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Early Seed Planting #780562

Asked January 21, 2022, 9:47 AM EST

I am wondering when I can put out some fescue grass seed in some of my bare spots. A friend was wondering the same thing about flower and veggie seeds. Would March be a good bet? Can’t wait for this winter to be over!

Henrico County Virginia

Expert Response

The seed will not germinate until the ground temperature is above 50.  So you would do likely in late March.  Just know that any repair work you do this spring, will likely need to be done in September.  Grass planted in the spring typically does not survive the summer heat/droughts.  

As for vegetables, you can get exact planing dates using this VCE resource: https://www.pubs.ext.vt.edu/426/426-331/426-331.html

Direct sowing of summer flowers is done after the last frost date and when the soil has warmed up.  Our average last frost date is April 20. 
Ed Olsen Replied January 24, 2022, 10:53 AM EST

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