Never Plant This Grass Seed Type in the Spring

Spring grass seeding is a race against time. The seed needs to germinate and grow to adulthood before summer, so it can compete with weeds, existing turf, and July heat. If the seed takes too long to germinate, it will never make it. Many homeowners make the mistake of thinking all cool season grasses are the same. They aren't. Cool season grasses can vary considerably in germination time, watering demand, and drought tolerance, which is why you should never reach for Kentucky bluegrass if you're planting grass in the spring.