Grass Seed Germination
Grass seeds will germinate successfully in normal soils when the surface temperature of the soil does not go below 50 degrees, and where the daytime soil temperature exceeds 60 degrees. Grass seeds also need adequate moisture and adequate sunlight. The best time to plant, therefore, is when the daily soil surface temperature exceeds 60 degrees, and when there is adequate soil moisture to keep the soil moist throughout germination.
Turfgrass Species/Optimum Soil Temperatures for Seed Germination
Turfgrass Species |
Optimum soil temperatures for seed germination |
Creeping bentgrass |
59-86 |
Annual bluegrass |
68-86 |
Kentucky bluegrass |
59-86 |
Rough bluegrass |
68-86 |
Tall fescue |
68-86 |
Red fescue |
68-86 |
Sheep fescue |
59-77 |
Chewings fescue |
69-77 |
Perennial ryegrass |
68-86 |
If you would like to keep track of our current soil temperatures visit www.greencastonline.com
Typical Grass Seed Germination Time Periods
Grass Type |
Number of Days to Germinate |
Bentgrass |
10-15 |
Bermuda |
10-30 |
Bluegrass |
20-30 |
Buffalo Grass |
14-28 |
Centipede |
14-21 |
Fescues |
7-15 |
Rye Grass |
5-10 |
Grass Seed Germination
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Trimtect
Trimtect is a spray-on shrub growth regulator that will reduce the regrowth of trimmed shrubs and hedges by 30 – 70% over a season, allowing your crews to spend less time on high maintenance sites and more time on more profitable ones.
Reduce retrimming
• Treated plants require less pruning and will exhibit a more compact growth habit.
Reduce labor costs
• Fewer trips to the site and less debris to dispose of
Easy to apply
• Foliar spray applications provide more consistent results than granular applications
• Eliminates the hassle of removing mulch and landscape fabric underneath the plants
Better appearing plants
• Treated plants have darker green foliage that won’t ‘thin-out& in the middle
• Will not cause a yellowing (chlorosis) of new growth associated with other growth regulator products
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