How long does sod last?
Sod is highly perishable. It should be installed and watered within 24 hours of harvest. This is why sod should be bought directly from a sod farm that harvests sod fresh for the customer. Sod sitting on pallets in a parking lot of a retail store or at a nursery should be avoided. Nurseries which unroll sod on fabric or in a greenhouse are acceptable places to purchase sod.