{"id":145716,"date":"2026-01-28T00:22:59","date_gmt":"2026-01-28T03:22:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/?p=145716"},"modified":"2026-02-25T11:16:14","modified_gmt":"2026-02-25T14:16:14","slug":"how-soon-overseed-after-pre-emergent","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-2\/how-soon-overseed-after-pre-emergent\/","title":{"rendered":"How Soon Can You Overseed After Pre-Emergent?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You applied pre-emergent 3 weeks ago to stop crabgrass before it started. Now, dead patches from winter damage are staring back at you. How long before you can seed these bare spots \u2014 and will your lawn survive looking rough until then?<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The answer depends on which pre-emergent you used: <strong>Most require at least 12 weeks before you can successfully overseed.<\/strong> For a spring application, that often means waiting until fall. But there&#8217;s <strong>one major exception and a quick-fix workaround<\/strong> for small problem areas.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Not interested in juggling herbicide schedules and seeding windows? LawnStarter\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/signup-web.lawnstarter.com\/cart\/contact-info?intent=fertilization\">lawn treatment pros<\/a> can handle the planning for you, applying pre-emergents and overseeding at optimal times for your region.<\/p>   <div class=\"wp-block-ub-table-of-contents-block ub_table-of-contents\" id=\"ub_table-of-contents-ecbb6473-10a9-45aa-beb7-e4d38f32285f\" data-linktodivider=\"false\" data-showtext=\"show\" data-hidetext=\"hide\" data-scrolltype=\"auto\" data-enablesmoothscroll=\"false\" data-initiallyhideonmobile=\"false\" data-initiallyshow=\"true\"><div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-header-container\" style=\"\"> \t\t\t<div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-header\" style=\"text-align: left; \"> \t\t\t\t<div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-title\" style=\"\">Here\u2019s What You Need to Know:<\/div> \t\t\t\t \t\t\t<\/div> \t\t<\/div><div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-extra-container\" style=\"\"> \t\t\t<div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-container ub_table-of-contents-1-column\"> \t\t\t\t<ul style=\"\"><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-2\/how-soon-overseed-after-pre-emergent\/#0-product-wait-times-how-long-before-you-can-seed\" style=\"\">Product Wait Times: How Long Before You Can Seed<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-2\/how-soon-overseed-after-pre-emergent\/#1-why-pre-emergent-blocks-grass-seed-too\" style=\"\">Why Pre-Emergent Blocks Grass Seed Too<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-2\/how-soon-overseed-after-pre-emergent\/#2-the-one-exception-tenacity-mesotrione\" style=\"\">The ONE Exception: Tenacity (Mesotrione)<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-2\/how-soon-overseed-after-pre-emergent\/#5-already-applied-pre-emergent-heres-a-quick-fix\" style=\"\">Already Applied Pre-Emergent? Here&#8217;s a Quick Fix<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-2\/how-soon-overseed-after-pre-emergent\/#7-seeded-too-soon-after-pre-emergent\" style=\"\">Seeded Too Soon After Pre-Emergent?<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-2\/how-soon-overseed-after-pre-emergent\/#8-should-you-skip-pre-emergent-or-skip-seeding\" style=\"\">Should You Skip Pre-Emergent or Skip Seeding?<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-2\/how-soon-overseed-after-pre-emergent\/#9-fall-overseeding-the-best-timing\" style=\"\">Fall Overseeding: The Best Timing<\/a><\/li><\/ul> \t\t\t<\/div> \t\t<\/div><\/div>   <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"0-product-wait-times-how-long-before-you-can-seed\">Product Wait Times: How Long Before You Can Seed<\/h2>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here&#8217;s how long you need to wait after applying popular pre-emergent products:<\/p>    <figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Product Name <\/strong>(<em>Active Ingredient<\/em>)<\/td><td><strong>Minimum Wait Time<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Moves Seeding Time To<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Barricade \/ Quali-Pro Prodiamine (<em>Prodiamine<\/em>)<\/td><td>16 weeks<\/td><td>August-September (Northern States)<br>July-August (Transition Zone)<br>June-July (Southern States)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Dimension \/ Hi-Yield&nbsp;(<em>Dithiopyr<\/em>)<\/td><td>12-16 weeks<\/td><td>July-September (Northern States)<br>June-August (Transition Zone)<br>May-July (Southern States)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Scott\u2019s Halts \/ Pendulum (<em>Pendimethalin<\/em>)<\/td><td>12 weeks<\/td><td>July-August (Northern States)<br>June-July (Transition Zone)<br>May-June (Southern States)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Tenacity \/ Meso 4SC (<em>Mesotrione<\/em>)<\/td><td><strong>0 weeks!<\/strong><\/td><td>Can apply AT seeding, but lasts only 21-30 days<\/td><\/tr><tr><td colspan=\"3\"><strong>The exception: <\/strong>Not ideal, but you can overseed Bermuda with ryegrass 8 weeks after the pre-emergent (Dimension) application, if slight injury can be tolerated.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Don\u2019t rush it and always follow the label, says Pawel Petelewicz, assistant professor of turfgrass weed science at the University of Florida. \u201cIf the label says to wait 3 to 4 months before overseeding, that is what I would recommend homeowners follow, and likely the longer of the specified range to stay in the safe.\u201d<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For warm-season grass owners, good news.You CAN apply pre-emergent in early spring, then wait 12 weeks and seed in May or June when the soil hits 65-70 degrees. The timing works because warm-season grasses (Bermuda, Zoysia, St. Augustine) love the summer heat.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Cool-season grasses (fescue, bluegrass, ryegrass), on the other hand, are sensitive to heat. Their seedlings struggle to establish healthy roots in 80 degree-plus weather, and germination rates decrease as temperatures rise. At 90 degrees in the air, the germination rate of ryegrass seeds can drop to less than 30%, according to a study by Huazhong Agricultural University in China.\u00a0<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Once the pre-emergent goes down in the spring, you cannot effectively seed cool-season grass until fall.<\/strong> The math just doesn\u2019t work any other way.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>See Related:<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-2\/warm-season-grass-growing-guide\/\">Guide to Growing Warm-Season Grasses<\/a><\/li>    <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-2\/cool-season-grass-growing-guide\/\">Guide to Growing Cool-Season Grasses<\/a><\/li>    <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/reviews\/best-pre-emergent-herbicides\/\">Best Pre-Emergent Herbicides for Lawns<\/a><\/li> <\/ul>    <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"1-why-pre-emergent-blocks-grass-seed-too\">Why Pre-Emergent Blocks Grass Seed Too<\/h2>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/spray-herbicide.jpg\" alt=\"Person holding handheld sprayer applying pre emergent treatment onto green lawn beside circular concrete planter with soil and scattered leaves.\" class=\"wp-image-143242\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/spray-herbicide.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/spray-herbicide-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/spray-herbicide-656x437.jpg 656w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/spray-herbicide-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/spray-herbicide-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Pre-emergent lawn spraying. Photo Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/stock.adobe.com\/images\/gardener-spray-herbicide-to-kill-weed-in-the-lawn-in-garden\/415514647\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">plo<\/a> \/ Adobe Stock<\/figcaption><\/figure>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Think of traditional pre-emergents as a chemical barrier in the top 2-3 inches of soil. They can&#8217;t tell crabgrass from your premium Kentucky bluegrass \u2014 any seedling that comes in contact with the barrier absorbs the herbicide through its tiny roots and stops growing.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Important:<\/strong> Products labeled &#8220;safe for lawns&#8221; are intended for established grass with mature roots. They&#8217;re NOT safe for germinating grass seed.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>See Related:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-2\/what-are-pre-emergent-herbicides\/\">What Are Pre-Emergent Herbicides?<\/a><\/p>    <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"2-the-one-exception-tenacity-mesotrione\">The ONE Exception: Tenacity (Mesotrione)<\/h2>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Set on spring overseeding? Need weed protection during fall renovation? Use Tenacity or generics like MESO 4SC Select or Torocity. They let grass seed germinate while blocking weeds.<\/p>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"3-how-tenacity-works\">How Tenacity Works<\/h3>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Tenacity contains mesotrione, which kills broadleaf weeds and crabgrass without harming most cool-season grass seedlings (Kentucky bluegrass, tall fescue, perennial ryegrass). It acts by blocking photosynthesis \u2014 weed leaves turn a ghostly white, and the plant dies.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Why does the grass survive while weeds die? When applied at labeled rates and intervals, many established cool-season grasses can break down the herbicide molecules before they cause damage, while common lawn weeds can\u2019t, explains Mark LeFleur, communications lead for Turf &amp; Landscapes at Syngenta, the company that manufactures Tenacity.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can spray Tenacity at the same time you seed and get up to 21-30 days of pre-emergent activity without harming newly germinating grass.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>What about warm-season grasses?<\/strong> Tenacity is safe to use when seeding centipedegrass. The product is not recommended for Zoysiagrass, Bermudagrass, seashore paspalum, or kikuyugrass.&nbsp;<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Note: <\/strong>Double-check the product label to confirm you can use Tenacity on YOUR grass type. Formulations can change over time.<\/p>    <figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Tenacity Pros<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Tenacity Cons<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\u2713 Apply at seeding with no wait time<br>\u2713 Controls 40+ common lawn weeds<br>\u2713 Works as a pre-emergent and&nbsp;post-emergent<\/td><td>\u2717 Only 21-30 days of protection (vs. 3-6 months for traditional pre-emergents)<br>\u2717 You must reapply every 30 days&nbsp;<br>\u2717 Temporary grass whitening (normal, fades with mowing)<br>\u2717 Limited to seed blends with &lt;20% fine fescue<br><strong>\u2717<\/strong> Can\u2019t be used on Zoysia, Bermuda or seashore paspalum<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At $55 to $99 per 8-oz bottle, Tenacity is pricey \u2014 but it treats 1-2 acres, enough for up to 8 applications on a 1\/4-acre lawn. MESO 4SC Select and Torocity start at $35 per bottle.<\/p>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"4-how-to-use-tenacity-for-overseeding\">How to Use Tenacity for Overseeding<\/h3>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/overseed.jpg\" alt=\"Horizontal position of female hands holding new grass seed with bare earth soil and old grass beneath as background\" class=\"wp-image-128130\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/overseed.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/overseed-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/overseed-656x437.jpg 656w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/overseed-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/overseed-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Overseeding grass. Photo Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/pt\/image-photo\/horizontal-position-female-hands-holding-new-129747083\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Shutterstock<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Tenacity is highly concentrated, so accurate application is essential. &#8220;Applying more than recommended is not better,&#8221; says LaFleur.&nbsp;<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Make sure you use the correct application rate (follow the label recommendations) and your sprayer is properly calibrated.&nbsp;<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Then, follow these steps:<\/p>    <ol class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li>Spray Tenacity the same day you seed (follow product instructions).<\/li>    <li>Water it in after application.<\/li>    <li>Wait for germination. <strong>Do NOT spray on newly emerged grass seedlings.<\/strong><\/li>    <li>Apply the second treatment 4 weeks after germination or when the grass has been mowed two times (whichever is longer).<\/li>    <li>Switch to<strong> <\/strong>traditional pre-emergents after 60 days (once grass establishes strong roots, at least 2 inches deep).<\/li> <\/ol>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Pro Tip: <\/strong>Scotts makes a Turf Builder Starter Food with mesotrione built in. It\u2019s a granular product that combines fertilizer and pre-emergent, so you\u2019re feeding and protecting the grass in one pass.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>See Related: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-2\/when-to-apply-weed-and-feed\/\">When to Apply Weed and Feed to Your Lawn<\/a>&nbsp;<\/p>    <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"5-already-applied-pre-emergent-heres-a-quick-fix\">Already Applied Pre-Emergent? Here&#8217;s a Quick Fix<\/h2>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You already spread pre-emergent, and now you have small bare spots you can&#8217;t ignore. What can you do? For small areas (under 2 square feet per spot), you can physically break the chemical barrier.&nbsp;<\/p>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"6-the-7-step-spot-seeding-method\">The 7-Step Spot Seeding Method<\/h3>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Rake through the bare spots and break up the top layer of soil. Use a rotary cultivator (like the Garden Weasel) or a hard rake and follow these steps:<\/p>    <ol class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li>Clear dead grass, rocks, and debris.&nbsp;<\/li>    <li>Rake hard<strong> <\/strong>to loosen the top 2-4 inches of soil.<\/li>    <li>Add 1-2 inches of topsoil to dilute the pre-emergent (optional).&nbsp;<\/li>    <li>Apply grass seed generously \u2014 about 50% more than usual.<\/li>    <li>Mix seeds lightly into the soil with the back of your rake.<\/li>    <li>Cover with straw to retain moisture.<\/li>    <li>Water 2-3 times daily for 2 weeks.<\/li> <\/ol>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Does it work? Results vary \u2014 it\u2019s not a magic reset button. Travis Gannon, professor of pesticide fate and behavior at North Carolina State University, says it largely depends on what pre-emergent was used and what grass species you\u2019re growing.&nbsp;<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It\u2019s worth a shot on small patches to get your lawn in shape until fall, but expect crabgrass and other weeds to pop up where you break the barrier.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With small patches in warm-season lawns, there\u2019s no need to reseed. &#8220;After prodiamine, dithiopyr, or pendimethalin application, thin areas will slowly fill back in from winter injury or other injury, but it will be slowed compared to if no PRE was down,\u201d says Gannon.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>See Related:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-2\/lawn-care-how-to-fix-patchy-grass\/\">How to Fix Patchy Grass<\/a><\/p>    <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"7-seeded-too-soon-after-pre-emergent\">Seeded Too Soon After Pre-Emergent?<\/h2>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here\u2019s the frustrating part: Your seeds will still try to grow. You might even see some tiny green shoots. But those seedlings absorb the herbicide through their first roots and don\u2019t survive more than a few days.&nbsp;<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Your options:<\/p>    <ol class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li><strong>Wait it out and try again (warm-season grasses)<\/strong>: Check the pre-emergent label for waiting time.<\/li>    <li><strong>Try barrier-breaking<\/strong>: If patches are small, try the 7-step process above.<\/li>    <li><strong>Plan for fall<\/strong>: Mark your calendar for late August and do it right.<\/li> <\/ol>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To test if it&#8217;s safe to overseed, Petelewicz says you can try seeding some annual turf or a sensitive plant, such as cucumber, into soil collected from the treated area and into untreated soil. Compare the emergence rate and root growth within 1-2 weeks.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>See Related: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-2\/how-to-overseed-lawn\/\">How to Overseed a Lawn in 8 Simple Steps<\/a><\/p>    <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"8-should-you-skip-pre-emergent-or-skip-seeding\">Should You Skip Pre-Emergent or Skip Seeding?<\/h2>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here&#8217;s how to decide which one your cool-season lawn needs more of this season.<\/p>    <figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Skip Pre-Emergent This Spring If:<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Skip Spring Overseeding If:<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\u2192 Numerous or large dead patches&nbsp;<br>\u2192 Visibly thin lawn (&lt;70% covered with grass)<br>\u2192 Significant winterkill or disease damage<br>\u2192 Complete renovation or new lawn installation<br>\u2192 Minimal crabgrass last summer<\/td><td>\u2192 Healthy, thick lawn (&gt;70% covered with grass)<br>\u2192 Few small scattered patches<br>\u2192 Severe crabgrass infestations<br>\u2192 Set on fall overseeding (the better option)<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you skip the spring pre-emergent and overseed the lawn, hand-pick the weeds, or wait about 4 weeks, then spot-treat with post-emergents like Fiesta, Tenacity, or Quinclorac 75 DF.&nbsp;<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Note: <\/strong>Always check whether the product is safe for YOUR grass type and the waiting time after seeding.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>See Related: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-2\/types-of-post-emergent-herbicides\/\">Post-Emergent Herbicides: Which One for Which Weed?<\/a><\/p>    <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"9-fall-overseeding-the-best-timing\">Fall Overseeding: The Best Timing<\/h2>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Want a weed-free season and a thick lawn? Here&#8217;s the annual schedule that works best for cool-season grasses:<\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li><strong>Late summer (mid-August to mid-September, soil temps &lt; 65 degrees): <\/strong>Overseed the lawn. The cool nights and warm soil are ideal for germination.<\/li>    <li><strong>Fall (6 weeks after seeding, soil temps still > 55 degrees): <\/strong>Wait until you mow the grass twice, then apply fall pre-emergent for winter weeds. It\u2019s <strong>optional<\/strong>. Most homeowners skip fall pre-emergent and focus on spring.<\/li>    <li><strong>Early spring (March-April, soil temps 50-55 degrees): <\/strong>Apply traditional pre-emergent to get full-season crabgrass protection. Your grass is mature enough to handle it.<\/li> <\/ul>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Why fall seeding wins for cool-season grass? No scorching heat to stress seedlings, but plenty of rainfall for consistent soil moisture \u2014 plus 8 months for grass to mature before summer.&nbsp;<\/p>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"10-regional-timing\">Regional Timing<\/h3>    <figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><\/td><td><strong>Apply Pre-Emergent<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Overseed<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Northern States<\/strong><\/td><td>Mid-April to mid-May<\/td><td>Early September<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Transition Zone<\/strong><\/td><td>Mid-March to mid-April<\/td><td>Late August<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Southern States<\/strong><\/td><td>Mid-February to mid-March<\/td><td>Late spring, 12 weeks AFTER spring pre-emergent<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>See Related:&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-2\/best-time-to-aerate-overseed-lawn\/\">Best Time to Aerate and Overseed Your Lawn<\/a><\/li>    <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-2\/when-to-apply-pre-emergent-herbicide\/\">When to Apply Pre-Emergent Herbicide (Spring &amp; Fall Guide)<\/a><\/li> <\/ul>    <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"11-stop-guessing-the-seeding-timing\">Stop Guessing the Seeding Timing<\/h2>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There\u2019s a reason pre-emergents and overseeding timing trips up so many homeowners: It varies by grass type and climate. Bringing in expert help takes the guesswork out: They&#8217;ll aerate, seed, fertilize, and control weeds on a schedule that actually works, without wasting seed or missing your window. Get matched with a <a href=\"https:\/\/signup-web.lawnstarter.com\/cart\/contact-info?intent=fertilization\">local lawn treatment pro<\/a> and enjoy a thick, weed-free lawn.<\/p>   <div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle wp-block-ub-content-toggle-block\" id=\"ub-content-toggle-block-8812ad33-34d8-415f-b122-463696707448\" data-mobilecollapse=\"false\" data-desktopcollapse=\"true\" data-preventcollapse=\"false\" data-showonlyone=\"true\"> <div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion\" style=\"border-color: #f1f1f1; \" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-block-\"> \t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title-wrap\" style=\"background-color: #f1f1f1;\" aria-controls=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-0-8812ad33-34d8-415f-b122-463696707448\" tabindex=\"0\"> \t\t\t<p class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title ub-content-toggle-title-8812ad33-34d8-415f-b122-463696707448\" style=\"color: #000000; \"><strong>Sources:<\/strong><\/p> \t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-toggle-wrap right\" style=\"color: #000000;\"><span class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-state-indicator wp-block-ub-chevron-down\"><\/span><\/div> \t\t<\/div> \t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-content-wrap ub-hide\" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-0-8812ad33-34d8-415f-b122-463696707448\">  <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li>\u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/content.ces.ncsu.edu\/barricade-prodiamine-regalkade-g-prodiamine\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Barricade, Prodiamine, Resolute, Regalkade G (prodiamine). Herbicide Information Factsheets<\/a>.\u201d North Carolina State University.<\/li>    <li>\u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/content.ces.ncsu.edu\/dimension-dithiopyr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Dimension (dithiopyr). Herbicide Information Factsheets<\/a>.\u201d North Carolina State University.<\/li>    <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/mark-lafleur-5538806\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Mark LaFleur<\/a>, Communications Lead for Turf and Landscapes, Syngenta. Personal interview.<\/li>    <li>\u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/www.researchgate.net\/publication\/379728304_How_do_cool-season_turfgrasses_respond_to_high_temperature_progress_and_challenges\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">How Do Cool-Season Turfgrasses Respond to High Temperature: Progress and Challenges<\/a>.\u201d By Tianxiao Sun, Weiliang Wang, and Zhulong Chan. College of Horticulture and Forestry Sciences, Huazhong Agricultural University, Hubei, China.<\/li>    <li>\u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/turf.unl.edu\/news\/overseeding-fall\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Overseeding in the Fall<\/a>.\u201d By Amanda Folck, Turfgrass Extension Educator. University of Nebraska-Lincoln.<\/li>    <li><a href=\"https:\/\/agronomy.ifas.ufl.edu\/turfgrass-weed-science\/pawel-petelewicz\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Pawel Petelewicz<\/a>, assistant professor of turfgrass weed science at the University of Florida, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, Gainesville, FL. Personal interview.<\/li>    <li>\u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/content.ces.ncsu.edu\/pendulum-aquacap-corral-pendimethalin\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Pendulum, Aquacap, Corral (pendimethalin). Herbicide Information Factsheets<\/a>.\u201d North Carolina State University.<\/li>    <li><a href=\"https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/crop-and-soil-sciences\/people\/twgannon\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Travis Gannon<\/a>, professor of pesticide fate and behavior at North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC. Personal interview.<\/li>    <li>\u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/turf.caes.uga.edu\/content\/dam\/caes-subsite\/georgiaturf\/docs\/pcrp2020\/Full_Weed_Control.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Turfgrass Weed Control for Professional Managers<\/a>.\u201d By Patrick E. McCullough, Extension weed scientist. University of Georgia.<\/li> <\/ul>  <\/div> \t\t<\/div> <\/div>   <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Main Image: Hand spreading grass seed on lawn soil. 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