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Overseeding Ryegrass in February: Temperature Dependent

Ryegrass needs a minimum soil temperature of 45°F to germinate. February soils in Georgia often hover around 40°F. Wait for a stretch of days with highs above 45°F, or simply delay until March when soils warm reliably. Check georgiaweather.net for local soil temps. Sowing too early wastes seed and effort.

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