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If you plan to plant or reseed a cool season lawn, mid-August through September is the best time to do it. Part of the success of planting grass can depend on the quality of the seed you buy. North Carolina has a seed label law that requires all seed to have a label on the package that contains an analysis of the seed. It pays to read the label.Start by knowing how much seed you will need. If you are seeding a new area with tall fescue, you will want to use 5 to 6 pounds of seed per 1,000 square feet. Kentucky bluegrass has very tiny seed and only requires 1 1/2 to 2 pounds of seed. Or you can use a blend of 4 to 5 pounds of fescue and 1 pound of bluegrass. You can purchase a good blend that includes 80 to 90 percent fescue (preferably at least 2 varieties) and 10 to 20 percent blue grass by weight. PURE SEED: Each type of seed is listed by percentage of total weight. Look for improved cultivars. Be careful of products that list “variety not stated.” GERMINATION: The higher the germination percentage, the better. The minimum should be 85%. Also check for the test date somewhere on the label. It should be less than one year ago. OTHER CROP SEED and WEED SEED: These should be very low. NOXIOUS WEEDS: This category includes weeds that are extremely difficult to control. Avoid purchasing seeds that contain any noxious weeds. For more information, call Buncombe County Cooperative Extension at 828-255-5522. (Image provided by Buncombe County.)
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