UC Verde Plugs - 128 Ct.
UC Verde Plugs - 128 Ct.
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'UC Verde' is shipped to you in trays of 128 plugs, ready to plant!
- Orders placed by 2pm Fri will be delivered the following Weds/Thurs
- 1 tray Covers 128 ft² at recommended 12" spacing, 200 ft² at 15" spacing
- For zones 8b-13b with 7-8 hours+ of sunlight/day
- Bred by the University of California specifically for California's climate.
- Requires up to 75% less water than traditional turf
- Eligible for water rebates in many cities due to water efficiency
- Allergy-friendly with low pollen production
- Low maintenance: can be mowed only once a year, suppresses weeds, and has minimal fertilizer needs.
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We are in Zone 9B and replaced our back lawn last year with UC Verde. The hardest part was removing the old patchwork of grass species and killing off the dreaded bermuda grass.
Once we got the UC Verde in, it was pretty smooth sailing. The plugs look tiny at first, but they fill in quickly with our Central Valley heat. We planted in May and got almost full coverage by the end of summer, minus some shady spots that we are hoping might thicken with more time.
Chris with UC Verde has been a constant source of helpful info throughout the process. Chris talked us through some delivery mishaps (FedEx’s fault) and helped us identify the cause of some early yellowing (we reduced the water too soon).
I ordered 5 trays of plugs for an area rough 500 sq ft. I planted in May on completely new soil above a new retaining wall. The soil was not great quality so I added some lawnsoil and compost to the top layer. The progress over the spring was initially slow because the area is partially shaded until the sun angle moves farther north. It took off in July-Sept and filled in well, except for a couple of trouble spots that hopefully will fill in this summer. It was a decent amount of work to irrigate by hand since we don't have underground sprinkler but looking forward to minimal water now that it's established. It's a very soft area to hang outside - my dog loves it the most!
Thank you for taking the time to share all of this detail! What you described is actually very typical, especially in a new planting area with partial shade. UC Verde often starts slowly while it establishes roots, then really accelerates mid-summer once temperatures warm up.
The small spots you mentioned should continue to fill in this coming season, and a spring fertilization will help it thicken even more. We’re glad to hear it’s comfortable to use, and that your dog approves! We appreciate the update and the effort you put into the installation.
We love our UC Verde Buffalograss! We have been planting it in stages, and it has been worth the time and investment!
Thanks for taking the time to share this and for the photo! The established UC Verde in the back looks great, and the newly planted plugs in front are right on track, they'll start spreading and connecting as soil temperatures warm. We appreciate the update!
I've had this in my backyard for about 10 years now. It's amazing. We were gone for a week one summer when it got to be over 110 for several days. All in all, it went about two weeks without water in those temps and still thrived.
Great grass!