Can I put down grass seed on a bare patch now?

Question

I wanted to do it in October, but never got around to it. We're in a bit of a warm spell now (I live in the mid-Atlantic region).

Answer 1

You shouldn't plant grass seed now unless the nights stay at 50 degrees or warmer. Spring and fall are the ideal times. Grass needs time to develop strong roots before freezing weather hits. If you plant now and it freezes the grass is going to die.

Answer 2

Last year I had the same problem. I went to my local Ace Hardware store brought enough rye to cover the area I was working on & also some Kentucky 31 - which will sprout in the spring.
The rye is a cold weather grass & in your area it is an annual, not perinneal, so once the weather warms up it will die back.
Even if you don't want to put a spring grass seed down now, you will have pretty green grass to cover your bare spots this winter, then decide this spring what you want to put down for summer. A quick grower for summer is bermuda.
One hint though, after you put the grass seed down, lightly rake the area else birds will munch down on your seeds.
Good luck!

Answer 3

Hi,
I am in zone 5, No. IL, I just threw some grass seed down yesterday.
If it's a small area you are doing, throw down a few hand-fulls, otherwise, be sure to put it down about early March.
We have had unusual weather lately, too.
Out in the wild, the grass seed would be waiting to sprout at any given chance, and any snow will protect it until it does sprout.

Hope this helps,
Dave

Answer 4

I would give it a shot, and if you get any snow it will keep it in place untill spring then the warm weather will germinate the seed. I've always been told that just before the first snow is the best time to put your seed down.

Answer 5

Depends on the grass seed. If it is a cool season grass such as bluegrass, ryegrass and fescue........in theory you could.....if the ground isn't frozen and night temperatures are above oh, about freezing. But it would be better now in the early-Spring. If it is a warm season grass such as bermudagrass......for-get-it. That stuff needs warmth to start growing.

Answer 6

Wait it out, spring is a better time, and it will certainly get colder before the roots develop fully. (4-6 weeks)

Answer 7

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Answer 8

if your grass is still green , it may take. it would help to add mulch to protect the seed at night

Answer 9

i think you can plant the grass now coz u have a bit of warmth

Answer 10

You can try and as long as it stays as warm as it is now it might grow.