Overseeding
Richard L. Duble

To some, overseeding is a simple operation - just scatter some seed and wait until they germinate. But to the professional turfgrass manager or golf course superintendent, whose success depends on the quality of the product, overseeding is a complex operation that requires preparation, timing, and luck. Unfortunately, knowledge and experience do not always suffice. Just plain bad luck, usually unfavorable weather conditions, can sometimes ruin sound procedures.

The objective of a skilled turfgrass manager is to minimize the chance for failure by proper seedbed preparation, planting adapted grass varieties at the proper time, and careful management during the seedling stage.