OT: GrassSeed

[1 Old Dog]

I have just reclaimed an acre of cutover, in order to expand my back yard. Trees and roots are gone, and now I would like some suggestions for the best grass seed/fertilizer to use. Thanks in advance.

 

[InTheIttaBenaHotSun]

Before you sling any seed or fertilizer you need to take soil samples of that acre. I'd send them to A&L Labs in Memphis, TN. Call them and they can walk you through what you need to do as far as taking samples and shipping them. A&L has an 800 #. Tell them you want S3M soil test run on the samples. This will give you a complete analysis of your soil....pH, base saturation, P, K and micro nutrient levels.

More than likely it'll be a waste of time applying seed and fertilizer without sampling first. Sort of like going to the Dr. when you're sick. Dr. doesn't walk in, look at you and write a prescription. He runs test to find out what he's working with first before writing you something.

After you get this done then we can talk fertilizer and seed. There are a few factors that need to be considered when choosing a seed. Will this be a shady area, partially shady or full sunlight? What's the foot traffic going to be on this acre? Do you have kids? Will they be playing on this acre? If so, how much?

 

[AnotherOldDog]

Oh boy, I remember the last time I put out grass seed to grow a lawn... Birds ate them suckers about as fast as I put em out.

Now, the first time I tried to grow a centipede lawn from seed went great. Probably the best lawn I ever had. Yeah, back in the 1970's living in Clarksdale, MS.

 

[art_vandalay]

I have just reclaimed an acre of cutover, in order to expand my back yard. Trees and roots are gone, and now I would like some suggestions for the best grass seed/fertilizer to use. Thanks in advance.

Depending upon where you are in Mississippi, it is a high probability you will need a heavy application of lime if you are planting where trees once were. Soils throughout much of North and Central Mississippi have a low pH which means lime is needed.

Nonetheless, another responder gave you good advice to get a soil sample, but I would suggest going through the soil testing lab at MSU (http://extension.msstate.edu/lawn-and-garden/soil-testing).

If you need collection boxes or assistance with a soil sample or general advice for establish turf, your county Extension office is a great place to start. Choose your county from this page: http://extension.msstate.edu/county-offices

 

[5049]

Depending upon where you are in Mississippi, it is a high probability you will need a heavy application of lime if you are planting where trees once were. Soils throughout much of North and Central Mississippi have a low pH which means lime is needed.

Nonetheless, another responder gave you good advice to get a soil sample, but I would suggest going through the soil testing lab at MSU (http://extension.msstate.edu/lawn-and-garden/soil-testing).

If you need collection boxes or assistance with a soil sample or general advice for establish turf, your county Extension office is a great place to start. Choose your county from this page: http://extension.msstate.edu/county-offices

Yep the MSU extension is your best bet. Get it tested, your grass will grow like crazy with their recommendations