When Should I Plant Crabgrass

Crabgrass should be planted on a firm, well-pre- pared seedbed during early spring to midsummer. Planting should occur when the bare soil temperature in the upper 2 to 4 inches is consistently above 70°F at midday.

How do you plant crabgrass?

Plant crabgrass into a tilled, well-firmed seedbed. Seed can be broadcast and then covered by a second pass with a roller or it can be planted with a drill about 1/4-inch deep. Planting too deep is a bigger concern than planting too shallow.

How long does crabgrass take to grow?

When the soil temperature at the surface reaches 55°F for four or five consecutive days, crabgrass begins to germinate. Seeds germinate best from early spring to late summer. Crabgrass continues to grow until midsummer when days become shorter.