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1K views 5 replies 4 participants last post by  MarkAguglia 
#1 ·
I overseeded last Sunday with TTTF and put down starter fert and Milo. The lowest my mower would go was 2" so thats where I started. Nearly a week later I have no sign of germination (read it takes up to 2 weeks for TTTF) so thats expected. My mower also only reaches a max HOC of 3". After plenty of watering, I'd say the grass is right at 3" right now. Should I go ahead and mow before germination happens? I know the seedlings may be being shadowed. and should I return the clippings or bag them up? Thanks.
 
#4 ·
Mow it at the high setting.

Try to avoid making hard turns or changing directions on the grass. Turn around on a driveway or sidewalk as much as possible.

Leave the clippings.

I mowed 6 days after seed down with KBG and everything is fine.
 
#5 ·
If no germination, keep mowing at 2in. I would continue it at 2in but being careful with the turns and change your pattern. If there is a lot of grow, then bag to avoid covering the new grass with clippings.

Why 2 instead of 3? To allow more sun to get to the new grass.
 
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