This Fast-Growing Grass Seed Will Have Your Yard Lush And Covered In No Time

When it's time to start a new lawn, fast-growing seeds might pique your interest. There's no reason to wait all season for an enviously green curb when you can get a healthy turf in just a few weeks. For a luscious lawn in a month's time, perennial ryegrass (Lolium perenne) can be the solution.

Perennial ryegrass is a bunch-type of grass that was mainly used as pastures for animal grazing before it gained popularity for turfs and lawns. The fine-tip blades are often compared to Kentucky bluegrass and it can be a great alternative to such, as Kentucky bluegrass takes longer to germinate — roughly triple the time as perennial ryegrass. This fast-growing seed sprouts cool-season grass and is also typically used to overseed warm-season grasses. Perennial ryegrass may be right for your lawn if you need fast-growing blades that can withstand a high-traffic yard and live in an area with moderate temperatures.

Perennial ryegrass' small brown seeds take five to 10 days to sprout. However, in its favored moderate temperatures, germination can happen within just three to five days. In general, you'll need 6 to 9 pounds of perennial ryegrass seed for every 1000 square feet. After they sprout, it takes a couple of weeks for the plants to break ground and establish deep roots. Within a month or two, you can have a hearty lawn, perfect for playful pets and children. You'll be the greener grass on the other side people are always talking about. Further, perennial ryegrass can thrive for three to four years without reseeding (unless to cover bare patches), but by planting new seeds, there should be a constant stream of fine-tip blades.

This ryegrass isn't high maintenance. However, it can't combat harsh summers or winters. At roughly 80 degrees Fahrenheit, growth may decline. It is also picky about dry climate, shade, and drought. Perennial ryegrass does best in dark, rich soil yet can thrive in various types, even wet soil, as long as there is thorough drainage. To grow your grass seeds fast, plant them between March and September, and water frequently to a depth of 6 to 12 inches. Then, the grass should grow roughly 1 to 2 feet tall, and you can mow as needed. They say patience is a virtue, but you can skip the long waits for a lush lawn with this plant.