Grow Grass Seed in ONE DAY - Pre Germinate it in a Bucket

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  @mattmattia · 2 years ago

  Another trick to use, start one bucket with only 1lb of seed first, two days later do the rest of your buckets. Keep an eye on the first bucket looking for seeds to germinate. This will give you a 1-2 window knowing when to spread the seed  just before germination.

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  @crbondur · 2 years ago

  This is a LOT better solution than my idea, throwing out the seed and saying, in my best Dolph Lundgren voice, "If it dies, it dies." LOL!! :D

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  @DavidNitzscheBell · 2 years ago

  Hmmmm, Tom Cruise explaining how to grow grass seed. Cool.

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  @2043269660 · 2 years ago (edited)

  Some more tips for you. Use very warm water to soak your seeds for 24 hours and then also when you dip your seeds everyday also use very warm water. I have a porch that is 70 degrees even temperature unlike outside where it will fluctuate. I did the pre germination process inside my porch. i did a 4 pound bag, used a steel weight to hold the bag down. I used cheese cloth instead of a paint strainer bag ( cheaper but also a bit more work as you have tie it up in a knot due to no draw string ) After the 24 hour initial soak i place 2 small wood blocks  6 inches high in a empty bucket. after soaking the seeds and for the after the water dip every 24 hours after that i placed the seeds in the bucket with the wood blocks ( or any other object that will keep the seeds off of the bucket bottom). This allows the water to drain and keep the bottom layer of seeds as dry as the rest of the bag.  Oh and i changed my water every 6 to 8 hours on the initial 24 hour soak. That water turns such a nasty brown color that every time i changed water the water was very very brown. My seeds germinated in 4 days. I then mixed the seeds with peat moss as the peat moss is very dry and will soak up the water from the seeds. Peat moss is very cheap and the brown color of the peat moss easily contrasts with my soil to easily see how the seed is spreading. i spread the seed by hand.

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  @zigwil153 · 5 months ago

  I have twenty-six seasons at our home, Northern WV. I used this method (Black Beauty) last April. <i>HOLY COW!</i> The lawn has never looked this good this early. So thankful for this video!👏👏👏

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  @Boltron · 2 years ago

  if you want to germinate your seed even faster . soak your seed in liquid seaweed , a 0-0-4 or a 0-0-1 would be good. the liquid seaweed will act as a RGS. follow the the label for seed germination dilution ratio. the 0-0-4 i use needs only half an ounces per 5 gallons. but i have used a 0-0-1 and that needed 5 ounces for 5 gallons. just thought ill share what i do to get great results fast.

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  @alltexaslawn · 2 years ago

  You’re right! &nbsp;Now matter what our plans are, you gotta be able to adjust and adapt when the wrench gets thrown in the plans!!!

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  @DeadphishyEP3 · 2 years ago

  I have cheesecloth bags for this. They have strings to tie them. &nbsp;Lots of people laugh at doing this, however its worked really well for me. Great video, thanks for talking about the milo method, the drying it out method, and what happens when you go to long. &nbsp;The seed is a lot hardier then some people think.

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  @notthatronjohnson1187 · 10 months ago

  I am so glad I live out in the country and don&apos;t give a flip when and what grows in my yard. As long as I don&apos;t see bare dirt and I can mow it I&apos;m happy.

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  @TheOGBraveheart · 2 years ago

  Items Needed:<br><br> • Grass seed (e.g., 365 SS Kentucky bluegrass)<br> • 5-gallon buckets<br> • Paint strainers (5-gallon size)<br> • Drill and drill bits<br> • Water source<br> • Optional: organic fertilizer like Milorganite<br><br>Detailed Steps:<br><br> 1. Preparation:<br> • Use the two-bucket system:<br> • Drill holes in the bottom of half of your buckets.<br> • Place paint strainers in the buckets with holes.<br> • The strainer ensures the seeds stay wet but not submerged in water.<br> 2. Pre-Germination Process:<br> • Fill the bucket with seeds, aiming for around 6-8 lbs per bucket to ensure all seeds get adequately wet.<br> • Submerge the bucket with seeds in water for 24 hours.<br> • After 24 hours, lift the bucket out to let it drain.<br> • Every 24 hours, resubmerge the seeds just enough to wet them completely, then drain again.<br> • Continue this process for 7-9 days, depending on the seed type and ambient temperature.<br> 3. Spreading Seeds:<br> • If seeds have started to sprout, avoid using a drop spreader directly as wet seeds will clump.<br> • Mix the wet seeds with an organic fertilizer like Milorganite (2-3 lbs of Milorganite per pound of seed) to act as a carrier for even spreading.<br> • Alternatively, spread the wet seeds on a driveway or tarp to dry slightly before spreading them using a drop spreader.<br> 4. Lawn Preparation:<br> • Scalp the lawn to remove dead grass and ensure good seed-to-soil contact. For Bermuda grass, scalp it down to about a quarter-inch.<br> • If overseeding cool-season grass, use a dethatcher to remove dead material.<br> 5. Post-Seeding Care:<br> • Water the newly seeded lawn four times a day to keep it consistently moist, reducing watering frequency gradually as the grass starts to establish.<br> • Avoid heavy rains immediately after seeding to prevent seed washout.<br> 6. Additional Tips:<br> • Keep some seed in reserve to fill in any bare spots after initial germination.<br> • Monitor the seed closely for signs of germination and adjust care accordingly.<br><br>By following these steps, you can achieve rapid and effective grass growth with a high germination rate, saving time and resources.

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  @Nothingbutlead · 1 month ago

  First time I did. I put 8 pds per bucket. &nbsp;Submerged them for the full week. Changed water twice a day. Also mixed the seed in the bag every day so the inner most seed would be the outer most. Spread it with fertilizer as a binder. Had stalks in 2 days. Worked pretty good.

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  @moonshynegirl172 · 2 years ago

  Make sense. &nbsp;This is similar to how I sprout the veggie seeds inside that I eat. I never thought to do it with grass seed, but now I know!

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