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St. Augustine Grass: No Seed Available—Use Sod or Sprigs

St. Augustinegrass (Stenotaphrum secundatum) rarely produces viable seed. Seed companies have abandoned production. The only establishment methods are sod, plugs, or sprigs.

Planting from Sprigs

See "St. Augustine Grass – Planting from Sprigs" for step-by-step instructions.

Do not waste money on "St. Augustine seed" scams.

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