How long (minutes per day) do I need to water my new grass seed?

Question

Someone told me 30-45 minutes 2 times a day until it germinates. Is that right?

Answer 1

Might want to read the directions on the seed bag

Answer 2

A lot depends on the humidity of the area you live, and the flow rate of your sprinklers.

I'm in a fairly low-humidity area, and we tell clients to water the yard for 3 to 4 brief periods per day, until the seed has germinated. Just enough to keep the soil moist but not cause runoff. For some sprinklers, it's as little as 5 minutes per watering, and some may go as high as 20 minutes per watering.

You can set out an empty tuna can to measure how much water is delivered by your sprinklers and guesstimate the time from there.

Answer 3

I live in a dry climate and have successfully germinated lawns several times. I been told to keep it moist throughout the germination process, but not to water it too long at a time until it gets established. So, we're watering 4 times a day for 10-15 minutes---however, we do live in an area above 5000 feet with very low humidity. In other areas I've lived with higher humidity, I still water new grass seed several times a day for brief periods. As the seeds germinate and become established I lower the frequency and increase the duration. Once it's established, you get a hardier lawn with less frequent watering but I've never gone for a longer period than 20 minutes.

Answer 4

The general rule for watering lawns is 1 inch of water per week. you can measure this by putting a tuna can out for a week on your lawn while watering to see if the lawn is getting an inch. Why go through all that trouble? Start out watering your lawn once a day for 15 minutes per station. The best time to water is in the morning before 10 a.m. Not at night or in the middle of the day. Some professionals recommend watering 2 times a day. Once in the morning and once in the evening. If you use this method, try 10 minutes per station 2 times a day. As the weather cools, back off on the amount of time. Once it starts raining and/or snowing stop watering entirely. Good Luck!!!

Answer 5

Normally, grass watering is measured in inches rather than minutes. Check with a Garden Center and tell them the type grass you have and they should be able to tell you the amount. It will also depend on if you have the seeds covered with a material (straw etc) that maintains moisture for longer periods of time and slows the evaporation rate.

Answer 6

sounds right, i do 1 hour per day, very early am (before daylight)

Answer 7

kEEP it moist..Id put some hay over it and let it come through..they do that on the road side i always wondered why..so it wont wash away..good idea.