First Mow of Season, Bag or Mulch?

[Oldschool]

I usually bag my first mow of the season and mulch thereafter. Any advantage or disadvantage or is it personal preference to bag or not bag on first mow? Wanted to see what the experts thoughts are.

[andy10917]

What's your reasoning for handling the first mow differently?

[Oldschool]

Only concern was the micro herd not being awake enough to process. However, I hate to waste the OM.

[andy10917]

If the grass is growing, the microherd is awake. Mulch mow for the OM is best.

[Oldschool]

And so it shall be...thanks for the advice Andy

First mow is Monday, can’t wait. Six months is a long time.