How long a shelf life does grass seed have?
Depends on the conditions it is stores in, but if it has been kept cool and dry, then seed stored for 12-18th would still be viable. If subjected to heat or damp conditions, then the period can be much less. Question: We have a bowling green whose soil pH is 4.5 and we need to increas this to avoid moss problems. Which of your feeds are alkaline in solution so that pH can be gradually increased towards 6 Answer: Most feeds have an acidifying effect and your pH is particularly acidic. Has there been a lot of Iron Sulphate used to kill the moss as this will certainly make things more acidic. Take a look at your surface drainage which may be poor and so encouraging the moss. A programme of aeration though hollow tineing may help with this and avoid the over use of acidifying applications. Question: Last year a large lawn was sown on a built up plateau. Heavy machinery has created a solid capped sub soil with 8 of clay top soil, the pH is 6.5. The area is very wet with areas of surface wat
