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The Best Grass Seed to Use in Central Ohio

Central Ohio is located within U.S. Department of Agriculture Hardiness zones 5a and 5b. This represents an ideal climate for cool season grasses.
  1. Type

    • The best grass seed to use in central Ohio also happens to be the one most commonly grown: Kentucky bluegrass. This cool season grass provides a dense lawn with a bright green to blue-green color.

    Timing

    • The ideal time to plant your Kentucky bluegrass seed in central Ohio is between August 15 to September 15. If you prefer to plant in spring, wait until after May 15.

    Considerations

    • Kentucky bluegrass is slow to establish. In central Ohio it may take up to two months to become fully established.