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A well-prepared seedbed is essential for the establishment of grasses.
Purchase a high-quality seed and prepare
the soil for planting. When the soil has been properly prepared, spread
the seed at the appropriate time and rate
for your species.
How
to spread seed
- Measure the area to be planted and determine the total amount of seed
needed.
- Divide the total amount of seed in half.
- Sow half of the seed following a vertical pathway and sow the remaining
half horizontally as shown at right.
- Spread seed with a drop, broadcast, or handheld spreader.
- At low seeding rates, sawdust, sand, or other suitable material mixed
with the seed aids in obtaining uniform coverage.
- Cover seed to a depth of 1/16 to 1/8 inch by raking it in and lightly
rolling or firming the soil.
- The finished seedbed should have shallow uniform depressions about
1/2 inch deep and 1 - 2 inches apart.
- For summer turf establishment, a thin layer of mulch (no more than
1/4 inch thick) can be spread over the seeds with a peat spreader to
protect the seeds and keep the soil moist.
- Keep the soil moist during the germination period (usually 1 - 2
weeks) by applying frequent, but light, irrigations.
Large lawns or hard-to-reach areas may be better hydroseeded.
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Pattern for sowing seed
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