The Grass Doctor

Will snow damage grass seed already on the ground?

I planted some Scotts Premium Sun & Shade grass seed and I don't want it to be wasted because it wasn't cheap, even on sale it was expensive. We are supposed to have a cold front come through Northern Indiana where I live and I'm worried it might get damaged.

Public Comments

1. If it was planted correctly, you should have it covered with top soil by a 1/4 inch. If you did this, then the snow will just add moisture to the soil and help the seed germinate. I doubt if the weather we are getting right now will do any harm other than wash away some seed if it's just on the ground. Good luck to you. We are supposed to get the same weather in about an hour. Good luck
2. As long as it's a cool season grass (rye, bluegrass, fescue) it will be fine. You can actually sow grass seed on top of snow and it will germinate quickly. These grasses prefer the cool weather and can probably take the cold.
3. I don't think that it will do much damage. Just if you really want to then cover them.
4. No, as a matter of fact many people scatter seed in the snow, one of which is me. I've heard yea and nay on the subject, but for me it's a yea. I live in Missouri.
5. No problem. It will be fine. I threw all my grass seed out in the fall before winter. Next spring it came right up.