Why does sod cost so much more than seed installations?
It takes sod farms approximately 18 to 24 months to create a crop of sod ready for harvest. The sod is then cut from the field, transported to the site and installed within 24 to 36 hours. The coordination and implementation of labor, equipment and materials is rather significant. The lawn and soil preparation for seed or sod is the same, so the additional cost comes from the added labor and material needed to lay the sod.
