Is Late October Too Late to Plant Fescue Seed?

Fescue needs soil temperatures of at least 50°F to germinate. In the Atlanta area, that threshold typically arrives the last week of October; farther north, it's early November. The ideal planting window is September, but sod can be laid anytime. If you're seeding in late October, expect very slow germination. Keep the seed bed moist and cross your fingers—success depends on a warm stretch.