When cutting Bermuda grass, it should not be cut so that more than what fraction of the blade length is removed?

When cutting Bermuda grass, it should not be cut so that more than what fraction of the blade length is removed?

• A. 3/4 of the blade length
• B. 1/3 of the blade length
• C. 1/2 of the blade length
• D. 1 inch of the blade length

Answer: (B)

When mowing Bermuda grass, the guideline is to remove no more than about one-third of the blade length in a single mowing. This “one-third rule” keeps enough leaf tissue available for photosynthesis so the plant can keep growing vigorously and recover quickly after cutting. If you remove more than one-third at once, you stress the turf, reduce its ability to photosynthesize, and it can look and perform poorly—especially in heat or drought conditions. The other options would require taking off too much blade at once, which is why they’re not recommended, and the idea isn’t about a fixed inch measure since blade length varies. For practical use, estimate the blade length you have and aim to cut off roughly one-third or less each time to maintain healthy, dense Bermuda turf.

When mowing Bermuda grass, the guideline is to remove no more than about one-third of the blade length in a single mowing. This “one-third rule” keeps enough leaf tissue available for photosynthesis so the plant can keep growing vigorously and recover quickly after cutting. If you remove more than one-third at once, you stress the turf, reduce its ability to photosynthesize, and it can look and perform poorly—especially in heat or drought conditions. The other options would require taking off too much blade at once, which is why they’re not recommended, and the idea isn’t about a fixed inch measure since blade length varies. For practical use, estimate the blade length you have and aim to cut off roughly one-third or less each time to maintain healthy, dense Bermuda turf.