Can Grass Seed Be Overwatered?
Watering your grass on a regular basis can provide many benefits, such as helping to deliver nutrients to the soil and aiding in the photosynthesis process. It is especially important to keep the soil moist after planting new grass seed. However, over-watering grass seed may do more harm than good. Does this Spark an idea?
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Misconceptions
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Although there are some who believe that grass seed can never receive enough water, this is not the case. Over-watering can cause grass seed to float and settle unevenly. The goal must be to keep the soil moist but not soggy.
Considerations
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When watering grass seed it is important to provide an appropriate amount of moisture to the soil but to minimize water runoff. Water that runs off the lawn onto the patio and sidewalk doesn't do grass seed any good.
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Effects
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If care is not taken in watering new grass seed to allow germination, seeds may be over-saturated and not germinate at all or they could be washed away from the intended planting area.
Prevention/Solution
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The best method is to water the newly planted grass seed lightly a maximum of two to three times a day until sprouts are about an inch long.
Expert Insight
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The best times to water new grass seed are 10 a.m, noon and 2 p.m. to keep the soil moist during maximum exposure to the sun.
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References
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