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Late Fall Seeding in Maryland: Is It Worth It?

The ideal seeding window in Maryland is mid‑August to mid‑September. Seeding in late October is risky. If you must seed now, use fast‑germinating perennial ryegrass and keep the soil constantly damp for up to 30 days. Expect low success; spring seeding is far more reliable.

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