After hydroseeding, when can I expect to mow for the first time?
Generally, if conditions are right, you can expect to mow your lawn for the first time about 3 to 3 ½ weeks after hydroseeding (sometimes sooner but this is the general time range). Make sure you stop watering your grass for a day or two, if possible, to avoid causing ruts in your lawn. Riding lawn mowers are not advisable until grass is firm and has an established root system. Be carefull to not let your lawn get too long before you more as it will be extra moist and may cause yellowing after cutting. The general rule is to mow your lawn when it gets to about 4 inches.
Generally, if conditions are right, you can expect to mow your lawn for the first time about 3 to 3 ½ weeks after hydroseeding (sometimes sooner but this is the general time range). Make sure you stop watering your grass for a day or two, if possible, to avoid causing ruts in your lawn. Riding lawn mowers are not advisable until grass is firm and has an established root system. Be careful to not let your lawn get too long before you mow as it will be extra moist (which can cause ruts) and may be yellow or light green after cutting this is usually only temporary. The general rule is to mow your lawn for the first time when it gets to about 3 1/2 – 4 inches. After that, 2″ to 2 /2″ is suffice for most grasses. Try to not cut more the 1/3 of the grass blade during each mowing. Lawns with deep columns of sandy loam may need more time before mowing until sufficient root growth occurs through the soil profile to firm the soil to the extent that a mower can be used.
