[TheBlueFrog]

Hi everyone, firstly I'm from the UK, so I know weather etc is quite different in places.

The end of our April was very warm, 50 to 75f and it's currently sunnyish and 55f.

I purchased some seed online from a company I use for other products, a mix of Rye and 2 x Red Fescues. However after 4 weeks of laying the seed, I've seen very little if any new shoots. I called the company and they have said leave it another few weeks. I've looked on the bag and the seed is 18months old.

I scattered the seed on some topsoil, like I do every year because I have a shady side that always gets moss.

Is the seed off? Can it go off? Have I laid it too early and I should wait for more sunlight?

Thank you in advance

 

[Cincinnati guy]

Have you been watering it? Did you use any starter fertilizer? Spring/ summer isn't idea grass growing conditions. Fall is prime time to grow grass. Have you used and pre emergents recently where you seeded?

 

[wardconnor]

Oh man... that is a bummer. Seems like it should be up within like 2 weeks. It is quite cold still. This could have something to do with it..maybe. I have put old PRG seed down and had good success. Has the seed stayed moist? Did you rough up the seed bed? I find that seed will not take for me if the ground is hard and compacted. Using a thatch rake really helps to rough up and prepare the seed bed.

Water sunlight and starter fert usually is all that you need to seed. Oh and a ok ish seed bed prep.

Welcome to The Lawn Forum.. We are happy to have you here.

 

[g-man]

If you can, get the soil temps in the area of question. It needs above 50f to support germination.

Also, if you still have some of the seeds, plant some in a test pot inside the house by a sunny window to test the seeds. Normally old seeds germinate better than new ones (yes it is odd).

 

[jessehurlburt]

If you can, get the soil temps in the area of question. It needs above 50f to support germination.

Also, if you still have some of the seeds, plant some in a test pot inside the house by a sunny window to test the seeds. Normally old seeds germinate better than new ones (yes it is odd).

I think g- man is spot on. If your nights are still in the low/mid 40s the soil just isn't warm enough. Keep them moist and wait for warming temps and I think you'll see more come up.