When Should You Overseed Fescue

Early fall is the ideal time to seed or overseed northern and southern tall fescue lawns. Plant Pennington The Rebels Tall Fescue Grass Seed Blend or Pennington Smart Seed Southern Sun and Shade Grass Seed and Fertilizer Mix about 45 days before your typical first fall frost date.

When should I overseed fescue grass?

Your tall fescue seed gets off to a strong start, before seasonal stresses of winter or summer arrive. Fall is the ideal time for seeding or overseeding tall fescue lawns.

Does fescue have to be reseeded every year?

Fescue grass seed germinates best in mild weather, which is why fall lawn seeding is the most popular time of the year to repopulate your turf. There are two main reasons why a turf type tall fescue lawn is likely to need seeding every year.