Rye grass in for the winter?

**Jason** · 10-18-2009, 01:58 PM

So who is putting rye down for the winter? I did some over seeding last week, and some heavy seeding in bare spots. The stuff is shooting up like crazy already.

**simpswr** · 10-18-2009, 02:15 PM

Rye in Florida?

**Jason** · 10-19-2009, 11:08 AM

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Originally Posted by simpswr

Rye in Florida?

Yup, it grows great in the winter. The bad part though, most lawns in the winter, you may have to mow, maybe once or month. With the rye I end up mowing almost weekly.

**simpswr** · 10-19-2009, 12:50 PM

I had used it in Oklahoma but never thought about doing it in Florida

**Jason** · 10-19-2009, 01:03 PM

Well it is nice, since my lawn seems to thin out some during winter. I also have two spots that I have a major problem getting grass to grow. They are not big spots, but the rye comes in just fine.

**pat mcgroin** · 10-20-2009, 08:31 AM

Hey Jason,
Is the rest of your grass St. Augustine?
Something that I found that worked well when I lived there is to verticut the lawn to help reduce the length of the grass vines. After they are cut they will try to grow additional roots at the ends of the cut to help it stay alive and thus fill in the yard with the new growth.
You can rent the machine at any rental center that rents equipment.

I could see where certain types of rye grass could work there if there is some shade available to it. I wouldnt think that it would do as well in the heat of the summer otherwise. If it does go well you will have a outstanding lawn in no time with the combination of the 2.
Lets us know how it works out.

**Jason** · 10-20-2009, 10:27 AM

I have a mix of weeds, bahia grass, and bermuda grass. I believe what you are talking about is dethatching. I have looked into it, and they say early spring is the best time to do it. I may do it next year.

Rye grows great in the winter, but the summer it is long dead. However there is a type of rye, called Brown Top Mullet, that grows in the summer here. Both are seasonal, and you have to re-seed each time, and there is usually a month or two between seasons for them.

**pat mcgroin** · 10-21-2009, 08:42 AM

Dethaching is basically a power rake where as verti cutting is actually using knives to cut the vines of the ST Augustine.
But since you dont have any it is of no matter.

Grass in FLA is always difficult due to the heat and the sandy soil.
Maybe when the grass dies off again try a dump truck of top soil to help give it a good base.
Just a thought.

10-18-2009, 01:58 PM	#1 (permalink)
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10-19-2009, 12:50 PM	#4 (permalink)
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10-19-2009, 01:03 PM	#5 (permalink)
Jason Faugh a ballagh Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Pasco, FL Posts: 8,464 OS: Windows Vista My System Blog Entries: 2	Re: Rye grass in for the winter? Well it is nice, since my lawn seems to thin out some during winter. I also have two spots that I have a major problem getting grass to grow. They are not big spots, but the rye comes in just fine. __________________ Posting Tips \| Advice for New People \| Common Fixes \| Agus na damnaithe fágtha gan focal Glaoigh ormsa i measc na naomh

10-20-2009, 08:31 AM	#6 (permalink)
pat mcgroin TSF Enthusiast Join Date: May 2009 Location: Toledo Oh. Posts: 555 OS: XP Professional SP2 Vista Ultimate SP2	Re: Rye grass in for the winter? Hey Jason, Is the rest of your grass St. Augustine? Something that I found that worked well when I lived there is to verticut the lawn to help reduce the length of the grass vines. After they are cut they will try to grow additional roots at the ends of the cut to help it stay alive and thus fill in the yard with the new growth. You can rent the machine at any rental center that rents equipment. I could see where certain types of rye grass could work there if there is some shade available to it. I wouldnt think that it would do as well in the heat of the summer otherwise. If it does go well you will have a outstanding lawn in no time with the combination of the 2. Lets us know how it works out.

10-20-2009, 10:27 AM	#7 (permalink)
Jason Faugh a ballagh Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Pasco, FL Posts: 8,464 OS: Windows Vista My System Blog Entries: 2	Re: Rye grass in for the winter? I have a mix of weeds, bahia grass, and bermuda grass. I believe what you are talking about is dethatching. I have looked into it, and they say early spring is the best time to do it. I may do it next year. Rye grows great in the winter, but the summer it is long dead. However there is a type of rye, called Brown Top Mullet, that grows in the summer here. Both are seasonal, and you have to re-seed each time, and there is usually a month or two between seasons for them. __________________ Posting Tips \| Advice for New People \| Common Fixes \| Agus na damnaithe fágtha gan focal Glaoigh ormsa i measc na naomh

10-21-2009, 08:42 AM	#8 (permalink)
pat mcgroin TSF Enthusiast Join Date: May 2009 Location: Toledo Oh. Posts: 555 OS: XP Professional SP2 Vista Ultimate SP2	Re: Rye grass in for the winter? Dethaching is basically a power rake where as verti cutting is actually using knives to cut the vines of the ST Augustine. But since you dont have any it is of no matter. Grass in FLA is always difficult due to the heat and the sandy soil. Maybe when the grass dies off again try a dump truck of top soil to help give it a good base. Just a thought.