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Recently, lawn grass has become increasingly popular among domestic agronomists. Newbies in this business often wonder how long after planting the grass will germinate. The answer will depend on many factors, which will be discussed in today's article.
How long does the lawn grass grow after sowing
How long does it take for the lawn grass planted in spring to grow? How quickly does the lawn grow after sowing in summer? Late spring and early summer are the most favorable times to sow grass mixtures for your lawn. Several factors depend on how quickly the seedlings will rise. First of all, it is a type of lawn grass.
- Red fescue is the main component of shade-tolerant grass mixtures. Subject to all agrotechnical rules and favorable weather conditions, seedlings should emerge in 7-12 days.
- For the cultivation of parterre lawn, several varieties of fescue, bent grass and meadow bluegrass are used. When planting in spring and summer, seedlings should germinate after 9-13 days. If sowed in autumn, the seedlings will sprout in spring.
- Flower and cereal crops are used to decorate the Moorish lawn. Depending on the weather conditions (temperature and humidity), the quality of the seed and the observance of the rules of care, the germination duration can appear from 9 to 16 days.
- An ordinary lawn is not inferior to the above in terms of its decorative properties, however, there are several varieties of them. It will take 10-20 days for bluegrass to germinate, and ryegrass will take at least a week.
How long does the lawn grass grow after sowing
Seedlings germinate poorly: reasons
If the grass mixture has been successfully chosen, then soon the agronomist will be able to contemplate an attractive green living carpet on his site. But in some areas, seedlings may germinate poorly or unevenly. There may be several reasons:
- Failure to comply with all sowing rules. The optimum immersion depth of the seed is no more than 2-5 mm. In this case, the seeds are protected from overdrying and the attacks of pests, they are able to provide themselves with the optimal amount of nutrients from the soil.
- Another equally common problem is uneven lawn. Most often, seedlings do not appear in lowlands and highlands. To achieve the desired result, it is recommended to level the lawn area before sowing.
If seedlings do not appear at all, then you should familiarize yourself with the following most common reasons:
- Lack of drainage layer, poor drainage.
- Low soil moisture.
- Not a good time to sow.
- Excess or deficiency of the rate for sowing.
- Deficiency of nutrients in the soil.
Seedlings germinate poorly
Tips from experienced agronomists
How long does the lawn grow, what prevents the seeds from germinating? These and many other questions are of concern to beginners in this field. Experts recommend paying attention to the following points:
- Often the reason for the lack of seedlings is the use of low-quality seed. Before purchasing seeds, you need to pay attention to the shelf life and the quality of the seed.
- In order for the plants to develop actively, it is necessary to apply mineral and organic fertilizers to the soil.
Lawn grass is able to create an attractive picture at every summer cottage, but in order to get the desired result, you need to familiarize yourself with the agrotechnical rules and characteristics of cultivation.
