Now is the Time to Overseed Athletic Fields

Barenbrug seed delivered today, ready to be planted this afternoon:

Slice seeder:

Late summer/early fall is quickly approaching.  Now is the time to overseed athletic fields.  Here is a link for overseeding soccer fields from Purdue University.  Focus on pages 11-12.

Overseeding can be accomplished after aerification and before topdressing and dragging of the cores or with an overseeder.

I like to follow a simple overseeding formula:

• Core aerify
• Overseed
• Topdress
• Drag the cores, sand and seed into the field
• Apply a starter fertilizer 16.28.12 at a rate of 4 bags an acre

Also, don't hesitate to overseed at a higher rate in season.  Remember, seed is one of the most cost effective ways to keep fields looking good and coaches happy throughout the season.

Go to j-dturf.com to learn more about J&D Turf.

Play on!

--Jamie

@JamieMehringer