northern grass height

[trophytkr]

Starting new this year. I'm in northeastern wisconsin. You guys that mow northern grasses what do you recommend for cutting height? Thanks again guys;)

[jerry johnston]

I have been cutting grass in SE Minnesota for the past three years, and the recommeded height for Kentucky Blue grass, rye and fescu grass is 2-2 1/2 inches. Sharpen you blades often.

Jerry

[2 man crew]

We cut most of our properties at 2.50 inches. You can cut Kentucky Blue Grass from 2.0 - 3.50 inches. I would not go lower than 2 inches in this area. Also we set the cutting heights in the garage or on the street. This way all the mowers are set the same. Allow for a slight drop in cutting height when you get the mower on the grass.

[walker-talker]

Fescue 3 to 3.5 inches here in Kansas.

MATT

[OBRYANMAINT]

ohio here i generally cut at 3.5 but do have some at 3 and 4.... in the fall for the last cut most are 3 and there are a few that are basically all weeds that i will cut down to 2.5

[1grnlwn]

3" and up, don't you have scalping problems at 2.5"?

[MOW ED]

Hey buddy, I'm about 50 miles from you in De Pere and I'm bettin we have the same types of grass but I think you are in sandier soil.
My heights are for KY Blue predominantly mixed with red fescue and rye.
Spring 2-2.5"
Summer (mid June thru beginning of Sept.) 3-3.5 on non irrigated.
2.5 to 3 on irrigated.
fall 2.5"
final 2"

Its been workin real well for me.

[GroundKprs]

MOW ED is right on the money. Only qualification is if you have any all tall fescue lawns, you might want to go 1/2 inch higher most of the year; helps them look better because they grow so fast at shorter heights.