{"title":"Dichondra Seed","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-style: italic;\"\u003eDichondra Seed (Dichondra Repens)\u003c\/span\u003e -\u003c\/span\u003e \nDichondra is a small leafed matting perennial native to the southeastern\n states, has received considerable attention in recent years as a lawn \nsubstitute or ground cover in the South and on the West Coast in the \nU.S., in Greece, Italy and Spain.  Dichondra is also known as lawn leaf \nor pony foot, Dichondra spreads by under ground runners or stolons. The \nsmall kidney shaped leaves, about a half inch across, have a tendency to\n grow somewhat larger, with longer stems, in shade. In its massed \neffect, dichondra has the appearance of clover, and the resulting thick \nsod is usually 1.5 - 2 inches high. Dichondra is surprisingly tolerant \nas far as various types of soil are concerned, and has proved to be \nsuccessful in both the sun and shade.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eSeed Rate:\u003c\/span\u003e 1.5 to 2 lbs. per 1000 sq. ft. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eSeed Depth:\u003c\/span\u003e 1\/4 inch\u003cbr\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003ePlanting Time:\u003c\/span\u003e Spring, Summer\u003cbr\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eFertilizer:\u003c\/span\u003e 1\/2 to 1 lb. per 1000 sq. ft. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eMowing:\u003c\/span\u003e 1\/2 to 1 inch\u003cbr\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003epH:\u003c\/span\u003e 5.5 - 6.2\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003ePlanting Directions \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n Dichondra can be grown from seed very easily.  The recommended seeding \nrate for coated Dichondra is 3 pounds of seed per 1,000 square feet.  \nThe best time to sow Dichondra is from March through May; midsummer \nplanting will germinate faster but will need careful, frequent \nwaterings.  Planting early will produce sturdy root systems that can \ntake mid-summer heat and some water stress.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eFor New Lawns:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n Prepare the seed bed as you would for a new grass lawn. Dichondra seeds\n sown in spring do not need mulch; just rake the seed gently and roll it\n with a light roller.  If you sow in the summer, use just enough of a \nlight mulch of damp peat moss to cover.  This will help keep the seedbed\n moist. \u003cspan style=\"font-style: italic;\"\u003e DO NOT LET THE SEEDBED DRY OUT !!! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eCaring for Dichondra Lawns:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n Dichondra needs as much care as most grass lawns for a neat \nappearance.   It needs regular, thorough waterings to maintain a deep \nroot system, especially during hot weather.  It also prefers frequent \nlight fertilizing.  Fertilize with the lightest application recommended,\n according to label directions, once every 2 to 3 weeks.  \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \nDepending on what you want your Dichondra lawn to look like,  you can \nmow it frequently, seldom or not at all.  Grown in full sun and given \nlots of use, Dichondra stays low and even, needing mowing infrequently, \nif ever.  Dichondra grown in the shade or given little use may need \nfrequent mowing to give it an even appearance.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Mowing to 3\/4” \nheight (higher during hot weather to avoid stress) will encourage a \nsmall leafed, even Dichondra lawn, but you will need to mow it \nregularly. You can mow at a 1-1\/2 to 2” height more infrequently; this \nwill promote a less consistent texture and leaves of varying sizes.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e If you mow Dichondra too close, you’ll get a scalped look; top dress it with a light  mulch to help it come back.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\n Dichondra flea beetle can devastate Dichondra lawns.  The first signs \nof the disease are browning leaves with engraved lines where tissue has \nbeen gnawed.  To control, apply diazinon as soon as possible, following \nlabel directions carefully.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e The best weed control is simply to \nkeep you Dichondra lawn growing so luxuriantly that weeds cannot get a \nroot hold.  If you do find weeds, hand pull them before they have a \nchance to spread.  If you decide to use chemical weed controls, it is \nvery important to purchase a product especially formulated for use on \nspecific Dichondra lawn weeds.  Follow the label directions exactly, as \nDichondra can be considered a broad-leafed weed and general broad-leafed\n weed chemicals would also kill Dichondra.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"seedranch-dichondra-repens-seed-50-lbs","title":"Dichondra Seed (Dichondra Repens) Ground Cover","description":"\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ci\u003eDichondra Seed (Dichondra Repens)\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDichondra is a perennial ground cover that grows into a low, dense, lush carpet. Dichondra is a warm season plant, and it performs best in mild\/warm climates. Dichondra spreads by under ground runners or stolons. The small kidney shaped leaves, about a half inch across, have a tendency to grow somewhat larger, with longer stems, in shade. In its massed effect, dichondra has the appearance of clover, and the resulting thick sod is usually 1.5 - 2 inches high. Dichondra is surprisingly tolerant as far as various types of soil are concerned, and has proved to be successful in both the sun and shade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeed Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.5 to 2 lbs. per 1000 sq. ft. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeed Depth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1\/4 inch\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spring, Summer\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFertilizer:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1\/2 to 1 lb. per 1000 sq. ft. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMowing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1\/2 to 1 inch\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003epH:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5.5 - 6.2\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Directions \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDichondra can be grown from seed very easily. The recommended seeding rate for coated Dichondra is 3 pounds of seed per 1,000 square feet. The best time to sow Dichondra is from March through May; midsummer planting will germinate faster but will need careful, frequent waterings. Planting early will produce sturdy root systems that can take mid-summer heat and some water stress.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor New Lawns:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePrepare the seed bed as you would for a new grass lawn. Dichondra seeds sown in spring do not need mulch; just rake the seed gently and roll it with a light roller. If you sow in the summer, use just enough of a light mulch of damp peat moss to cover. This will help keep the seedbed moist. \u003ci\u003e DO NOT LET THE SEEDBED DRY OUT !!! \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCaring for Dichondra Lawns:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDichondra needs as much care as most grass lawns for a neat appearance. It needs regular, thorough waterings to maintain a deep root system, especially during hot weather. It also prefers frequent light fertilizing. Fertilize with the lightest application recommended, according to label directions, once every 2 to 3 weeks. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDepending on what you want your Dichondra lawn to look like, you can mow it frequently, seldom or not at all. Grown in full sun and given lots of use, Dichondra stays low and even, needing mowing infrequently, if ever. Dichondra grown in the shade or given little use may need frequent mowing to give it an even appearance.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMowing to 3\/4 height (higher during hot weather to avoid stress) will encourage a small leafed, even Dichondra lawn, but you will need to mow it regularly. You can mow at a 1-1\/2 to 2 height more infrequently; this will promote a less consistent texture and leaves of varying sizes.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIf you mow Dichondra too close, youll get a scalped look; top dress it with a light mulch to help it come back.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDichondra flea beetle can devastate Dichondra lawns. The first signs of the disease are browning leaves with engraved lines where tissue has been gnawed. To control, apply diazinon as soon as possible, following label directions carefully.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe best weed control is simply to keep you Dichondra lawn growing so luxuriantly that weeds cannot get a root hold. If you do find weeds, hand pull them before they have a chance to spread. If you decide to use chemical weed controls, it is very important to purchase a product especially formulated for use on specific Dichondra lawn weeds. Follow the label directions exactly, as Dichondra can be considered a broad-leafed weed and general broad-leafed weed chemicals would also kill Dichondra.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Seed Ranch","offers":[{"title":"1 Lb.","offer_id":43560937619674,"sku":"dichondra-repens-seed-1","price":30.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5 Lbs.","offer_id":43560937586906,"sku":"dichondra-repens-seed-5","price":82.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"10 Lbs.","offer_id":43560937554138,"sku":"dichondra-repens-seed-10","price":134.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"20 Lbs.","offer_id":43560937521370,"sku":"dichondra-repens-seed-20","price":269.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"50 Lbs.","offer_id":43560937488602,"sku":"dichondra-repens-seed-50","price":504.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0014\/8157\/2452\/products\/faaec4efe675be9a1187519c9d066ce7_d312ce01-384f-437c-8ca4-6a9d8ec62453.jpg?v=1542325242"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0014\/8157\/2452\/collections\/9dc3db59cdee9a2817927e4ad85c318b.jpg?v=1542317960","url":"https:\/\/seedbarn.com\/collections\/dichondra-seed\/ground-cover-seed.oembed","provider":"Seed Barn","version":"1.0","type":"link"}