{"id":32564,"date":"2024-10-04T17:20:46","date_gmt":"2024-10-04T17:20:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/?p=32564"},"modified":"2025-07-14T01:38:21","modified_gmt":"2025-07-14T01:38:21","slug":"when-to-plant-grass-seed-maine","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/when-to-plant-grass-seed-maine\/","title":{"rendered":"When to Plant Grass Seed in Maine"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>August 15 through <\/strong><strong>September <\/strong>is the<strong> best time to plant grass seed<\/strong> in Maine, when soil temperatures hover around 50 to 60 degrees Fahrenheit.&nbsp;<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Cool-season grasses are on their fall upswing in late summer, making it the perfect time to repair summer damage and revive your lawn during its surge of fall growth.<\/p>   <div class=\"wp-block-ub-table-of-contents-block ub_table-of-contents\" id=\"ub_table-of-contents-7b77265e-b61d-4cbb-8e0e-c170673812cf\" 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-to-plant-grass-seed-maine\/#0-best-time-to-plant-grass-seed-in-maine\" style=\"\">Best time to plant grass seed in Maine<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/when-to-plant-grass-seed-maine\/#1-second-best-time-to-plant-grass-seed-in-maine\" style=\"\">Second best time to plant grass seed in Maine<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/when-to-plant-grass-seed-maine\/#3-best-times-to-overseed-in-maine\" style=\"\">Best times to overseed in Maine<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/when-to-plant-grass-seed-maine\/#4-more-maine-resources\" style=\"\">More Maine resources<\/a><\/li><\/ul> \t\t\t<\/div> \t\t<\/div><\/div>   <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"0-best-time-to-plant-grass-seed-in-maine\"><span id=\"best-time-to-plant-grass-seed-in-maine\">Best time to plant grass seed in Maine<\/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\/2024\/10\/15-August-to-30-September-2.jpg\" alt=\"cool season grass Maine\" class=\"wp-image-32667\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/15-August-to-30-September-2.jpg 800w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/15-August-to-30-September-2-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/15-August-to-30-September-2-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/15-August-to-30-September-2-610x343.jpg 610w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Infographic by Juan Rodriguez<\/figcaption><\/figure>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Late summer through early fall, from <strong>August 15 to September 30<\/strong>,<strong> <\/strong>is the<strong> best time to plant grass seed in Maine<\/strong>. During this time, cool-season grasses have the best chance to grow because soil temperatures are still warm from the summer and weeds are less of an issue.&nbsp;<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Knowing the best time to plant and the <a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/best-grass-seed-maine\/\">best grass seed for Maine lawns<\/a> will help you achieve your end goal \u2014 a beautiful, healthy lawn.<\/p>    <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"1-second-best-time-to-plant-grass-seed-in-maine\"><span id=\"second-best-time-to-plant-grass-seed-in-maine\">Second best time to plant grass seed in Maine<\/span><\/h2>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/AdobeStock_313170896-1.jpeg\" alt=\"hand holding and spreading grass seeds\" class=\"wp-image-30502\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/AdobeStock_313170896-1.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/AdobeStock_313170896-1-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/AdobeStock_313170896-1-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/AdobeStock_313170896-1-610x406.jpeg 610w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/stock.adobe.com\/images\/sowing-grain-female-hand-sowing-grass-seeds\/313170896?asset_id=313170896\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Wlodzimierz<\/a> | Adobe Stock | <a href=\"https:\/\/stock.adobe.com\/license-terms\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">License<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The second best time to plant grass seed in Maine, while less optimal, is in spring, from May to mid-June. If you\u2019re prepared to combat weed growth, attempting to put down grass seed in late spring (May) might work for you.&nbsp;<\/p>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"2-worst-time-to-plant-grass-seed-in-maine\"><span id=\"worst-time-to-plant-grass-seed-in-maine\">Worst time to plant grass seed in Maine<\/span><\/h3>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The worst time to plant grass seed in Maine is during the summer (after mid-June). Temperatures are not conducive for successful seed growth during the summer. It\u2019s typically not recommended to plant grass seed in the summer unless you have an irrigation system.&nbsp;<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you decide you want to chance it, plan to water frequently to prevent the cool-season grass seed from drying out. Summer can bring on unexpected dry spells and heatwaves.<\/p>    <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"3-best-times-to-overseed-in-maine\"><span id=\"best-times-to-overseed-in-maine\">Best times to overseed in Maine<\/span><\/h2>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/overseed-1.jpg\" alt=\"hands holding new grass seed with bare earth soil and old grass beneath as background\" class=\"wp-image-30016\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/overseed-1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/overseed-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/overseed-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/overseed-1-610x406.jpg 610w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><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\">The <strong>best time to overseed<\/strong> in Maine is from <strong>late August through September<\/strong>. The <strong>second best time to overseed<\/strong> is from <strong>May through mid-June<\/strong> because you\u2019ll be fighting spring weeds.&nbsp;<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Before you get out your spreader, learn <a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/how-to-plant-grass-seed\/\">how to plant grass seed<\/a> to avoid common missteps and set your lawn up for success.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Some tips for the seeding process are as follows:<br><\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li>Ensure seeds make direct contact with the soil.<\/li>    <li>Keep the newly laid seeds moist, but not soggy.<\/li>    <li>Scatter a light layer of weed-free straw or hay to keep birds from eating the seeds.<\/li>    <li>Avoid walking on your newly seeded areas until the grass is firmly established.<\/li> <\/ul>    <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"4-more-maine-resources\"><span id=\"more-maine-resources\">More Maine resources<\/span><\/h2>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Grass isn\u2019t the only thing that grows in a home lawn. You\u2019ll want to add other vegetation as well, and for that, you need to know your planting zone.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There are several planting zones in Maine, ranging from zone 3b in the north to zone 7a in the southern coastal areas. The coastal regions, influenced by the ocean, have warmer zones ranging from Zone 6 to 7a.&nbsp;<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you want to learn more about Maine\u2019s planting zones, we have several great articles to check out. These include:<\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li><a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/planting-zones-maine\/\">Planting Zones of Maine<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li>    <li><a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/planting-zones-southern-maine\/\">Planting Zones of Southern Maine<\/a><\/li>    <li><a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/planting-zones-northern-maine\/\">Planting Zones of Northern Maine<\/a><\/li>    <li><a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/planting-zones-central-maine\/\">Planting Zones of Central Maine<\/a><\/li> <\/ul>    <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"5-call-in-the-pros\"><span id=\"call-in-the-pros\">Call in the pros<\/span><\/h2>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If lawn care always seems to fall to the bottom of your to-do list, why not let a <a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/maine\">Maine lawn care pro<\/a> tackle your lawn care schedule. You can then conquer your to-do list knowing they have your back.<\/p>   <div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle wp-block-ub-content-toggle-block\" id=\"ub-content-toggle-block-4ac232b9-5901-44b7-934e-0a2762609692\" data-mobilecollapse=\"false\" data-desktopcollapse=\"true\" data-preventcollapse=\"false\" data-showonlyone=\"true\"> <div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion\" style=\"border-color: #f1f1f1; border-top-left-radius: 8px; border-top-right-radius: 8px; border-bottom-left-radius: 8px; border-bottom-right-radius: 8px; \" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-block-53a825ce-b778-4557-862f-2594f686f125\"> \t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title-wrap\" style=\"background-color: #f1f1f1;\" aria-controls=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-0-4ac232b9-5901-44b7-934e-0a2762609692\" tabindex=\"0\"> \t\t\t<p class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title ub-content-toggle-title-4ac232b9-5901-44b7-934e-0a2762609692\" style=\"color: #000000; \">Resources:<\/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-0-4ac232b9-5901-44b7-934e-0a2762609692\">  <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.maine.gov\/dacf\/php\/pesticides\/documents2\/master%20gardeners\/Turf%20Care%20Basics.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Maine.gov: Lawn Management for Master Gardeners<\/a><\/li>    <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.maine.gov\/dacf\/php\/pesticides\/yardscaping\/lawn\/new-lawn.shtml\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Maine.gov Yardscaping: New Lawns<\/a><\/li>    <li><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/publications\/2367e\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The University of Maine: Establishing a Home Lawn in Maine<\/a><\/li> <\/ul>  <\/div> \t\t<\/div> <\/div>   <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Main Image Credit: House in Friendship, Maine | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/dougtone\/15722307325\/in\/photolist-pXjWde-h1kWuQ-drxkBB-drAiCP-4xtKpp-asCUba-zfwrWN-drxM53-ds7ZsN-dryvAo-ds7nGf-q1FirK-a1EshB-drxM8Y-dsSSjW-ffS8Tt-drAgqG-dsSuhD-dsStnD-h1gqTL-dtufjY-drxwEa-h1j1Qu-drAhb5-ds7PHK-pEXMXB-oZZnUJ-pWBdjH-a1Hkc7-ds2deR-drynvT-p1xvNW-a1EtjX-drSZbg-dryvrj-drA7Nc-dsSDYN-drAeFh-dtgbCB-dsSuc6-a1HkBy-drpEYM-drT9os-dsStec-dsHa2L-a1zUsK-p2cfDF-dtcFA5-q22LTx-drA5mn\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Doug Kerr<\/a> | Flickr | <a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-sa\/2.0\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CC BY-SA 2.0<\/a><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>August 15 through September is the best time to plant grass seed in Maine. Grass seed thrives when soil temps reach 50 to 60 degrees Fahrenheit. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":111,"featured_media":32570,"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":[206],"tags":[542,226],"class_list":["post-32564","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-maine","tag-lawn-care-me","tag-lawn-care-tips"],"acf":[],"featured_image_src":"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/house-in-maine-1.jpg","author_info":{"display_name":"Harley Grandone","author_link":"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/author\/harley-grandone\/"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/32564","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\/111"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=32564"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/32564\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":40228,"href":"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/32564\/revisions\/40228"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/32570"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=32564"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=32564"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=32564"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}