What Is the Best Time of Spring to Plant Cool-Season Grass Seed?

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The best time in the spring to plant cool-season grass species, like red fescue or Kentucky bluegrass, varies by region. For best growing results, plant the seeds when the outside daytime temperature ranges between 60 and 75 degrees F.

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