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Crabgrass Pre-Emergent Timing: Soil Temperature Is Key

Apply pre-emergent when soil hits 50°F and rising—crabgrass germination trigger. In Atlanta, that's early March, but mid-February is safe. Check local soil temps at georgiaweather.net.

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