How long does it generally take for the Hewitts brand (Country Estate) “Super Shade” grass seed mix to germinate? I put some down on a very shady patch almost three weeks ago that was overcome with moss (I raked out the moss). A few blades germinated here and there, then got a little more modest growth in a couple of spots. But it is still largely bare. It gets very little sun, and even less given the rain we’re getting this spring. Should I hit it again, or mix in some “Super Sturdy” seeds?
It sprout within 2 weeks. The only thing that can prevent that is if it isn’t kept CONSTANTLY moist. even a couple of hours of being bone dry will kill the seed once it has been initially soaked. Perhaps this happened on those couple of 90° dayS we had on 5/17 and 5/18. You’ll need to reseed and pay close attention to keeping the seed constantly moist. I’d still use the shady blend if the areas is shady…our seed blends are of the highest quality. If you haven’t already done so, I’d do a pH test to make sure the soil is the correct pH for grass to thrive. If it is acidic, the seed will sprout just fine but struggle to thrive in acidic soil…moss id often an indication of acidic soil…more on that HERE.