Are Grass Seeds Hard to Grow?

Considerations

• Grass seeds need contact with soil to germinate. Till the soil to a depth of 4 to 6 inches to loosen it. Remove debris such as stones and weeds because they will prevent proper germination. It's also a good idea to rake the seed lightly into the topsoil so that it's covered and held in place.

Requirements

• Moisture is important during the germination process because the seeds need water for the roots to grow and develop. Keep grass seeds moist but not wet until they sprout. They also need light and a specific soil temperature.

Time Frame

• Each type of grass seed takes a different amount of time to germinate. Rye grass is among the quickest, sprouting in five to 10 days. Fescues take about seven to 15 days. Bentgrass and bermudagrass can sprout in about 10 to 15 or 10 to 30 days, respectively. Buffalograss usually sprouts in 14 to 28 days, and centipede takes 14 to 21, but bluegrass can take as long as 20 days to show the first signs of young grass.