Keep new sod green and healthy by mowing at the right time.
New sod needs time to grow after planting. If you mow that sod before the roots take hold in the soil underneath, the sod will not survive. Does this Spark an idea?
Height
The height of the blades of grass will determine when to mow the new sod. Longer blades of grass have a deeper the root system. Allow the blades of grass to grow to 3 to 5 inches high.
Temperatures
Planting sod during warmer temperatures (above 70 degrees Fahrenheit) requires more watering than planting in a cooler season (below 70 degrees Fahrenheit). Even if the grass blades are getting long, you should not mow new sod before the 14th to 16th day after planting.
Mowing
Only remove 1/3 inch off the top each time the sod is mowed. If the blades of grass are 5 inches long, mow down to 4 2/3 inches. If you need to mow the blades down to 2 or 3 inches high, mow more frequently during the week while removing only 1/3 inch each time.
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