is this grass suitable for Kansas City, MO? If so, when do I plant and how much water is needed to get it established? Thanks.
819811
It should do fine in your area, has grown well here in north Fl. Water lightly daily for the first week, after that only needs water when you see it turing gray. best time to plant would be after the danger of frost is over. After established the cold will not hurt it. You should see good growth by the end of the first week. Wait till its about six or seven inches tall to mow the first time, after that you can mow as desired.
819812
If it will grow in Canada & Cincinnati I would assume it will grow in K.C.I'd wait until after the traditional final freeze date.They say to water it daily for the first 2 weeks then as needed.Rain counts as watering. My experience with this grass is until it gets in the 90s everyday or most days you will want to mow it twice/week. You donot want to mow it until it gets about 3 inches high. Keep it high like that.
819813
I'm not sure of your latitude, but mine is about 35 degrees North. To be fair, I probably didn't give the grass seed a fair test. My results were underwhelming. It would be very hard for me to justify further cost on the product. My best results come from using Pennington seed from Lowe's.
819814
I don't know about Kansas City, but in Central Florida you plant in late fall and the first year while the seed is growing, it takes a LOT OF WATER.When my daughter used Scott's Weed and Feed on the yard the next year, it killed the grass even though we used a lot of water on it. Overall, afterwards,we planted Quick Lawn grass seed and it proved to be a better, tougher, lawn in Florida. This is just our opinion and our experience with this product.
1975673
It is the best grass seed I've used . I prepped the dirt with fertilizer . And seeded 2 time what the recommend amount. water 3 times a day at 15 to 20 minutes a day for 3 weeks ,I put a new seed fertilizer down at 3 weeks. I also do not cut my grass short , My cut length is about 3.5" long .And I bag all my clippings.My neighbors cut shorter and their lawn look brown in late July till fall.If your looking for a good quality seed use this seed..
1966493
My grass did very well and did not need additional watering after it matured. I will give a warning though that most of this grass is an annual type and will not re-grow after winter. I had to re-seed my front lawn last month.
1408778
I would only plant in spring if you are able to water frequently. New grass has a hard time in July and Aug.
281987
I over seeded an area of my lawn with black beauty. It came up fine. The lawn is softer where I added black beauty. It grows well in normal areas. I would not use it in an area that is shaded or difficult to grow grass in.
1261245
Yes - ours is doing beautifully and already has new growth. We planted in the ground and have kept moist. We live in Nashville. I believe it will grow very well.
2166887
I really couldn't tell you because I am not familar with Black Beauty. i did however use Fast Grow in mostly shade and it worked great! It really does grow fast and it is a nice grass! Good Luck!
1871114
Well I don't know anything about Kansas winters, it does well for Kentucky winters. It does allow enough light for starting seeds, its where we start all our seeds. The mesh is molded into the plastic and the plastic is fairly thick. As far as the air tightness and holding heat in the winter its not so good if the temps fall below freezing.
1975675
I believe that Oklahoma is to hot for this grass seed. During the hottest points of the season you can see where tube sun is always cooking the grass. The grass does very well in the cooler climate. Putting this seed down in October works best for me.
255839
Yes, it does need water. The problem more important that I found that as it is considered a weed it is very hard to find something that does not kill "mouse ears" as we call it here in Spanish. I am not found it here but a place in FL did sell it. Therefore, It is doubtful if I would plant it again as the clovers and others are becoming a big part of my yard. I do not know what to replace it with as I do like it.
1990933
I never really "fed" it. I am growing it outdoors and it is just doing well on its own. Just make sure it has plenty of water (moist at all times) and a lot of sun. Humidity isn't an issue since I live in Arkansas.
2059244
I say yes. I think new grass needs watered daily either by hose or by rain for at least the 1st few weeks.
792476
this grass is not even coming up not sure if this grass will grow in this area. would like to have my 100.00 back
611652
I bought some and tried it in Arkansas. I'm very pleased how it grows tequires no upkeep, etc. Sorry I don't know anymore to tell you. Jim
2222564
My question exactly, my husband likes to keep the St. Augustine LONG, but I can't stand the noise, the mess, etc.......can anyone else weigh in about the issues of St. Augustine and a push/reel mower. I couldn't tell from AMERGIN's post......do you mean you mowed 2-3x PER WEEK? Of course that would be in Florida, we are here in central Texas, no rain in sight.......so i bet it doesn't grow as fast as in Florida. Please let me know what other info you get, thanks.
1092799
regret I do not truly know the answer...recently used this product and is growing quite well on our lawn.....improving the looks of the lawn..... Keep in mind we have had a drought here...so lots of watering necessary...for the low cost of this product I would say it is worth a try.
255837
Likes water - I grew it in zone 9 in Florida in partial sun. Contact manufacture for information on your area before buying and seeding.