How long should I wait to seed after lime?

August 2024 · 2 minute read

In the case where you are at the seed-planting stage, it’s best to ensure soil is complete with proper nutrients. Wait at least a week to ten days before applying lime.Click to see full answer. Likewise, people ask, can you lime after seeding? Sowing Grass Seed You can apply lime at the same time. Alternately, follow a one-year plant. Apply lime in early spring, seed new lawns or over-sow existing ones in fall and apply lime again in early spring. This method works well for soils that are significantly acidic.Likewise, can I put lime down with grass seed and starter fertilizer? We’ve been getting a lot of questions lately about whether you can apply lime, fertilizer and grass seed to a lawn all at the same time. The simple answer is yes. For best results, do a soil test first to determine how much lime you’ll need. Use a pelleted lime and apply it with a lawn spreader. Similarly, it is asked, how long should I wait to fertilize after lime? If your pH is currently below 6.0, a fertilizer application will not have the full effect because the supplemental nutrients will be less available in this acidic soil. In this case, you should apply lime first and wait until the pH is at least partially improved before applying fertilizer.Will grass seed grow if I just throw it down?If you simply throw grass seed onto compacted soil, you will get poor germination. If you have bare spots, I think it would be worth the effort to scratch these up so that the seeds make good soil contact when they land there.

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