Should You Harrow After Seeding?

The key to a successful seeding is seed-to-soil contact; the seed should be buried no deeper than 1/8-1/4 inch. ... Therefore, broadcasting seed is less effective unless you can drag or harrow the seedbed afterward to pull some soil over the seed, then roll it again to pack down the soil.

Should you harrow in grass seed?

Harrowing is beneficial for a couple of reasons. Firstly it aids drainage, thereby helping to minimise muddy patches and standing water. ... We would also recommend that you harrow in the autumn months too, to aid germination of grass and flower seed over winter.

When should you harrow a field?

Harrowing should be done when the conditions are becoming slightly warmer and from March onwards is ideal. The ground will become churned up if you harrow when it's too wet, while you may not be able to harrow effectively if the land is too dry.