Sugar Safety for St. Augustine Floratam

Zero Risk to Any Grass

Sugar contains nothing harmful to plants. It exclusively feeds beneficial soil microbes. St. Augustine Floratam responds excellently—thick, dark green, weed-free without herbicides for 6+ years.

Protocol for Floratam

• 1 lb sugar/250-300 sq ft spring and fall
• Water deeply (6+ inches)
• No synthetic fertilizers needed once soil builds
• If transitioning: apply sugar WITH fertilizer to protect microbes

Results Timeline

Weed reduction visible in weeks; full program maturity in 3-4 years. Deep watering and high mowing (3"+) essential companions.