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Sod for Sale in North Port, FL
Discover the Best Sod for Sale North Port.
Bayside Sod delivers farm-fresh sod to North Port by the pallet or truckload, cut the day it ships at our family farm in Bradenton, with Bahia for the many North Port yards on a well with no sprinklers.
Ordering From North Port
Three Steps From Our Field to Your North Port Yard
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Pick the variety
Choose the grass that fits your yard. If you are on a well with no irrigation system, Bahia is the one; call and we will talk it through.
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Count the pallets
One pallet covers 400 sq ft. Divide your square footage by 400 and round up.
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We cut and deliver
We cut your order at the farm and truck it to North Port. Delivery starts at one pallet, and the fee is quoted with your order.
North Port Conditions
Wells Are Under the One-Day Order Too, Which Makes Bahia the North Port Grass
Much of North Port was platted in the 1950s and 60s on lots that still run on private wells and septic rather than city water. The Southwest Florida Water Management District’s one-day-per-week order, extended on September 22, 2026 through March 31, 2027, applies to those wells as much as to a utility meter. For a yard with no irrigation system, that settles the variety: Bahia establishes with hose watering and then lives on rain.
New sod of any kind still goes in. The order grants a 60-day establishment period, any day for the first 30 days and three days a week for the next 30, and bars HOAs from enforcing standards that require more water. Register the variance with the District before the install; our Sarasota County water restrictions guide walks through it. Check your North Port watering day (opens in a new tab).
Hurricane Ian, on September 28, 2022, left neighborhoods along the Myakkahatchee Creek under water for days. Grass that stays submerged that long dies, and the ground under it often needs regrading before new sod; our hurricane soil guide covers what to check first.
Grown on Our Farm
Seven Varieties Available for North Port Delivery
Bahia
Bahia
Drought and heat tolerant, low maintenance, and the only variety that does not need an irrigation system.
Bermuda
Bimini Bermuda
A fine-bladed Bermuda for full sun and heavy traffic, from backyards to sports turf.
St. Augustine
Bitterblue St. Augustine
Shade tolerant for yards with up to 60 percent shade, and holds up to pets and moderate traffic.
Zoysia
CitraZoy Zoysia
A University of Florida zoysia with a finer blade than EMPIRE and improved disease resistance, for a soft lawn.
St. Augustine
Floratam St. Augustine
The most common St. Augustine in the area, best for yards with about 80 percent sun.
Ready to Price Your North Port Order?
Tell us the variety and square footage, and we will quote the sod and the delivery.
Compare Varieties
Grass Comparison Based on Key Characteristics
Only Bahia grows without permanent irrigation.
| Variety | Sun and shade | Irrigation | Drought resistance | Foot traffic | Maintenance | Establishment time | Blade |
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| Bahia | Good for full sun, limited for shade | Irrigation required only to establish | Good to excellent | Moderate to good wear, moderate foot traffic | Low | Moderate | Medium width and texture |
| Bimini Bermuda | Excellent for full sun, limited for shade | Permanent irrigation recommended | Good | Good wear, moderate to heavy foot traffic | Moderate | Moderate to fast | Fine texture, narrow, and pointed |
| Bitterblue St. Augustine | Good for full sun, moderate for shade | Permanent irrigation required | Moderate | Good wear, moderate foot traffic | Moderate | Moderate | Broad and coarse |
| CitraZoy Zoysia | Good for full sun, limited for shade | Permanent irrigation required | Moderate | Good wear, moderate foot traffic | Moderate | Moderate to slow | Fine to medium texture, narrow leaf blade |
| EMPIRE Zoysia | Good for full sun, limited for shade | Permanent irrigation required | Moderate | Good wear, moderate foot traffic | Moderate | Moderate to slow | Fine to medium texture, narrow leaf blade |
| Floratam St. Augustine | Good for full sun, limited for shade | Permanent irrigation required | Moderate | Good wear, moderate foot traffic | Moderate | Moderate | Broad and coarse |
| Fusion St. Augustine | Thrives in full sun and moderate shade | Permanent irrigation required | Moderate | Good wear, moderate foot traffic | Routine inputs, the same as any St. Augustine lawn | Moderate | Broad and coarse |
Our Guarantee
Fresh on Arrival, or We Replace It
If the quality of your sod disappoints you on arrival, we replace it or refund your money. For installation, you make the final payment only once you are satisfied. Bayside Sod is a fifth-generation family farm, growing sod in Bradenton since 1987.
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North Port Sod Questions
Wells, Delivery Fees, Flood Recovery, and Watering in North Port
Do you deliver sod to North Port?
Yes. We deliver from our farm in Bradenton to homes and job sites across North Port, from Wellen Park and Heron Creek to North Port Estates and Warm Mineral Springs. Delivery requires at least one pallet (400 sq ft).
What does delivery to North Port cost?
Free delivery covers homeowners in Bradenton and Sarasota. North Port is our longest regular run, so orders carry a delivery fee that depends on the address and the load; we quote it with the order. Call (941) 702-1746 for today’s pallet price and the fee to your street.
I am on a well with no sprinklers. What grass will live?
Bahia. It needs water only until it establishes, then rates good to excellent for drought. Every other variety we grow needs permanent irrigation or has it recommended, and the District’s one-day order applies to private wells as well as city water.
Can I install new sod in North Port during the water restrictions?
Yes. The one-day-per-week schedule runs through March 31, 2027, but new lawns get a 60-day establishment period: any day for 30 days, then three days a week. Register the variance with the District before the install and keep a written watering log. Our Sarasota County water restrictions guide has the contacts and the steps.
How do I fix a lawn that sat under water after Ian?
Grass that stayed submerged for days is usually dead, and the soil underneath may be compacted or have shifted. Remove the dead turf, regrade any low spots so water drains, and check the soil before new sod goes down. Our guide on how hurricanes affect soil covers the steps.
Can you install the sod in North Port too?
Yes. Our crew removes the old lawn with a sod cutter, preps the soil, and lays the new sod, and you make the final payment only when you are satisfied.
Is Turf Care available in North Port?
Not yet for most North Port addresses. Turf Care serves Manatee and Sarasota counties from Moccasin Wallow Road in the north to Clark Road in the south, and we are expanding the area, so call to ask about yours. Plans start at $79 a month and include soil testing. See Turf Care plans.
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Get Fresh Sod Delivered in North Port
Call the farm or send the quote form, and we will price the sod and the delivery to your address.