Question about grass seed
 

Hello from New Orleans!

I know nothing about planting grass so I hope someone can answer a
question for me - I planted some ryegrass in my back yard last week and
it's growing in beautifully...how long before I (and my dogs) can safely
walk on it?

Thanks!

Bingle

Depending on how well it's growing, first mowing can be from 2 to 3 weeks.


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"Mister Bingle" wrote in message
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Hello from New Orleans!

I know nothing about planting grass so I hope someone can answer a
question for me - I planted some ryegrass in my back yard last week and
it's growing in beautifully...how long before I (and my dogs) can safely
walk on it?

Thanks!

Bingle



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Starlord answered...."Depending on how well it's growing, first mowing can
be from 2 to 3 weeks........."

This depends on the type of mower used.
If you are using a cylinder mower, where the blade cuts against the sole
plate, you can cut after 3 or 3 weeks, but if you are using a rotary mower
you should leave it longer for a good root system to develop as the grass is
pulled during cutting especially if the blades are at all blunt

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David Hill
Abacus nurseries
www.abacus-nurseries.co.uk

Thanks so much for your response...but it doesn't answer my question --
can I not walk on it until I mow it in 3 weeks?

Thanks again!

Bingle

Mister Bingle wrote:
Thanks so much for your response...but it doesn't answer my question --
can I not walk on it until I mow it in 3 weeks?

I would *avoid* or *limit* walking on it until it's mowable, but I
wouldn't worry about it if I *had* to walk on it. I walk on seedlings
all the time while doing the maintenance they need (watering, raking
leaves).

Walked on them when you sowed them right? Just don't play football on it
yet..




"Dan Hartung" wrote in message
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Mister Bingle wrote:
Thanks so much for your response...but it doesn't answer my question --
can I not walk on it until I mow it in 3 weeks?

I would *avoid* or *limit* walking on it until it's mowable, but I
wouldn't worry about it if I *had* to walk on it. I walk on seedlings
all the time while doing the maintenance they need (watering, raking
leaves).