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Kentucky Bluegrass Annual Water Requirement: Acre-Feet Estimate

Water needs vary by soil, sun, humidity, temperature, zone. Rule of thumb: 1–2 inches per week during active growth. For ~30 growing weeks, that's 2.5 acre-feet/acre/year (range 2–3).

Spring/fall: less. Summer heat: more. Deep, infrequent watering beats daily light sprinkling—promotes deep roots, drought resilience.

Adjust for your specific conditions. No universal number fits all sites.

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