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Is it supposed to snow right after you dormant seed? Should we dormant seed in the 30’s or colder?
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Dormant seeding #855601
Asked November 20, 2023, 5:49 PM EST
Is it supposed to snow right after you dormant seed? Should we dormant seed in the 30’s or colder?
Ramsey County Minnesota
Expert Response
Thanks for the question. Now is a very good time to apply dormant seed. It can be tricky knowing just what is the right time. The right time is after warm weather has past so the seed doesn't germinate this fall but before the ground freezes. See attached link for further details. https://extension.umn.edu/lawn-care/dormant-seeding
Paul
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