How long before our newly sodded area can be utilized for play?
A. Typically for greens newly sodded areas can be put into play between 3–6 weeks of good growth. Several factors play a role in determining the time it requires for a newly sodded area to come into play. These factors include: soil temperature, watering practices, the amount of stress the sod is exposed to; either mechanically or environmentally, amount of sunlight it receives, cultural practices, fertility and the desired height of cut which is acceptable to the end users.
