Should You Seed Your Grass In Winter?
You may be asking yourself, why should I be seeding my lawn in winter, doesn’t it make more sense to do it in spring? Seeding your lawn in the winter can still be very beneficial. There are many reasons why seeding when it’s still cold out can help you get a good start to your lawn for the year. Let’s take a look at how and why you can seed your grass in the winter.
Will the Seed Germinate When It’s Cold?
According to the University Of Missouri Division Of Plant Sciences, “dormant seeding is the practice of sowing during temperatures not suitable for germination, in the expectation that germination will occur when temperatures rise to suitable levels in the spring”. The seed you lay down in winter won’t begin to sprout or grow right away. But it will make itself at home and wait for the soil to warm up.
Can You Seed Your Lawn In the Winter?
If you missed being able to plant grass seed in the fall as part of your Best Fall Home Maintenance routine, winter is still a viable option for you. The seed will stay put until it warms up enough. Plus you won’t have to worry with daily watering. Spring will bring lots of rain to awaken the seed and begin the germination process.
How To Sow Seed In The Winter
Put down the grass seed in early winter, like November or December, or late winter like the end of February. If you get a chance to sow the grass seed immediately before a snowfall, you’ll have added benefits. The snow will provide protection, like a blanket, to cover the seed. When the snow melts, the moisture will get down in to the soil where the seed can take it in.
Reseeding in late winter is a good way to get a healthy start on the new crop of grass. It allows the seeds time to sprout and get established before the lawn in in heavy use again. By getting those roots down deep now, you will have a more dense, resilient lawn come spring. It also makes certain that your lawn doesn’t stay dormant too long. Which can lead to loss of vigor going in to the next season.
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