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When can I cut a newly seeded lawn?
Home » Lawn & Garden » Mowing » When can I cut a newly seeded lawn?We have already learned that it is healthy to cut your grass often. But what if you have a certain area you have had to reseed, or a brand new lawn? What then?
In regards to a mowing a patch, you basically want to give the seed time to germinate without a lot of disturbance. Try not to walk on or drive over this area for at least ten days while the seeds germinate. In about 10 days to 2 weeks you will begin to see some blades pushing through the soil.
Once the blades begin to push through give the grass enough time to get to a good cutting length. An acceptable cutting length is 3 to 4 inches. Remember, cutting this new grass will not hurt it. On the contrary, it will stimulate it, resulting in faster and healthier growth.
For a new lawn the same rules apply. Try not to disturb the seedbed and give the seeds plenty of water. Once the grass gets to an acceptable cutting length start mowing. There may be areas where the grass has come in as thick; this is okay, keep mowing. If after a few weeks the lawn still has holes, simply over-seed the sparse areas and keep mowing.
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