TTTF plant development

[xapabwa]

How long after germination does it take for new seedlings to go from the single blade stage to having more than one blade and tillering.

Sorry if this is a stupid question, but it was something I was wondering about and could find the answer elsewhere. Is there an approximate time table?

Thanks!

[MorpheusPA]

It depends on temperatures, and to some extent soil types, available resources, and so on. Or, your mileage is really going to vary and there's no correct answer.

Roughly? In a month you should be seeing something in terms of second leaves.

[sc4dr]

I noticed my new fescue growing 2 leaves after 2 weeks.

[BermudaBane]

Same here. Two weeks, but we had really great weather in September.

[xapabwa]

I figured there were likely lots of variables, but thought I'd ask any way. I guess I'll just keep a watch out.

Thanks!

[auteck]

Eventually, a single clump (one seed) can develop up 100+ grass blades if growing conditions are optimal (full sun, good soil, mild temps, etc...)

[darx23]

i just did a TTTF renovation in my backyard about a month ago. There is now about 85 percent coverage with a few small bare spots around. Will i have to fix the bare spots in the spring or will the other grass begin to spread and cover the bare spot. I'm a newb so bare with me

[Billybob]

From what I know about TTTF it will not spread much. Some of the newer cultivators claim they do but KGB is the grass that is know for filling in. I would dormant seed in jan. or feb. before a snow storm. The freeze n thaw tends to push the seed into the ground for good soil contact. Then in spring when conditions are right the seed will germinate. Can not use a pre-e in spring though.

I am new here too,someone else may have a better idea, so be patient n someone else will answer.
Good luck

[darx23]

Thats a good idea Billybob. The area also has good shade coverage too so its very hard for weeds to grow. Not using a Pre-E in the spring wont do too much harm to the area.

[xapabwa]

It's kind of late, but TTTF germinates and grows pretty fast. If you only have a few holes and bare spots, I'd be inclined to sprinkle some more seed in them and see what happens.

Last year, I overseeded to heavily. This year, I think I went a bit too light. I had some spots where the coverage after germination was rather spotty. I just dropped some more seed in those spots this weekend. If the sprout and live, great.

[rcnaylor]

It's kind of late, but TTTF germinates and grows pretty fast. If you only have a few holes and bare spots, I'd be inclined to sprinkle some more seed in them and see what happens.

Last year, I overseeded to heavily. This year, I think I went a bit too light. I had some spots where the coverage after germination was rather spotty. I just dropped some more seed in those spots this weekend. If the sprout and live, great.

I used a different overseeder this year and wound up with too much KBG and too little tttf. Still hoping the tttf mix fills in a little more. But, it is certainly not as thick as usually have with an overseed.

[GeorgiaCLayFarmer]

For what its worth on my reno,which the grass sprouted 30 days ago+/-, I've got tillering,so definatly helps the lawn look thicker.

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[Green]

Here is a picture showing the tillering and short rhizome spreading of Tall Fescue. This plant probably has 50-100 blades at any given time. It looks a lot denser in real life than in the pic.