[crussell]

I know it is not the idea time of the season to be doing any spot/over seeding, but I have some thin patches that I just can't take anymore...

I have PGR on the way so that I can get an App down to suppress the current growth, and improve the chances of the new seed.

I will disturb the areas with a thatching rake. I have a power thatcher but that would be overkill for the select areas I'm looking at.

Will be using a Perennial Rye Grass mix (Champion GQ) that should germinate quickly.

Question - Does anyone have a good approach on making a "Seed Mix", of sand, seed, and some sort of OM for moisture retention? I thought this might be a good way that I can hand apply to the localized areas, rather than broadcasting seed. I'm picturing something along the lines of the divot repair mixes you see at golf courses.

Luckily summer has not really started to hit my area, temps are still currently in the 55f-75f range with some rain in the forecast. I should be able to keep things moistened with frequent watering.

 

[FuzzeWuzze]

Your so far NorthWest that i dont think you really ever have to worry about "Summer heat", so go for it.

Yes we do get warm weather in the 90's or maybe even 100 but it rarely last for more than a few days , and you can water through that.

Not like the Midwest right now that is baking in 90+ weather and will be for the forseeable future. We have quite mild summers by comparison in Oregon/WA, i bet yours being that far north even more so.

 

[Harts]

You're right, it isn't the ideal time but sometimes you need to buck conventional wisdom for the sake of your own sanity!

I just did a few small repairs last week and have started to see a little growth (using Perennial Rye). Luckily the temps have cooled down this past week and keeping the seed and soil moist has been easy.

Depending on the size the of bare spots, I would just throw the seed down by hand, lightly rake it into the soil then pat it down by hand to ensure good contact. Throw some peat on top and water daily.

Good luck!

 

[jha4aamu]

I know it is not the idea time of the season to be doing any spot/over seeding, but I have some thin patches that I just can't take anymore...

I have PGR on the way so that I can get an App down to suppress the current growth, and improve the chances of the new seed.

I will disturb the areas with a thatching rake. I have a power thatcher but that would be overkill for the select areas I'm looking at.

Will be using a Perennial Rye Grass mix (Champion GQ) that should germinate quickly.

Question - Does anyone have a good approach on making a "Seed Mix", of sand, seed, and some sort of OM for moisture retention? I thought this might be a good way that I can hand apply to the localized areas, rather than broadcasting seed. I'm picturing something along the lines of the divot repair mixes you see at golf courses.

Luckily summer has not really started to hit my area, temps are still currently in the 55f-75f range with some rain in the forecast. I should be able to keep things moistened with frequent watering.

have you tried pre-germinating the seed? i tried it last year for some bare spots I was tired of looking at and it worked great.

 

[crussell]

I know it is not the idea time of the season to be doing any spot/over seeding, but I have some thin patches that I just can't take anymore...

I have PGR on the way so that I can get an App down to suppress the current growth, and improve the chances of the new seed.

I will disturb the areas with a thatching rake. I have a power thatcher but that would be overkill for the select areas I'm looking at.

Will be using a Perennial Rye Grass mix (Champion GQ) that should germinate quickly.

Question - Does anyone have a good approach on making a "Seed Mix", of sand, seed, and some sort of OM for moisture retention? I thought this might be a good way that I can hand apply to the localized areas, rather than broadcasting seed. I'm picturing something along the lines of the divot repair mixes you see at golf courses.

Luckily summer has not really started to hit my area, temps are still currently in the 55f-75f range with some rain in the forecast. I should be able to keep things moistened with frequent watering.

have you tried pre-germinating the seed? i tried it last year for some bare spots I was tired of looking at and it worked great.

No can you explain that process to me?

 

[jha4aamu]

It's basically soaking the seed in water for 3 or 4 days in burlap sacks(*** might be longer as I did 4 for prg) and then hand spreading it once it starts to swell. I changed the water about every 12hrs also. Milorganite used to have a step by step guide on their website for it

Edit: found the link
https://www.milorganite.com/professionals/golf-athletic-fields/turf-establishment/pre-germinating-seed

 

[zinger565]

It's basically soaking the seed in water for 3 or 4 days in burlap sacks(*** might be longer as I did 4 for prg) and then hand spreading it once it starts to swell. I changed the water about every 12hrs also. Milorganite used to have a step by step guide on their website for it

Edit: found the link
https://www.milorganite.com/professionals/golf-athletic-fields/turf-establishment/pre-germinating-seed

Awesome! Thanks for sharing. I might have to take advantage of that this late summer/fall when I start my overseeding.

 

[ABC123]

If your lows are below 60 I'd say it's going to be successful.