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Can You Plant Grass Seed in November in Ohio?

Ohio is known for its bright green, thick lawns. In order to achieve this goal, knowing when the correct time of year to plant grass seed is extremely useful.
  1. Time Frame

    • August through September is the time to plant grass seed in Ohio.

      According to Ohio State University's Agriculture program, the best time to plant grass seed is from August 15 to September 15 as a general rule. However, for central and southern Ohio it is acceptable to plant the seed any time during the month of September.

    Warning

    • Planting grass seed in November won't ensure enough growth establishment for success.

      Planting later in the fall may result in the grass seed failing to grow sufficiently. The winter weather may result in insufficient growth establishment for the grass to survive, suggests Ohio State University Agriculture program.

    Considerations

    • Planting grass seed in March can be more beneficial than in November.

      Gardeners in central and southern Ohio can usually successfully plant grass seed from October 15 to October 30, Ohio State University Agriculture program points out. The program also states that if these deadlines are not possible, postpone planting until spring as planting in March greatly raises growth production.