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[Plum]

Is it too late to sew a slope in Derbyshire with grass seed?

Thanks

[Guest]

Just the title made me laugh! I think most people with hens have given up hope of having a lawn!!

 

Sorry - serious answer: I haven't a clue! But I do know that grass stops growing below a certain temperature, so it may not be the best time.

[redhotchick]

I put some seed down a week ago and there are no signs of life.

The previous time I did it I had lush growth within a few weeks, so I think it may be too cold now.

I use B&Q value seed and keep it in the fridge for at least a week before sowing, to trick it you see! Seed psychology (although it's not working at the moment!)

[Plum]

Yes I'm an optimist. Decided to have a go, (got the seed so will probably feed it to the girls anyway). Keep chickens off the slope over winter and if it doesn't work - well I'll turf in spring and yes I know keep doing it as it gets decimated.

[Plum]

update - I have a green haze. Winters not here yet!

[Guest]

Well done Plum!

[daj198]

Apparently it has to be 8 centigrade or higher for grass to grow. So you might be OK if it's over 8 during the day. It's been 9 here...

[Redwing]

Sept/Oct is the best time for this, it may have got a little too cold now but you culd give it a go, autumn sown lawns always fare better than those sown in spring (which is the next best time to sow)

 

Grass seed is cheap so you have nothing to lose its much of a muchness quality-wise so don't pay out for the pricy ones but do consider your seed carefully, some grass mixes are more sturdy than others e.g a 'family' lawn mix will be hardwearing!

[redhotchick]

The seed I sowed at the end of September took a while to come through but it is, just about, covering the bare patch left by the Eglu run when it was particularly wet one week.

I paid 99p for a box of seed, I've done two "standard run sized" patches and there is still plenty left in the box.

 

I was only thinking yesterday that it has come up quite well and should be even better by Spring time.