Treating Mold in Newly Laid Sod

Mold on 25 Rolls of Sod in Redding, CA

Sod from a landscaping site has visible mold. Hot weather is weeks away.

Action Plan

1. Rake out dead, moldy grass tissue.
2. Apply a fungicide labeled for turf in your area. Consult a local independent garden center for the correct product.
3. Water adequately to establish roots; the fungicide will protect the grass during establishment.

Prompt treatment prevents the mold from spreading and killing the new sod.