New grass seed

[Launchbury]

My neighbour put new grass seed down 15th September (to be precise), after a week he had lots of new grass, so I decided to copy him.

I put my down 29th September, 2 weeks have passed - nothing!

I kept it watered at all times.

Did I narrowly miss the window?

Thanks.

 

[Mursal]

Might just be a sowed a little deeper than your neighbour but should still come up OK. A change in the weather will also slow establishment down.

 

[Launchbury]

I'm pleased to report, this afternoon I noticed large patches of green fuzz have stated appearing.

If I'm quick will I be able to get more grass to grow, or have I missed my chance until the Spring now?

 

[Mursal]

I'd tip away at it, until the cold wet/frosty weather takes hold. Just not to deep and a little extra seed for the late sowing date. Apply a general fertilizer with low nitrogen and high P and K if you can.