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Grass seed
emma lou
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I have sown some grass seed on a prepared area 3 or 4 weeks ago. I have watered it daily, and have used a full sun seed, as it does get full sun by the afternoon. I have raked it over so that it at least tries to bed in, but the growth just isn't happening.I do have rather alot on show, so wasn't sure if I needed to cover it more with some soil? If after 3 weeks do I assume it isn't going to grow?
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It's probably been a little chilly - grass seed likes warm soil - hopefully the ground will warm up soon and your grass will germinate
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Oh good. I just wasn't sure how much seed needs to be exposed to the light as well, and whether I need to cover it a little more with some soil, so that it germinates better? The seed is netted, so not chance of birds getting it. Thankyou
I think it'll be fine as soon as it warms up. I sowed some grass seed over bare patches on the lawn last September - as the ground was so warm after the summer it germinated within a few days! It always takes longer in the spring
Keep us informed!
Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.
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Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.