ᐅ Is the lawn still growing, or am I being too pessimistic?

Created on: 29 May 2024 20:05
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darksun
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darksun
29 May 2024 20:05
Hello,
2 1/2 weeks ago we sowed our lawn. The soil was dug up 25cm (10 inches) deep with a rototiller (removed quite a few stones!), then a little (not much!) sand and some topsoil were raked in.
The ground was leveled, rolled, grass seed applied with a spreader (plus a bit scattered by hand), raked in, and rolled again.
The soil has been kept consistently moist, watering up to 4 times a day during dry periods, etc.

After 2 1/2 weeks it looks like this, but there are still gaps and it’s not as dense as I expected.

Will it fill in more, do I need to be patient? Or should I improve it now by raking in new seed in some areas?
Junge Grashalme wachsen dicht aus brauner Erde in einem Feld.

Junges Gras wächst auf trockenem Ackerboden.

Junge grüne Reis-Setzlinge wachsen in brauner Erde in Reihen.
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Buchsbaum066
29 May 2024 20:43
After two and a half weeks, you’re lucky to see that much grass already. Usually, you need to be patient for about 6 weeks and can cautiously start using the lawn mower in between.

It always depends on the weather. Of course, it is always important to water properly and sufficiently. That is the most important thing.
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nordanney
29 May 2024 22:16
I would just like to say "Yes." But you need to write more, of course.
The lawn already looks really great for such a short time. Give it time. And don’t pull on it – that won’t make it grow faster – LOL
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elminster
30 May 2024 07:05
Top lawn in less than 20 days. Since it is a lawn seed mix, some varieties germinate earlier and grow faster than others.
When I planted mine, I reseeded after a few weeks because I was impatient. It then became dense. Whether this was due to the new seed or because the slower varieties eventually emerged, I don’t know. Depending on the area, I would reseed now or, if the area is larger, in about 2 weeks if nothing more has appeared.
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darksun
30 May 2024 13:55
Thanks for the feedback, then I’ll stay optimistic as well.
Malle Zwabber1 Jun 2024 21:38
I also seeded at the beginning of April and mowed for the first time yesterday. With all the rain, the lawn has really grown well. Just be patient.

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