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Pre-Emergent Herbicide Timing for Coastal Georgia

Crabgrass germinates when soil at ½-inch depth reaches 52°F. On the Georgia coast, soils hover near 50°F all winter; a sunny week can trigger germination. Apply pre-emergent in early February, then repeat in early May for season-long control. Inland areas like Atlanta can wait until March 1.

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