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A warm-weather grass native to Southeast Asia, Zoysia (Zoysia spp.) has recently gained popularity in Spain.<\/p>\n

A slow-growing, low-cut grass, Zoysia produces sod capable of forming a dense covering that is resistant to trampling, and grows well in total sunlight or partial shade. It requires less mowing and fertilization than Bermuda grass, is more resistant to mowing, and is easier to keep away from weeds due to its density.<\/p>\n

However, once this variety comes in contact with a meadow, it is difficult to control, since Zoysia tolerates selective herbicides relatively well.<\/p>\n

Zoysia is well adapted to the warm areas of Spain, and is usually planted as sod. Seed species are available, but they may lose some of their desirable characteristics with respect to sod-forming cultivars.<\/p>\n

Before starting with the annual maintenance plan, we recommend performing a soil analysis that covers pH, phosphorus levels, potassium levels, etc. Adequate soil is necessary to produce a healthy, attractive and high quality surface. Zoysia will tolerate a wide pH range, but prefers soils with a pH between 5.8-6.5.<\/p>\n

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Once Zoysia sod is established, it can form a thatch (accumulation of dead and decaying residues of the plant on the surface of the soil), especially when infrequent mowing is done at high altitudes or when it is over-fertilized or over-irrigated. It\u00bb\u2122s necessary to remove the thatch every 2-3 years through aeration (punctured or scarified), but be careful, since Zoysia has a very slow recovery rate.<\/p>\n

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Zoysia performs best when mowed with spiral machinery, although good results are also achieved when a properly sharpened rotary mower is used. You should cut as low as possible without scaling, which damages the plant. Uneven terrain may make it difficult to mow Zoysia at the preferred low level.<\/p>\n

In Spain, we can find Zoysia varieties such as Geo, Empire, Zenith, and Zeon.<\/p>\n

Zoysia is susceptible to diseases such as rust, white mold (Sclerotinia spp.), and large patch (Rhizoctonia spp.), which is sometimes called brown patch or zoysia patch.<\/p>\n

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ZOYSIA MAINTENANCE CALENDAR <\/strong><\/p>\n

The following table shows the optimal time period to perform maintenance practices. The optimal maintenance period may begin earlier or last longer due to weather changes in the study area.<\/p>\n

A<\/strong>\u00c2\u00a0shows acceptable months for the designated task
\nB<\/strong>\u00c2\u00a0shows the best months for the designated task<\/p>\n

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TASKS FROM MARCH TO MAY<\/strong><\/p>\n