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Late August Too Late for Zoysia Seed: Use Ryegrass Nurse Crop

Late August is too late for slow-spreading zoysia seed. Instead, plant annual ryegrass in September. In late April, spray with glyphosate to kill rye, till in early May, and seed 'Zenith' zoysia. Tilling is essential for germination.

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