How to Apply Bentgrass Seed

Bentgrass is a cool-season turf grass typically grown in the northern parts of the United States. However, creeping bentgrass is sometimes planted in southern regions, particularly on golf courses. A successful bentgrass lawn relies on proper soil preparation before planting. Planting bentgrass on unprepared or weedy soil prevents proper root development and growth. Furthermore, it is imperative for gardeners to keep their bentgrass seed moist after planting.

Herbicide
Fertilizer
Tiller
Drop spreader
Compost

Instructions

- 1
  Spray a broad spectrum herbicide that contains glyphosate over the lawn area. Glyphosate kills weeds without leaving toxic soil residue that can harm bentgrass seeds. Reapply the spray in 10 days. Wait two weeks to plant bentgrass seed.
- 2
  Spread a starter fertilizer over the soil to help root development. Use a starter fertilizer that has an NPK ratio of 5-10-5 at a rate of 20 lbs. per 1,000 square feet. Work the starter fertilizer into the first 2 to 3 inches of top soil.
- 3
  Water the soil. Pour half of the recommended amount of bentgrass seed into a drop spreader. Distribute bentgrass seed at a rate of 1/2 to 1 lbs. of seeds per 1,000 square feet. Push the drop spreader horizontally over the soil. Add the rest of the seeds to the drop spreader to apply vertically.
- 4
  Apply 50 lbs. of compost per 1,000 square feet over the bentgrass seed to help conserve moisture. Water the lawn until the soil is moist, but not saturated.
- 5
  Water the germinating bentgrass two to three times a day. Reduce the watering schedule to once a week when seedlings emerge, which generally takes five days.

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