mow the ryegrass down to one-inch in height, which will weaken it and allow the permanent grass to rejuvenate. Be sure to not scalp the permanent lawn as this could also cause a delay in transition (i.e., green up in the spring). When the permanent grass resumes growth, begin regular maintenance, especially fertilization.
