Winter Care for New Tifton Bermuda Sod in El Paso

Tifton Bermuda = Top Choice

Disease-resistant, traffic-tolerant, low-water. Goes dormant (brown) in winter—normal.

Watering in Freezing Temps

• Water now (before dark) if air temp >30°F. Soil under sod stays liquid, insulated by grass mat.
• If frozen, wait for thaw. Do not water on frozen ground—ice layer can suffocate roots.
• Roots need 5+ weeks to establish; minimal top growth until spring.

Spring Assessment

Late spring: check for green-up. Replace dead patches with Tifton sod (not seed—varieties look different).

Outlook

Most winter-laid Bermuda survives if soil was moist at install. Keep off it; water only during warm spells.