Creeping Bent Grass, 5 Pounds

Putting green

Here's the thing, Bent grass is a very difficult grass to grow, but its also difficult to maintain. There's a reason as to why people who work with this grass have horticulture degrees, etc. Regardless, you must have proper drainage, proper soil, proper PH, and a proper soil temperature as well as ideal weather conditions when attempting to establish this grass from seed. From a planting perspective, I've had nothing but good luck with this particular seed. Like any seed it is important to apply a starter fertilizer and keep the soil damp until you begin to see reasonable establishment. The grass will likely come in as a seemingly patchy failure or as having random growth.My advice is to be patient and begin a daily regiment that includes appropriate watering, weeding by hand, and continuous monitoring while the initial germination occurs. Weeding (including the pulling of possible foreign grasses) is essential to allow room for the Bent grass seed to germinate and to likewise provide lateral growth expansion. Weeding is best done in the morning while the soil is damp. If you remain vigilant to this task your efforts will be minimal, and when fully established the chance for weeds will greatly lessen to almost none.When comfortable, cut the grass to a length that is manageable for continued seeding (1/2 inch or less) and continue to apply seed to your bare areas. Again, be patient but disciplined. Cutting should be no more than a third of the height. As establishment occurs over time work your cutting height down to the appropriate height. Also, be sure to kill your ants.I will also add that it's not realistic to suggest that you will acquire useable turf in a matter of weeks. With bent grass you will need to continually seed in order to achieve the putting surface we all would ideally have in our backyard. And when you have acquired said putting surface, you must continue to add light top dressings of fine soil and continue to seed.Best of luck!

the package of seed was well sealed and delivered quickly

it is as advertised. The grass is growing well. We received it in a timely manner. It cost a little more, but we feel it is worth the extra cost

I wish I could afford more of this because where I planted it, that section of the yard looks like a golf course lawn, and it makes the rest of my yard look rather pathetic. Going to save up and purchase more.

I used the whole bag to overseed only noticed new growth in small areas, and they are very short in height expected to see a lot more grass.

This is the second time I've bought this Penncross Creeping Bent Grass seed, but from two different sellers. The first batch only received 3 stars while this received 4 stars, mainly because of the percentage of germination. This batch had about a 70% germination, and I'm happy with that. Wish it were more, but it's better than 40%. So, when I need more seed, this is the place I will come back to.

Didn't grow any sprouts.