Prepare for Spring Grass Seed Planting If You Live in One of These States

If you’re planning to plant grass seed this spring and live in the transition zone, a 200 mile wide belt that straddles the South and MidAtlantic and includes North Carolina, Virginia, Kentucky, and Missouri, then now is the time to plan.  

Cool season grasses, including fescues, Kentucky bluegrass, and perennial ryegrass germinate when soil temperatures reach 50°F and air temperatures are consistently between 60°F and 75°F. For states in the transition zone, soil temperatures begin to crest the 50°F mark in early March to mid April.