WHEN IS THE FIRST TIME TO CUT SOD
You need to maintain the sod's height at approximately 2 to 3 inches tall. This height provides enough blade length for optimum photosynthesis with sturdy root structures. In general, each mowing session should only remove approximately one-third of the blade's length at a time to prevent stress. Grass Height. Your first sod mowing should be after the grass has grown to 3 or 4 inches tall. This height signifies that the roots are well-established enough for vigorous blade growth. Safe Mowing Strategies. You need to maintain the sod's height at approximately 2 to 3 inches tall. This height provides enough blade length for optimum photosynthesis with sturdy root structures. In general, each mowing session should only remove approximately one-third of the blade's length at a time to prevent stress. Your first sod mowing should be after the grass has grown to 3 or 4 inches tall. This height signifies that the roots are well-established enough for vigorous blade growth. Each type of grass has a recommended mowing height. Find out which type of grass is in your lawn (you may have more than one) and mow at the proper height. Stick to the 1/3 rule — never remove more than 1/3 of the grass blade length at any one time. A healthy lawn can survive an occasional close cut. A new sod lawn should be mowed for the first time between 12-14 days. Turn off your water for 1 to 2 days to firm the soil to allow foot and mower traffic. After your first mowing water ONCE A DAY at 8 AM for the following week. A new sod lawn should be mowed for the first time between 12-14 days. Turn off your water for 1 to 2 days to firm the soil to allow foot and mower traffic. Mowing new lawns. New lawns need time for their roots to become established before they can be mowed for the first time. For seeded lawns, it may take up to 2 months before they are ready to be mowed. Sod may be ready to be mowed within 2 to 3 weeks of planting. New lawns need time for their roots to become established before they can be mowed for the first time. For seeded lawns, it may take up to 2 months before they are ready to be mowed. Sod may be ready to be mowed within 2 to 3 weeks of planting. 1 For the first mow, you can let the lawn grow to the high end of the recommended range or even a little higher before cutting to give it a little more time to become established, but be sure to still only cut off one-third of the blade.
Your first sod mowing should be after the grass has grown to 3 or 4 inches tall.