How Much Grass Seed Do I Need to Cover an Acre?
- According to Jim Gibbs, microbiologist and botanist, ryegrass for lawns is planted at the rate of 4 pounds for every 1,000 square feet. This would convert to about 172 pounds for an acre.
- Bermuda grass is generally planted at 2 to 3 lbs. per 1,000 square feet or 90 to 135 lbs. per acre. For improved varieties, do not exceed 3 lbs. per 1,000 square feet.
- Professionals normally lay down 350 pounds of grass seed per acre, according to Greg Pierce of Lawn Master, Inc. This would be for mixed grass seeds.