Did you know that planting grass seeds in late Spring - Summer is ideal in California? Weather Consideration When Planting Grass Seeds: While grass can grow at almost any time within the growing season, there are a couple of local weather considerations to make. First, look for any storms that may be coming up. You’ll be more successful if you sow the seeds just prior to a rain shower. However, it you plant the seeds just prior to a down pour or thunderstorm you may literally be washing your seeds down the drain. Some rain will help your seeds germinate. Too much rain will cause the seeds to runoff towards storm drains, especially on virgin or prepared soil. On the other hand, if you plant seeds during a drought it will be very difficult to keep them irrigated enough to help them establish roots. If you have an opportunity to select the time you plant wait until the day before or the day of a rain shower to sow your seeds. Secondly, do not plant during an extreme cold snap or heat wave. These abnormal temperatures will make it difficult for the seeds to germinate.
Posted on: Mon, 17 Mar 2014 18:16:51 +0000
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