Compadre is specially formulated for faster germination and establishment, yet has low fertilizer and water needs. Compadre is a perfect grass for golf courses in transition zones because of its low maintenance requirements. Compadre is PURE (Raw) seeds primed for fast germination! -- No coating material on these seeds means you get the most seeds for your $$. 

Read about comparison of Compadre with Other Zoysia varieties.

Compadre ZOYSIA: This zoysiagrass variety has been chosen by Seed Research breeders due to its high turf quality, very dark green color and consistent seed yield. Compadre Zoysia has performed well in turfgrass trial plantings in various locations, in comparison to both seeded and vegetative varieties. Compadre Zoysia seed is recommended as a good replacement for many of the existing vegetative and seeded zoysia varieties that are slow to germinate and establish from seed or plugs - the seed have been primed for faster germination & establishment. 

Mixing Compadre Zoysia with a turf-type tall fescue can produce an excellent year round turf, in the transition zone and temperate climates. Like other zoysia varieties, Compadre Zoysia does go dormant in winter, but this variety generally goes dormant later than other varieties, and will usually be the first to green up the following spring. While dormant, it maintains a pleasant, uniform golden brown color until warm weather returns. With proper care and preparation, dormant Compadre can be overseeded for winter green color.   

PLANTING RATE:
Compadre - Pure Seeds: Plant 1 to 2 lbs. per 1000 sq. ft.

• Plant in Late Spring / Summer - Follow seed rate recommendations (1-2 lbs. seed per 1000 sq ft.).  More on when to plant Zoysia seed.
• Plant on a weed free, grass free, prepared soil area.  Do not plant with ryegrass or in FALL.  Keeping the area shade free is important, so mow regular as weeds appear during establishment.
• Well prepared seedbed required. - If you can't irrigate, don't plant
• WATER DAILY (or even twice a day - morning & afternoon) FOR first 15-25 days until seedlings have sprouted. - Then every other day.  Skip watering when it rains.  After first 8-10 weeks you can water as needed.
• Follow proper maintenance for your new lawn (Water, Mow, Fertilize, etc.)

PLANTING & STABLISHMENT INFO:
Planting Compadre seed - Professional Instructions
Zenith & Compadre Planting Directions
About Compadre (PDF)
Also read about Planting Zenith Zoysia - Same instructions would apply to Compadre Seeds

Name Change Note: Compadre Zoysia was formerly known as Companion Zoysia.
The name was changed due to a trademark agreement.
It is the exact same grass variety - just with a new name.

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Compadre is great for early spring green-up! View Compadre Zoysia Pictures:  Caution: Large picture file sizes / May be slow to load Large Picture of Compadre Zoysia Closeup picture of Compadre Zoysia "Compadre Zoysia is everything you need in a turfgrass," said Mike Hills, Research Agronomist for Seed Research. "It's a top performer in stressful conditions, a natural weed suppressor and a survivor in extreme summer and winter climates."

Due to its late fall dormancy and early spring green-up, Compadre can be overseeded for winter green color.  It is best to wait until the second year of growth to overseed so as allow the Zoysia to become fully matured and established.  Compadre is an ideal choice for renovations or new construction as well and can be maintained at variable mowing heights for different purposes.  It is extremely tolerant of high salt concentrations in water or soil.