# Treatment for Grass Seed
Grass seed takes anywhere from a few days to a month to begin germinating. During that time, treatment will ensure the seeds grow and develop strong roots to become a thick, vibrant lawn.
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Significance
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Using a starter fertilizer or organic fertilizer during seeding will help the grass germinate and develop roots faster. The food adds necessary nutrients, like nitrogen and phosphorus, into the ground.
Potential
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Laying mulch on top of grass seed will keep weeds away and retain moisture and temperature. Straw and hay make good mulch. You can remove the mulch when the grass seeds sprout, but you don't have to.
Considerations
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If weeds emerge, you need to treat them or they will steal nutrients from the grass seeds. Most chemical weed control products will kill young grass, so don't use them until the grass has been mowed three times. The only one that can be used is siduron, which is a pre-emergence formula.
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Lawn Planting
- A Good Grass Seed for Shade
- Depth for Grass Seeds in the Soil
- Fastest-Growing Grass Seeds
- Spreader Setting for Grass Seeds
- How to Care for Grass Lawn Seeds
- Grass Lawn Seeds
- Grass Seeds for Shade
- How to Seed Zoysia Grass
- Seeding Rates for Grass Seed
- Growth Rate of Grass Seeds
- Planting Grass Seeds vs. Hydro-Seeding
- Planting Dates for Grass Seed
