Author Question: What three times of the year are ideal for optimal grass seed germination? What will be an ideal ... (Read 66 times)

jlmhmf · **on:** Jul 21, 2018

What three times of the year are ideal for optimal grass seed germination?

What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

What are six factors that should be considered when preparing a seedbed for turfgrasses?

What will be an ideal response?

jesse.fleming · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 21, 2018

Answer to Question 1

The best time to sow seed is during the early spring, late summer, or early fall because
these times have weather conditions that are optimal for seed germination.

Answer to Question 2

Good seedbed preparation is essential to high-quality turf. Factors to be considered
when preparing a seedbed are as follows:
Soil testingimportant to know the amount of fertilizer to apply and what pH
adjustment is necessary.
Weed control.
Soil texturemodification of soil structure may be necessary to improve aeration
and drainage and/or nutrient- and water-holding capacity.
Removal of large objects.
Installation of drainage and irrigation systems.
Soil leveling.