Too late to seed?

[TKO_PUNCH]

I just had my irriagation system put in and was wondering if it is too late to seed? Should I wait for fall? If I do wait, what is a good time to seed in the fall?

[maros91]

According to the Minnesota Grow Calender the best time to seed is in September before the 15th. I will post the link if I can find it.

[maros91]

Minnesota Grow Calendar:

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[hotrod1]

I seeded a half acre last week and it is doing great.

If the soil is prepped and ready for seed I say go for it. put down some starter fertilizer after you seed and water it in good and keep the soil moist. I would apply starter again after a couple weeks to push the grass to grow fast. worry about weeds after you start mowing.

[Tman2]

As long as you have a sprinkler system to keep it moist, it shouldn't be a problem.

Tman

[TKO_PUNCH]

Thanks for the info fellas! Hotrod, you mentioned fertilizer. Would you apply granules or a spray fertilizer?

[hotrod1]

use granular fertilizer. You can probly go to a co-op and save some money on fertilizer and they may even have seed that would work for you.

[TKO_PUNCH]

I have decided to wait until late Aug/early Sept to seed my non-established lawn. Now half of my current yard has an established lawn. My next question is: Can I apply weed-n-feed fertilizer now and then overseed my currently established lawn in late Aug or should I hold of on the fertilizer?

[Coach Dog]

What is the best way to place grass seed on a large lawn (1.5 acres)?

[hotrod1]

TKO, is it possible that what you are seeing in your lawn is maybe quackgrass? if so i would spray with round up before you plan to seed.

If unsure if it is quackgrass, google quackgrass and maybe get some pics to compare it with what you have growing.

[hotrod1]

If your budget allows i would rent a tractor and brillion seeder after the yard is prepped.

If unable to get tractor and seeder, you can get by with broadcasting the seed and lightly drag the seed in to the soil. (a piece of chainlink fence works well for this)

[boener]

--Mmake sure to pack the seed as well... better take! Seed to soil contact is key..