Pouring begins on the day of laying
Freshly laid turf is thirsty - very thirsty. Therefore, start watering the new lawn on the day of installation. That is how it goes:
- In the evening hours, water the ready-made turf with 15 to 20 liters per square meter
- The sod should be wet to a depth of at least 7 centimeters
- Continue in this way every 1-2 days for the next 2 weeks
- How often it is blasted depends on the weather
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If the sun burns down from the sky on the day of laying, water the fresh lawn rolls while you are working. To determine the degree of wetness in the turf, insert a wrench into the sod. After pulling it out, it should be wet for a length of 7-10 centimeters.
How often do you water the turf in summer?
During the warm season, a lawn evaporates up to 20 liters of water per square meter every day. If the natural amount of rain does not immediately compensate for this loss, the green must be poured promptly. How to do it right:
- If the lawn leaves no longer straighten up after stepping on, there is a need to water
- Pour turf with 10 to 20 liters of water per square meter
- The runs for this crowd Lawn sprinkler 2 to 3 hours on average
- A measuring cup set up in the irrigation area should be filled with 10 to 20 milliliters at the end
- Never water the lawn in direct sunlight
Use this amount to irrigate the lawn a maximum of 2 times a week. If you pour small amounts every day instead, the moisture will only penetrate the surface of the sod. The result is that the grass roots are too weakly rooted, making them even more sensitive to drought.
Tips & Tricks
Already knew? A roll of ready-made turf consists of 90 percent water on the day of delivery. This value signals the importance of an adequate supply of water at a glance. One month after the laying water still makes up 70 to 80 percent of the weight.
