{"id":28584,"date":"2025-03-31T18:14:48","date_gmt":"2025-03-31T18:14:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/?p=28584"},"modified":"2025-03-31T18:14:56","modified_gmt":"2025-03-31T18:14:56","slug":"when-grass-stops-growing-oklahoma","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/when-grass-stops-growing-oklahoma\/","title":{"rendered":"When Does Grass Stop Growing in Oklahoma?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In Oklahoma, warm-season grasses stop growing between early October and early November. Cool-season grasses stop growing between mid-November and mid-December.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When your grass stops growing depends on where in Oklahoma you live. In the Panhandle, warm-season grass stops growing in early October and cool-season grasses stop growing in mid November. Conversely, in southern Oklahoma, warm-season grass stops growing in early November and cool-season grasses stop growing in mid-December.<\/p>    <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"0-key-takeaways\"><span id=\"key-takeaways\">Key takeaways<\/span><\/h2>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li><strong>Warm season grass stops growing<\/strong> in the Panhandle in early October, northern Oklahoma in mid October, central Oklahoma in late October, and southern Oklahoma in early November.<\/li>    <li><strong>Cool season grass stops growing<\/strong> in the Panhandle in mid-November, northern Oklahoma in late November, central Oklahoma in early December, and Southern Oklahoma in mid-December.<\/li> <\/ul>   <div class=\"wp-block-ub-table-of-contents-block ub_table-of-contents\" id=\"ub_table-of-contents-35fce26f-41af-42cd-a924-b77b98373ff9\" 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=\"\">Table of contents<\/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:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/when-grass-stops-growing-oklahoma\/#0-key-takeaways\" style=\"\">Key takeaways<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/when-grass-stops-growing-oklahoma\/#1-when-warm-season-grass-stops-growing-by-region\" style=\"\">When warm-season grass stops growing by region<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/when-grass-stops-growing-oklahoma\/#2-when-cool-season-grass-stops-growing-by-region\" style=\"\">When cool-season grass stops growing by region<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/when-grass-stops-growing-oklahoma\/#3-when-grass-reemerges-in-the-spring-by-oklahoma-region\" style=\"\">When grass reemerges in the spring by Oklahoma region<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/when-grass-stops-growing-oklahoma\/#4-trust-the-pros\" style=\"\">Trust the pros<\/a><\/li><\/ul> \t\t\t<\/div> \t\t<\/div><\/div>   <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"1-when-warm-season-grass-stops-growing-by-region\"><span id=\"when-warm-season-grass-stops-growing-by-region\">When warm-season grass stops growing by region<\/span><\/h2>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/warm-season-grass.jpg\" alt=\"growth of warm season grass\" class=\"wp-image-17692\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/warm-season-grass.jpg 800w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/warm-season-grass-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/warm-season-grass-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/warm-season-grass-610x343.jpg 610w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Infographic by Juan Rodriguez<\/figcaption><\/figure>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Warm-season grass\u2019 growth rate slows when temperatures dip to 75 degrees Fahrenheit and stops growing when temperatures drop to 60 degrees. But temperatures vary across the great Sooner State, so follow the chart below to understand when your warm-season lawn will stop growing.<\/p>    <figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table><tbody><tr><td><\/td><td><strong>Growth rate slows<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Growth stops<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Oklahoma Panhandle<\/strong><\/td><td>Late August<\/td><td>Early October<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Northern Oklahoma<\/strong><\/td><td>Early September<\/td><td>Mid October<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Central Oklahoma<\/strong><\/td><td>Mid September<\/td><td>Late October<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Southern Oklahoma<\/strong><\/td><td>Late September<\/td><td>Early November<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>    <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"2-when-cool-season-grass-stops-growing-by-region\"><span id=\"when-cool-season-grass-stops-growing-by-region\">When cool-season grass stops growing by region<\/span><\/h2>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/cool-season-grass-1.jpg\" alt=\"growth of cool season grass\" class=\"wp-image-17693\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/cool-season-grass-1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/cool-season-grass-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/cool-season-grass-1-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/cool-season-grass-1-610x343.jpg 610w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Infographic by Juan Rodriguez<\/figcaption><\/figure>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Cool-season grass\u2019 growth rate slows when temperatures fall to 60 degrees Fahrenheit and stops growing when temperatures sink to 45 degrees. But temperatures fluctuate from the panhandle to the south, so follow this chart to see when your cool-season lawn will stop growing.<\/p>    <figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table><tbody><tr><td><\/td><td><strong>Growth rate slows<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Growth stops<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Oklahoma Panhandle<\/strong><\/td><td>Early October<\/td><td>Mid November<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Northern Oklahoma<\/strong><\/td><td>Mid October<\/td><td>Late November<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Central Oklahoma<\/strong><\/td><td>Late October<\/td><td>Early December<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Southern Oklahoma<\/strong><\/td><td>Early November<\/td><td>Mid December<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>    <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"3-when-grass-reemerges-in-the-spring-by-oklahoma-region\"><span id=\"when-grass-reemerges-in-the-spring-by-oklahoma-region\">When grass reemerges in the spring by Oklahoma region<\/span><\/h2>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In the spring, grass returns when soil temperatures reach 45 degrees (air temperature is 55 degrees) for cool-season grass and 55 degrees (air temperature 65 degrees) for warm-season grass. Here\u2019s a chart below to help you anticipate your lawn\u2019s return from slumber.<\/p>    <figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table><tbody><tr><td><\/td><td><strong>Warm-season grass<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Cool-season grass<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Oklahoma Panhandle<\/strong><\/td><td>Early April<\/td><td>Early to mid May<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Northern Oklahoma<\/strong><\/td><td>Late March<\/td><td>Early May<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Central Oklahoma<\/strong><\/td><td>Mid March<\/td><td>Late April<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Southern Oklahoma<\/strong><\/td><td>Early March<\/td><td>Mid April<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here are some other lawn care resources to help you get the lawn you want:<\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li>When to Fertilize Your Oklahoma Lawn<\/li>    <li>When to Aerate Your Lawn in Oklahoma<\/li>    <li>When to Apply Pre-Emergent Weed Control in Oklahoma)<\/li>    <li>Month-to-Month Oklahoma Lawn Care Schedule<\/li> <\/ul>    <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"4-trust-the-pros\"><span id=\"trust-the-pros\">Trust the pros<\/span><\/h2>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There\u2019s a lot to lawn care. If you\u2019re struggling to keep up, or you don\u2019t have the time, energy, or desire for lawn care, you\u2019re not alone. But finding a trustworthy, affordable professional is tough. Lawn Love connects you with reliable, affordable <a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/oklahoma\">local lawn care pros<\/a>. Your lawn will be in tip-top shape in no time.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Main Photo Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/stock.adobe.com\/images\/aerial-view-panorama-of-a-stroud-small-town-city-of-residential-district-at-suburban-development-with-an-oklahoma-usa\/427326650?asset_id=427326650\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ungvar<\/a> | Adobe Stock Free | <a href=\"https:\/\/stock.adobe.com\/license-terms\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">License<\/a><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When your grass stops growing depends on where in Oklahoma you live. In the Panhandle, warm-season grass stops growing in early October and cool-season grasses stop growing in mid November. Conversely, in southern Oklahoma, warm-season grass stops growing in early November and cool-season grasses stop growing in mid-December.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":51,"featured_media":28591,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_et_pb_use_builder":"off","_et_pb_old_content":"","_et_gb_content_width":"","fifu_image_url":"","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[190],"tags":[662],"class_list":["post-28584","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-oklahoma","tag-lawn-care-ok"],"acf":[],"featured_image_src":"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/AdobeStock_427326650-1.jpeg","author_info":{"display_name":"Nicki DeStasi","author_link":"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/author\/nicki-destasi\/"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/28584","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/51"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=28584"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/28584\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/28591"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=28584"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=28584"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=28584"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}