How long after germination can i mow?

[Jeffd1979]

I mowed then aeratored and seeded about two weeks ago... in the last 3 days the seed has started to come up.. the new seed is about 1 to 2 inches now.. how long before i can mow and not hurt the new seed... yard is starting to look like a jungle.

Thanks guys

[GripB]

Scroll down in the Homeowner Assistance forum to my post named "1st cut of new seedlings".
I waited a good two weeks, the seedlings' average height were about 2".

[Jeffd1979]

Thanks man.. i think i am going to use the push mower the first few cuts.. don't want the rider tearing up the lawn.

[NickN]

Jeff,
You can cut when you can't pull the grass up by the roots.If you pull the grass and it breaks off,but does not pull the root out,go ahead and cut.

[Jeffd1979]

Jeff,
You can cut when you can't pull the grass up by the roots.If you pull the grass and it breaks off,but does not pull the root out,go ahead and cut.

I will test that when i get home.. the lawn is still a little wet from the recent hurricanes 5 inches it dumped on us.. is it better to cut when the ground is completely dry.

[NickN]

<i>is it better to cut when the ground is completely dry.</i>
Definately.