How to Grow Grass Seed During Summer

[@JasonSeiberlich]

Video of the results towards the end of the year. kzbin.info/www/bejne/bIS3eI1tnNd7sNE

[@amberleah3982]

Do you recommend germinating seeds, soaking for a few (5-7) days, in lower Fairfield county Connecticut ? Will have to mix the damp germinated soil with dry ingredients...use Peat moss? Fertilizer? Please advise. I have a very bumpy, un-level side lawn as had to dig up yard to install water draining Cultech systems. So, will order about 20 yards of topsoil...I have about 5500 square feet of lawn/yard area that I will resoil and reseed. Further, any need to mix in sand? Lots of rocks, both big and small, in yard....Connecticut tings' 😊 Thanks.

[@JasonSeiberlich]

No to the need for sand and God NO to the pre-germination. That is the stupidest thing we youtubers ever put out there to people. Just water and keep it damp.

[@awperonline6576]

It's really hot this summer and a new house was built near my neighborhood and they just laid down some seed, straw, and watered it every so often and it's growing without any issues

[@JasonSeiberlich]

Awesome. I like the more and more I learn the less complicated all of this actually is.

[@awperonline6576]

@@JasonSeiberlich Thanks for the video. I have a new construction home and the builder didn't care at all about the lawn so I have to rebuild from scratch. I even had large pieces of wood and wiring in the dirt that I had to pull up. I plan to wait until it gets cooler but I am anxious to grow it now which is why I came across your great video.

[@alphamale3141]

Looking forward to your results. I try to plant seed in spots all summer. Not muck luck.

[@JasonSeiberlich]

Hey all. This video has picked up recently. Thanks for watching. I mention a part two, which I never made. However, you can check out the lawn egg toss challenge video on my channel to see just how good this was looking by the end of the year.

[@jjetson403]

I used 1 layer of newspaper mulch and I swear by it! It protects it from harsh sunlight and retains moisture, as you say. But my neighbors are not happy.

[@JasonSeiberlich]

Yea some sort of covering will obviously help. I'm just lazy and fine watering a little more. I think the newspaper mulch is essentially what the Scott's product is.

[@jjetson403]

@@JasonSeiberlich cool. Thanks for the video!

[@pkn920]

I planted Jonathan Green Black Beauty Ultra during a cool stretch late July in Maryland. It germinated, watered 3x a day, and temperatures have just dropped. It only got going during cooler temperatures. I usually seed in mid August, I'll go back to that.

[@JasonSeiberlich]

Yea that would be the time I'd recommend as well.

[@camaroboi13]

Interested in seeing the update, it was 104 degrees in Southern California today as I roto tilled 1000 square feet in my back yard. Looking at doing the same thing very shortly. Thanks for the list of stuff used, should help me out a bit in my travels. Good luck

[@JasonSeiberlich]

Glad I could help in some way. Good luck to you as well.

[@thelouiebrand]

camaroboi13 my guess is a no go. He has not many subs so I’m sure he’s seen your response.

[@JasonSeiberlich]

Never made an official "part 2", but the progress on that section of my yard is in probably at least 10 videos.

[@coolhead8686]

I am trying this myself. I actually started in mid May. I had grass growing then half died from intense sunlight. Even if I watered it like crazy. So what I have learned is that the excessive watering did help with seed germination, but the intense sun will eventually kill the baby grass. But then I covered them with a nest. Now no the baby grass stop dying.

[@heinzbucksandcastle2053]

That soil looks very poor. I am surprised it came up at all. I would use dark compost and peat overlaid before I did the seeding.

[@JasonSeiberlich]

Why though? NPK and pH are in good windows and my organic matter is over 4%. Why would adding more organic matter to a soil with more than ideal organic matter help?

[@billr4283]

Very good video; however, how did you prep the soil? Till?

[@JasonSeiberlich]

I tilled, yes. Thank you.

[@billr4283]

@@JasonSeiberlich Thank you for your fast response!!

[@flygirlfly]

Does grass seed go bad? I have some left over from last year...been in the garage over winter.

[@JasonSeiberlich]

I've planted seed that was stored over winter. Actually this seed, the following year. So long as it's well sealed and kept dry, should be good for a couple years.

[@paulhanright2364]

Hi, where's part 2?

[@JasonSeiberlich]

Although not an official part 2. See below for a video from the fall.

[@JasonSeiberlich]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/bIS3eI1tnNd7sNE

[@peterkasnicki4977]

Nice job! Curious where you got that wide extension wand for the pump when applying the tenacity ??

[@JasonSeiberlich]

It's a solo boom I got off of Amazon. Haven't been able to find it recently, but I did a video recently dedicated to that boom.

[@peterkasnicki4977]

@@JasonSeiberlich Thanks, I just noticed this on one amazon....Solo 4900299 Sprayer Boom, 4-Nozzles, 48-inches

[@JasonSeiberlich]

I can't find it but that's the one.

[@BermudaBrian]

Excellent video man... Thorough. Wouldn't have thought of the Milo. I'll do it with my overseed!

[@maite5883]

Do you mind writing the products that you’ve used in the description of this video? Thanks in advance.

[@JasonSeiberlich]

It's all in there now I believe. Good recommendation.

[@peterkasnicki4977]

@@JasonSeiberlich Nice job! Curious where you got that wide extension wand for the pump when applying the tenacity ??

[@HEAVENTWA]

I wasn't sure whether it's entirely safe to put down Tenacity on extremely young grass, so I asked Google, "when in the fall do i put down tenacity on lawn?" and got this: Whether you want to overseed in the fall, re-seed bare areas or remove grass weeds like creeping bentgrass from your turf, Tenacity can help. With few restrictions around applications, Tenacity may be applied to labeled turfgrasses anytime up to or during seeding, but prior to emergence and four weeks after emergence.

[@JasonSeiberlich]

That's correct. Should not be applied to newly germinated grass.

[@leahj6566]

Where is your second video this one was the first you said and then you did a second one but I don’t know where it’s at can you help me please?

[@MadManInMyVisions]

Hello, and thank you for the video. I was wondering how hot was the temperature when you germinated the seed? I was thinking of germinating a perennial ryegrass, but the drought and the everyday temperatures in my region are an average of 90° per day. The daily 90° temperatures will last until mid October. Should I wait? I know the ideal germination temperature should be 50°-80°, but I won't see those temperatures until later in November and I don't want to start a seeding project close to the first frost date. Any suggestions would be appreciated. Thank you

[@JasonSeiberlich]

It was in the 90s when I did this project fairly consistently. Just requires a little more care once it germinates so the temperature doesn't cook the new grass.

[@MadManInMyVisions]

@@JasonSeiberlich Thank you for the response. I have bad compacted clay soil that's acidic due to several pine tress in my front yard. Most of my perennial ryegrass and fine fescue is either dead, or dormant. The only thing that doesn't die is the couch grass, or quack grass, which I'm a fan of, because it keeps parts of the lawn green and doesn't die. Ironically, it's a perennial too and tough as nails. 1. Would you recommend tilling the lawn? I think my lawn will need more than aeration, because of the poor soil and compaction. 2. Should I ammend the soil? I'm looking at low 90s for the next three weeks. 3. Should I start? Thank you

[@JasonSeiberlich]

Probably quite a bit to unpack there. If you want to send me a message on FB or instagram we can try and talk through a strategy. Same name.

[@MadManInMyVisions]

@@JasonSeiberlich I'll reach out to you on FB. I plan on waiting until the last week of September and the first week of October (accuweather says the temperature should be mid to low 80s). This summer has been excruciatingly long and hot with drought. My autumn ferns and small palm are sunburned. I ultimately plan on removing the top two to three inches of clay soil and mixing it with organic compost and top soil, before laying the seed.

[@pyro_chip8287]

What sprayer attachment is that??

[@JasonSeiberlich]

Solo 4 nozzle boom.

[@lauralei6963]

I gotta re-grow grass that I butchered w/the weed-eater lol- I can’t even use my new edger until then😭 & I was so excited😩

[@JasonSeiberlich]

Unless you literally dug the plant out of the ground with the weed eater, that'll regrow without much problem. Likely not necessary to seed.

[@lauralei6963]

@@JasonSeiberlich Ok- Thank You for the advice- I’ll just let it grow then🌱

[@JasonSeiberlich]

At minimum give it a week or 2. If nothing comes back it will still be a good time of year to seed if necessary, at least for cool season grass.

[@leahj6566]

OK Jason I see in some of your replies that you never made actually a second follow up to this first video. No worries I’m just going to watch your other videos. Thank you 😊

[@JasonSeiberlich]

You're correct. I planned to make a dedicated follow up. However, it ended up being featured in just about every video through the rest of the year and you can see how good it's looking this year as well.

[@kristenjawor-brady8491]

Where is part two? I hope you had luck! I planted a Scott’s blue grass mix last week it’s June30! I am so scared to loose it! I have a lawn company fertilizing and taking care of weeds for me that won’t kill seeds. I was hoping to see #2 update video but I cannot find anything that says “part two” ! Help!!! Lol

[@JasonSeiberlich]

I did not end up doing a dedicated part two. However, there are several videos on my channel with updates along the way. The lawn egg toss challenge would be a good one to see how nice it looked by the end of the year.

[@kingzkartel3620]

Do I have to take the lawn down to complete bare dirt??

[@JasonSeiberlich]

No. Can just mow it short and rake it a bit. So long as you can see dirt, you're good.

[@kingzkartel3620]

@@JasonSeiberlich thamks

[@the26local96]

you said you shouldn't do this in July. When should you do this? I live in the northeastern united states

[@JasonSeiberlich]

Right now. Sorry. Should have clarified that in the video. The highest chance of success with the least amount of complications is right at the tail end of summer beginning of fall for cool season turf (which you would have in the northeast).

[@gonzoGarcia2006]

So I killed my grass in spots trying to kill weeds, now I will have to re plant. It’s currently 80-90 degrees. Should I plant grass?

[@JasonSeiberlich]

Depends on how big and grass type. If you're in a northern climate with one of the creeping grasses and the area is less than say maybe basketball size, just let it fill in. Kentucky bluegrass will do that too. Bigger area you can seed any time (or sod if you're warm season) it's just more attention is required in hotter temps. More water, more care, etc.

[@gonzoGarcia2006]

@@JasonSeiberlich thanks for the fast response. Is there a grass type that will grow in the heat ?

[@JasonSeiberlich]

Where abouts do you live?

[@gonzoGarcia2006]

@@JasonSeiberlich Southern California. Riverside county. Today it got into the 90’s.

[@JasonSeiberlich]

Ok. So you're in a climate more meant for warm season grass. Bermuda, zoysia, st augustine, centipede, some others. There is Socal Lawn and Order (youtube channel name) that's growing Kentucky bluegrass in southern california. But that's going to be higher effort as cool season grasses are not really meant for that type of climate.

[@fadikiryakoza3530]

Did you mention a 90 minute watering time for each of the heavy rounds? I planted my lawn yesterday ( temperature around 37) and covered the entire area with peat moss, but i am only watering for 20 minutes three times a day Should I increase it?

[@JasonSeiberlich]

For seeding it's different. Water less but more often to keep things wet. With established lawns you want to try and get around a half inch of water down as a good rule. How long that takes will depend on sprinklers, pressure, flow rate, etc so you'd need to start your sprinkler and simply time how long it takes to put that much water down.

[@TruScapeLawnLandscapeMgmt]

Does pouring a light layer of grass youve cut over the area help? Or ruin?

[@JasonSeiberlich]

I've never seen anyone use clippings. Logically I'd think you could, but would recommend going very very thin as they can be heavy and smothering. Would also only want to use them from a weed and disease free area of the yard. I may say not doing anything probably safer than using grass clippings. If you do experiment, let me know.

[@aceamythyst6778]

Could you send me the links that you used to get the fertilizers and other tools so that I can help my dad seed the lawn? If so thanks!

[@JasonSeiberlich]

The specific products aren't super important in comparison to the process. But seed superstore is where the seed is from, then any generic 10-10-10 or starter fertilizer from your local hardware store. The backpack and hose end sprayers are also generic home depot (Scott's and ortho respectively). Sprinkers are hunter mp rotators with the mp30 head.

[@aceamythyst6778]

@@JasonSeiberlich Thanks!

[@BryanFaust862]

What model of pump sprayer is that and where did you get the multi-head sprayer extension?

[@JasonSeiberlich]

It is a Scott's. Just the regular one from Home Depot. The boom attachment is from solo and I got it on Amazon. I still need to do a stand alone video on that thing because it makes a MASSIVE difference in applying liquids to a large area.

[@BryanFaust862]

@@JasonSeiberlich Thanks. Does it fit any sprayer?

[@JasonSeiberlich]

Not any sprayer. All of the "budget" ones I believe, though. Chapin, field king, solo (obviously), maybe a couple others. One thing to note and I experimented with, if you go the battery route you need more than the 40 psi entry level battery powered sprayers. Was a sad day to find out wasn't going to work.

[@BryanFaust862]

@@JasonSeiberlich Awesome info. I just bought a Field King pump sprayer. Would love to see you do a video on how well that boom attachment overlaps the spray from each nozzle and how much output it provides in 1 minute.

[@edmnow997]

I love the video - if you’re using tenacity I would definitely wear long pants and a mask - you’re walking right into the spray

[@JasonSeiberlich]

You are correct. Should have probably said that. Thank you.

[@edmnow997]

Jason Seiberlich i know how much work it is editing etc so thank you for posting it just wanted to look out for ya!

[@JasonSeiberlich]

Yup yup. Appreciate it.

[@lindagarey9709]

I am literally doing this now

[@JasonSeiberlich]

Awesome. Only days from when I seeded this particular project.

[@X_Y_Z2024]

Me too. Will be heavy rains on East coast, so hoping that will help too.

[@jeremymcclanahan2389]

prime example of youtube "expert"

[@JasonSeiberlich]

Thanks for watching.

[@budgetpappa]

Where is your personal protection while spraying, man? Great info, but protect yourself.

[@matthewhartup941]

I always wear pants and boots when spraying any herbicide

[@JasonSeiberlich]

As you should.

[@robgeach8105]

the reason it germinated better under the tree is because the ground was cooler in the shade.

[@JasonSeiberlich]

Possible. Could also be nutrient content, nutrient availability, water coverage, soil ph, etc. Germination was fairly even in this year's reno, with the most shaded area doing the worst.

[@robgeach8105]

@@JasonSeiberlich I said better but really meant faster.

[@JasonSeiberlich]

Gotcha.

[@jbrise7560]

👍

[@coolhead8686]

I am actually surprised that you have grass growing. I spent days detaching, raking, aerating, top soiling, fertilizing, seeding, watering and finally covering up the baby grass.

[@Integrity.is.everything]

Thanks for showing that Tenacity. Doesn't work well and isn't worth the money. Weeds still grew

[@JasonSeiberlich]

I would have agreed with this assessment at the time of this video. However, I think the issue is that it doesn't kill purslane, which was the weed problem in this area. I didn't do it in the second section that I did and the weed problem was SO MUCH WORSE. So, I think it actually may be super helpful. Just not for purslane.

[@curtiswhite7720]

Tenacity is great, it just doesn’t kill specific types of weeds. It doesn’t take care of spurge weeds which is what looks like what you have (so do I). My only issue with Tenacity is it doesn’t do that great with Bermuda. It whitens it along with the weeds, but they will come back if you water it throughly.

[@_eXraided_]

Look at all those rocks, need to pick those out. In some of your shots your soil looks dry and I see so many clumps of dirt. Are you sure those were grass seeds you put down and not weed seeds 😂 Now I know why you didn't bother with making part 2. Next time listen to your old lady and stop being cheap and hire a professional lmao.

[@JasonSeiberlich]

Boom, roasted. If only there were probably 30 plus videos that feature my front yard since this video where you could see how it turned out.