The Grass Doctor

how deep should plant grass seed if have soil tilled up?

having lawn tilled up and will have to rake it out again..how deep is good to throw seed out before covering again by raking?

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1. i just throw them densely around, then rake everything smooth. lots of water until they sprout.
2. the soil should be raked flat stamped down so it is firm then raked again so the surface is loose 1 inch down 2.5 cms is the deepest you need to go .sow the seed on top of this then rake over the surface again to lightly cover the seed .Water well and you should have grass in about 10-14 days you won't have a lawn for six months as the grass has to establish and spread out.
3. Read the packet/box - they give the recommended quantities per square metre on those. Sow onto a finely raked areas then just rake over after sowing to just slightly cover the seed. Grass seed in particular, once it is watered, is able to orient itself so that the emerging root is to the bottom.
4. It will take so long if you plant them all individally I would either 1) throw them down and put a cm or so more soil on top and water them or 2) throw them down and rake over they are very hardy seeds
5. Grass seed is sown right on the surface of the soil. There is no need to cover it. Some people spread straw over grass seed to help deter erosion. There is also Hydo-seed which comes in sprayable mulch.
6. while you have it tilled up..just throw some out about a couple inches below your raked surface..this will save you from having to cover with straw and give you a week or so ahead of schedule for germination and sprouting. i wouldnt spread out any deeper than 1-2 inches though.
7. Barely covered (2 to 5 mm, 1/8 to 1/4 inch). Grass seed won't grow if it is buried too deep, or if it gets dry during the germination period of two weeks. It must be moist the whole time. It will grow best if you spread mulch over seed. Clean straw (no weed or hay seeds), peat moss, or grass clippings make good mulch. Raking over seeded area tends to bunch the seed in clumps and bury it too deep so it doesn't grow.