WHEN BEST TO PLANT SEED?

The BEST time to plant centipede is in late spring / early summer after soil temperatures are 70+ degrees and all danger of freeze or frost is past.  This generally takes 80+ consistent day highs in temperatures to achieve this temperature.  Centipede is a warm season grass and should NOT generally be planted in late fall. 

Dormant Winter Seeding:
Occasionally if late fall planting is absolutely required, you can attempt the more risky planting method using the winter dormant seeding method in late fall months. Read above link for more information on this method.

Centipede Sprigs and Sod:
Sprigs and Sod will not produce roots unless the soil temperature exceeds 55^o F for several weeks.  Keep this in mind when deciding on when to sprig, plug or sod a warm season grass.