Q.Palestine Straw. Clover Planted, Temps Fell To 35F For Consectutive Nights The Day After Planting, Will The Seeds Still Grow?
I can’t grow grass in my yard. It just doesn’t take. I’m surrounded by Oaks and Pines. My yard gets about 80-100% sun depending on the time of day and sun travel (being surrounded by trees, the shade moves). I was told to use clover, it’s pretty and after a few seasons I may be able to establish some rye grass too. Well, I planted on Sunday (May 3) because temps in CT have been staying above 42 degrees even at night. Poof, I plant on Sunday….we get a surprise cold streak and night time temps have fallen to 35F almost every night since. Soil is damp, has stayed damp. Watering and rain. I was expecting some germination to start occurring- i was told 2-3 days I should see sprouts. I do not see anything. Can the seeds survive those cold nights? Or do I need to seed again? I didn’t by from a seed place, I bought Scott’s (I usually don’t do Corp. brands, I usually order from a seed company) because it was inexpensive and if it didn’t work I wasn’t out too much.
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The cold snap certainly doesn't help germination speed, but you may still see them popping up as the season continues to change. I would wait a while; they haven't frozen, but have been slowed by the cold. Sometimes it's all about patience.
