Question about grass seed

 Hello from New Orleans!

I know nothing about planting grass so I hope someone can answer a
question for me - I planted some ryegrass in my back yard last week and
it's growing in beautifully...how long before I (and my dogs) can safely
walk on it?

Thanks!

Bingle

 Depending on how well it's growing, first mowing can be from 2 to 3 weeks.


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 Starlord answered...."Depending on how well it's growing, first mowing can
be from 2 to 3 weeks........."

This depends on the type of mower used.
If you are using a cylinder mower, where the blade cuts against the sole
plate, you can cut after 3 or 3 weeks, but if you are using a rotary mower
you should leave it longer for a good root system to develop as the grass is
pulled during cutting especially if the blades are at all blunt

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David Hill
Abacus nurseries
www.abacus-nurseries.co.uk

 Thanks so much for your response...but it doesn't answer my question --
can I not walk on it until I mow it in 3 weeks?  

Thanks again!  

Bingle

 Mister Bingle wrote:

I would *avoid* or *limit* walking on it until it's mowable, but I
wouldn't worry about it if I *had* to walk on it. I walk on seedlings
all the time while doing the maintenance they need (watering, raking
leaves).