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[ARCHIVED THREAD] - Lawn care people... When to seed a lawn?

Posted: 9/8/2004 5:39:38 AM EDT

Like it says. Have a yard that they layed sod down last year. It did ok, but has some bare spots. I'd like to spread some seed on it. When can I do this?

Posted: 9/8/2004 5:53:25 AM EDT

[#1]

AFTER the summer growing season is over, this way the energy of the p[lant goes into the roots instead of the leaves.

Depending on your region, early to late autumn is best. Don't forget to fertilize and water.

Actually, what are the chances you can just buy a few pieces of sod of the same grass to match? It's be a lot less trouble...

Posted: 9/8/2004 5:54:58 AM EDT

[#2]

Quoted:
AFTER the summer growing season is over, this way the energy of the p[lant goes into the roots instead of the leaves.

Depending on your region, early to late autumn is best. Don't forget to fertilize and water.

Actually, what are the chances you can just buy a few pieces of sod of the same grass to match? It's be a lot less trouble...

I could go that route, but pulling old sod isnt my idea of fun. Had to do that for the garden, and I wasnt impressed. I was just hoping I could go out and spread some seed and be done with it. I'm not looking for a quick perfect fix, just something to help the bare spots get going.

Posted: 9/8/2004 5:55:21 AM EDT

[#3]

November.

www.oznet.ksu.edu/news/sty/2002/lawnseeding010902.htm

Posted: 9/8/2004 5:57:14 AM EDT

[#4]

Quoted:
November.

Watch out for frost...

Ideally, you want the soil temperature to remain steady in the mid-50's to encourage germination, with further developement of stolons and rhizomes....

Posted: 9/8/2004 5:59:44 AM EDT

[#5]

Quoted:
November.

www.oznet.ksu.edu/news/sty/2002/lawnseeding010902.htm

PERFECT!! Thats even in Wichita, and I live in Kansas City!! Appreicate it!!

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