Tifway 419 Bermuda
Find out what lawn environment Tifway 419 Bermuda is great for!
Tifway 419 Bermuda
Tifway 419 Bermuda has been the industry standard since the 1960s. New varieties have come on the market since then, particularly TifTuf, which are better in several aspects, but Tifway remains because it is very cost-effective. Most builders who install Bermuda use Tifway, though TifTuf is making great inroads into the building industry. Tifway is traffic-tolerant, somewhat drought-tolerant, and recovers quickly from external force damage. Tifway is quite budget-friendly, too! Tifway needs 8 or more hours of direct sun per day, and will thin out even in lightly shaded areas. It is a fast grower, so it needs to be mowed frequently (every 4-5 days) and kept short (0.5-1.5”) or it will thin out. Tifway is a sterile hybrid, as are all desirable bermudagrasses, so it is not available in seed form. Sodding is the preferred installation method.
Tifway 419 Bermuda
Industry-standard for Bermudagrass
Fine Blade width
Great density if maintained properly
Sun-loving (8 hours minimum required)
Somewhat drought tolerant
Mow every 4-5 days at 0.5-1.5″
Blue-green color
Repairs itself with runners at a medium rate of speed
Budget-friendly
Can become invasive if not properly maintained
Installations of Tifway 419 Bermuda
Tifway 419 Bermuda is a good turf for a sunny yard that gets medium to heavy traffic (dogs, kids, etc.). Although it is somewhat drought tolerant, maintenance is medium to high because it needs frequent mowing. A robotic mower is ideal for bermudagrass! It will go dormant in the winter with a straw color and does shed blades in winter that can be tracked into the house on shoes and pets. Here’s a Maintenance Calendar for Bermuda.
