How to Pre-Germinate Grass Seed (EASY & FAST)

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  • Опубліковано 18 жов 2024

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  • @shonuff4323
    @shonuff4323 3 місяці тому +1

    I soaked for 24 hours then rinsed it off and just kept in an empty bucket with a wet towel wrapped around the bag. Worked great!

  • @CRV1958
    @CRV1958 Місяць тому

    Did you get good results with that seed brand, I’m thinking of giving them a shot now. The fireball seeds I see on their site are coated, have you ever used that brand and coated?

    • @TheLawnMechanic
      @TheLawnMechanic  Місяць тому

      @@CRV1958 the jury is still out on the fireball I had so much fungus this year. I’m not sure if it’s because I planted in the spring or because of the seed . this fall I’m planting it again on the front lawn for wintergreen up and I’ll have to see if I have the same issues next summer.
      I don’t think my seed from Twin City was coated.

  • @followgeo
    @followgeo 9 днів тому

    That rye grass was ready after 8 hours?

    • @TheLawnMechanic
      @TheLawnMechanic  9 днів тому

      @@followgeo it was about a week from what i recall.

  • @longvu5937
    @longvu5937 Місяць тому

    Hello, How does the prosperity blue grass held up in the heat? Does it go dormant when temp hit above 90F for multiple weeks ?

    • @TheLawnMechanic
      @TheLawnMechanic  Місяць тому

      It seemed better than most , I think the fireball rye is a problem with fungus. The prosperity was overall good this year. My lawn was green all year in the summer ! In the backyard Im going with fescue to see the difference.. Thanks for posting !

    • @CRV1958
      @CRV1958 Місяць тому +1

      Thank you very much for getting back to me. Fungus is another issue I get from time to time, maybe this seed is not too resistant.
      I’ll think further on this before planting them. Thanks again.

  • @davidjdove
    @davidjdove 5 місяців тому

    What was the temp while you were doing this? I soaked seeds for 7 days in late April 🇨🇦 and 4 more days in soil, still no grass blades

    • @TheLawnMechanic
      @TheLawnMechanic  5 місяців тому +2

      Soil temp was 55-60 outside temp was around 60 to 65 . What seed did you use. Rye takes only a few days. Bluegrass can take up to a few weeks.

    • @davidjdove
      @davidjdove 5 місяців тому +1

      @@TheLawnMechanic It was a blend. Some Kentucky blue and mainly a variety of rye. Just saw a few blades after 12 days on a test sample I have inside. My project is on my video tab.

    • @TheLawnMechanic
      @TheLawnMechanic  5 місяців тому +2

      @davidjdove maybe better ground contact and peat over it may help?

    • @davidjdove
      @davidjdove 5 місяців тому +1

      @@TheLawnMechanic Appreciated

  • @CarlosLopez-of8xg
    @CarlosLopez-of8xg 5 місяців тому +2

    Looks like he’s peeing in the bucket 😂

  • @JDJD-hg9hu
    @JDJD-hg9hu Місяць тому +1

    “Don’t get all critical with all this”
    Why are we measuring 12 once’s?
    Pour that sh it in the bucket!

  • @tedfinkenauer42
    @tedfinkenauer42 4 дні тому +1

    Don’t dump old water in grass. It’s toxic. May kill your lawn. Also, change out water every 12 hours

  • @themoistgreenorganic
    @themoistgreenorganic Місяць тому +1

    I had a delay on my project, and soaked the seeds for 13 days. KBG seed, am worried about seed rot, so I had the seed in the bucket not submerged with water but did 12 hours on and 12 hours off. Anybody soak for this long before?

    • @TheLawnMechanic
      @TheLawnMechanic  Місяць тому

      Did the seed have roots. Most important part is did you change the water out frequently

    • @TheLawnMechanic
      @TheLawnMechanic  Місяць тому

      Also, I don’t think 13 days is way too long.

    • @themoistgreenorganic
      @themoistgreenorganic Місяць тому

      No roots on the seed and I was changing the water out at least once per day. And update, I do have germination, it's 70% KBG and 30% Rye.