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Late Fall Fescue Seeding: Mid-November Cutoff in North Atlanta

Turf expert Clint Waltz says tall fescue can be seeded until mid-November in north Atlanta, though germination slows after mid-October. Ideal soil temperature is above 68°F; below 55°F, germination crawls. If your Girl Scout event is October 27, plant after and hope for a mild fall. Check soil temps at georgiaweather.net.

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