Buffalo Grass Seeds
- HOW TO GROW
- FAST FACTS
- REVIEWS
HOW TO GROW
Sowing: Direct sow either in late fall or early spring. Plant buffalo grass seeds just below the surface of the soil, compacting the soil very firmly. Keep the soil lightly moist until germination, which usually occurs within 14-21 days.
Growing: Water seedlings regularly until they become established. This plant grows best in average, well drained soil, though it adapts to nearly any soil type including poor soil and clay. It tolerates drought, heat, and cold temperatures well. This plant makes an excellent choice for controlling erosion, as well as being a very popular choice for low maintenance and low traffic turf. For growing turf, keep in mind that the grass should never be cut lower than 2-3" high; also, water in dry weather to maintain the most attractive appearance since this plant tend to turn brown in extreme drought. This plant eventually spreads by stolons and rhizomes.
Seed Saving: At the end of the season, the female plants will develop small seed heads that eventually turn from green to tan. They can be difficult to harvest because of their location near the base of the plant's stems. Remove the seed heads as soon as they ripen to a tan color and begin to dry; spread them out to finish drying. Separate the seeds from the husks, and store buffalo grass seeds in a cool, dry place.
FAST FACTS
Latin Name: Buchloe dactyloides
Species Origin: US Native Grass or Sedge
Type: Native Grasses, Warm Season
Life Cycle: Perennial
USDA Zones: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10
US Regions: Mountain, Arid/Desert, Plains/Texas, Midwest, Southeast
Seeds per Ounce: 1,500
Stratification: No Stratification
Germination Ease: No Stratification
Sunlight: Full Sun
Height: 10 Inches
Color: Green, Brown
Bloom Season: Blooms Early Summer, Blooms Late Summer
Quality!
I like how there is a high germination rate to these seeds. They are a delight to witness after summers hot end. Especially the grasses that bloom in the cooler times. This buffalo grass helps solve bald spots in the yard.
Delivery
I haven't yet seeded, but due to the reviews I anticipate a great patch of grass,,,,,,, ????. it arrived in a few days after placing the order. I was so impressed with the packaging and quick response from everwilde farms, that I placed a second order.
Excellent product
The buffalo grass seed arrived quickly and was in excellent condition. We weeded the area, pressed the seeds into the soil, and then topped with about 1/4" of topsoil. It sprouted within about 2 weeks, just as advertised.
Seeding from scratch
Hello Everwilde, I am 3 weeks into my project and I am starting to get some sprouts. I have some seeds in a container inside due to the cold, that are a week ahead of outdoors. I started getting sprouts at 2 weeks indoors, so I'm hoping to see some outside any day now. Time will tell but if it matches the indoor batch I'm getting good germination so it's looking like a good product at a good price.
Not warm enough yet.
The buffalo grass seeds came packaged in Everwildes usual awesome ziplock type bag with planting instructions on the back. They arrived quickly and shipping was less than some other places. I can't report on how well they grow just yet as our temps here in Oklahoma are not quite consistently warm enough for the seeds to sprout. I'm hoping to fill in some sandy bare spots in my native meadow with this native grass. Thank you Everwild for offering this seed.
Buffalo grass
I received my buffalo grass seeds quickly. It is almost two weeks since it was planted. No signs yet of any sprouting.
Buffalo Grass
Just ordered, reasonable delivery.
Fast Shipping!
Very excited for my seeds to grow! Product shipped fast and was a great price.
So far so good!
This is great grass seed! I'm new to the growing from scratch game. This seed germinated in less than 1 week. It was blown around for 3 days ( 20 mph gusts) and then a long soaking rain that I thought would wash it all out. But no! Still in place and thriving! I can't wait for summer!
Arrived fast and sprouted
I always do a test of my seeds to make sure they are even viable and sprout before I go through with planting them and waiting. I ordered about 10 different types of prairie grasses (this is one of them), and they all have sprouted nicely, so I know they are good seeds. The shipment arrived very quickly, it only took a couple days from when I ordered. The seeds are packaged very nicely in gold packets. Very happy with the seeds, would order again!
Good service
website was easy to use and I received my order promptly.
New customer for native grasses.
First time to order seeds online. Very nice selection of native grasses and you can order smaller or larger packets. I ordered one of each size, happily there was no concern. They arrived in the time stated. Price was reasonable. I plan to return to the site and order more.
Excellent order handling
Quick response to online order, and speedy delivery. Excellent packaging: resealable mylar, and it's beautiful too. I also appreciate the Scripture quote. The seeds look great, obviously buffalo grass, we have just sown and will see how they fare, acknowledging that we are sowing them halfway through the local growing season.
Easy ordering & fast shipping!
I ordered buffalo grass seed to replace a section of weedy lawn in my front yard, complementing my native pollinator garden. Ordering was easy and shipping fast. Seed about to be planted, hoping for good germination!
Quick response time
Product was shipped and received very quickly. Will do future business with Everwilde again.
I have Buffalo Grass
I am in Greenville SC, Taylors actually. I must be the only person in SC trying to have a Buffalo Grass front yard. Since 2013 I have dabbled with Buffalo Grass in my front yard. I am guilty of just piddling with the stuff, usually only an ounce at a time. I don't have a reliable water source, just me and a hose pipe, so what grass that has grown is very determined. It is spreading slowly, I try to never cut it. I think buying fescue every season is wasted money. This year I took the leap and went for a pound of seed. I'm gonna rake it in and hopefully keep it wet long enough for it to germinate. Thanks for the seeds.
Congrats
You were very helpful. Very fast shipping.
Buffalo Grass
Easy transaction and fast shipping. The sales department willingly tracked down the possible varieties that could be in the package.
Just keep watering
After looking at several websites, I choose this one. Although soil type, and growing conditions not suitable for this grass, I thought to see if it might grow. After ground preparation, and following instructions for planting... I watered faithfully, and was about to give up, when I noticed, the grass was sprouting. Great information on website, and instructions on the seed pouch. Hope to expand the area next spring, and purchase again from Everwilde!! Thank you.
Buffalo grass
I've just gotten this and will be waiting to plant in the spring....
Buffalo Grass
I've been experimenting with this BG in the upper part of South Carolina for several years. The grass is beautiful and it tends to stay green all year. Doesn't need mowing, grows in clay soil and spreads. I only invest one ounce at a time. Spreading the seed on aerated soil give that a 3. Keeping the seed watered, my bad, give that a 3. I've tried growing my on plugs, give that a 3. I made pre planting packets from egg holders from paper egg crates, with 5 seed and 1/4 oz. of fertilizer held in by a tissue lid, give that a 3. I have some growing in a patch of Bermuda grass and it is winning the battle pushing the Bermuda aside. It comes up as a single sprout and starts spreading. This year I am going to try clear plastic mini-greenhouses held in place by U-shaped weed-fabrics spikes over the seeds to trap moisture and keep squirrels away. I usually pull crabgrasses including the roots and plant them under my water-oaks where nothing grows. Where the crab-grass was i introduce the BG.
DESCRIPTION
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Most native grasses form large clumps, which do not work very well for mowing. Buffalo Grass spreads out more evenly like a turfgrass and is quite popular for those who want a native lawn that is resistant to drought and heat.
HOW TO GROW
Sowing: Direct sow either in late fall or early spring. Plant buffalo grass seeds just below the surface of the soil, compacting the soil very firmly. Keep the soil lightly moist until germination, which usually occurs within 14-21 days.
Growing: Water seedlings regularly until they become established. This plant grows best in average, well drained soil, though it adapts to nearly any soil type including poor soil and clay. It tolerates drought, heat, and cold temperatures well. This plant makes an excellent choice for controlling erosion, as well as being a very popular choice for low maintenance and low traffic turf. For growing turf, keep in mind that the grass should never be cut lower than 2-3" high; also, water in dry weather to maintain the most attractive appearance since this plant tend to turn brown in extreme drought. This plant eventually spreads by stolons and rhizomes.
Seed Saving: At the end of the season, the female plants will develop small seed heads that eventually turn from green to tan. They can be difficult to harvest because of their location near the base of the plant's stems. Remove the seed heads as soon as they ripen to a tan color and begin to dry; spread them out to finish drying. Separate the seeds from the husks, and store buffalo grass seeds in a cool, dry place.
FAST FACTS
Latin Name: Buchloe dactyloides
Species Origin: US Native Grass or Sedge
Type: Native Grasses, Warm Season
Life Cycle: Perennial
USDA Zones: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10
US Regions: Mountain, Arid/Desert, Plains/Texas, Midwest, Southeast
Seeds per Ounce: 1,500
Stratification: No Stratification
Germination Ease: No Stratification
Sunlight: Full Sun
Height: 10 Inches
Color: Green, Brown
Bloom Season: Blooms Early Summer, Blooms Late Summer
Reviews
Review
Quality!
I like how there is a high germination rate to these seeds. They are a delight to witness after summers hot end. Especially the grasses that bloom in the cooler times. This buffalo grass helps solve bald spots in the yard.
Review
Delivery
I haven't yet seeded, but due to the reviews I anticipate a great patch of grass,,,,,,, ????. it arrived in a few days after placing the order. I was so impressed with the packaging and quick response from everwilde farms, that I placed a second order.
Review
Excellent product
The buffalo grass seed arrived quickly and was in excellent condition. We weeded the area, pressed the seeds into the soil, and then topped with about 1/4" of topsoil. It sprouted within about 2 weeks, just as advertised.
Review
Seeding from scratch
Hello Everwilde, I am 3 weeks into my project and I am starting to get some sprouts. I have some seeds in a container inside due to the cold, that are a week ahead of outdoors. I started getting sprouts at 2 weeks indoors, so I'm hoping to see some outside any day now. Time will tell but if it matches the indoor batch I'm getting good germination so it's looking like a good product at a good price.
Review
Not warm enough yet.
The buffalo grass seeds came packaged in Everwildes usual awesome ziplock type bag with planting instructions on the back. They arrived quickly and shipping was less than some other places. I can't report on how well they grow just yet as our temps here in Oklahoma are not quite consistently warm enough for the seeds to sprout. I'm hoping to fill in some sandy bare spots in my native meadow with this native grass. Thank you Everwild for offering this seed.
Review
Buffalo grass
I received my buffalo grass seeds quickly. It is almost two weeks since it was planted. No signs yet of any sprouting.
Review
Buffalo Grass
Just ordered, reasonable delivery.
Review
Fast Shipping!
Very excited for my seeds to grow! Product shipped fast and was a great price.
Review
So far so good!
This is great grass seed! I'm new to the growing from scratch game. This seed germinated in less than 1 week. It was blown around for 3 days ( 20 mph gusts) and then a long soaking rain that I thought would wash it all out. But no! Still in place and thriving! I can't wait for summer!
Review
Arrived fast and sprouted
I always do a test of my seeds to make sure they are even viable and sprout before I go through with planting them and waiting. I ordered about 10 different types of prairie grasses (this is one of them), and they all have sprouted nicely, so I know they are good seeds. The shipment arrived very quickly, it only took a couple days from when I ordered. The seeds are packaged very nicely in gold packets. Very happy with the seeds, would order again!
Review
Good service
website was easy to use and I received my order promptly.
Review
New customer for native grasses.
First time to order seeds online. Very nice selection of native grasses and you can order smaller or larger packets. I ordered one of each size, happily there was no concern. They arrived in the time stated. Price was reasonable. I plan to return to the site and order more.
Review
Excellent order handling
Quick response to online order, and speedy delivery. Excellent packaging: resealable mylar, and it's beautiful too. I also appreciate the Scripture quote. The seeds look great, obviously buffalo grass, we have just sown and will see how they fare, acknowledging that we are sowing them halfway through the local growing season.
Review
Easy ordering & fast shipping!
I ordered buffalo grass seed to replace a section of weedy lawn in my front yard, complementing my native pollinator garden. Ordering was easy and shipping fast. Seed about to be planted, hoping for good germination!
Review
Quick response time
Product was shipped and received very quickly. Will do future business with Everwilde again.
Review
I have Buffalo Grass
I am in Greenville SC, Taylors actually. I must be the only person in SC trying to have a Buffalo Grass front yard. Since 2013 I have dabbled with Buffalo Grass in my front yard. I am guilty of just piddling with the stuff, usually only an ounce at a time. I don't have a reliable water source, just me and a hose pipe, so what grass that has grown is very determined. It is spreading slowly, I try to never cut it. I think buying fescue every season is wasted money. This year I took the leap and went for a pound of seed. I'm gonna rake it in and hopefully keep it wet long enough for it to germinate. Thanks for the seeds.
Review
Congrats
You were very helpful. Very fast shipping.
Review
Buffalo Grass
Easy transaction and fast shipping. The sales department willingly tracked down the possible varieties that could be in the package.
Review
Just keep watering
After looking at several websites, I choose this one. Although soil type, and growing conditions not suitable for this grass, I thought to see if it might grow. After ground preparation, and following instructions for planting... I watered faithfully, and was about to give up, when I noticed, the grass was sprouting. Great information on website, and instructions on the seed pouch. Hope to expand the area next spring, and purchase again from Everwilde!! Thank you.
Review
Buffalo grass
I've just gotten this and will be waiting to plant in the spring....
Review
Buffalo Grass
I've been experimenting with this BG in the upper part of South Carolina for several years. The grass is beautiful and it tends to stay green all year. Doesn't need mowing, grows in clay soil and spreads. I only invest one ounce at a time. Spreading the seed on aerated soil give that a 3. Keeping the seed watered, my bad, give that a 3. I've tried growing my on plugs, give that a 3. I made pre planting packets from egg holders from paper egg crates, with 5 seed and 1/4 oz. of fertilizer held in by a tissue lid, give that a 3. I have some growing in a patch of Bermuda grass and it is winning the battle pushing the Bermuda aside. It comes up as a single sprout and starts spreading. This year I am going to try clear plastic mini-greenhouses held in place by U-shaped weed-fabrics spikes over the seeds to trap moisture and keep squirrels away. I usually pull crabgrasses including the roots and plant them under my water-oaks where nothing grows. Where the crab-grass was i introduce the BG.