Watering new turf: this is how you water it correctly

After you've laid new turf, watering is essential. So that the race can grow effectively, the frequency and amount of water when watering must be correct.

First watering: timing

When it comes to a new turf, the time to first water is one of the most important maintenance measures. With this you guarantee that the grass does not dry out immediately, which would otherwise make it impossible to grow. For this reason, the turf is watered the same day after it is laid. But wait until the evening, as watering in the morning or at noon can be problematic:

• Irrigation water evaporates faster
• Turf turf dries out faster
• Water on stalks can cause burns

Especially the Burns

should be avoided, as this can be quite a problem for a new turf. In the evening, on the other hand, the water can seep away effectively and be absorbed by the turf, even when it is very hot. This gives the new lawn the perfect start.

Tip: If it's very hot, you can even water the turf as it is being laid. This will prevent the lawn from drying out accidentally.

frequency

The success after laying the turf does not only depend on the first watering. You then have to water the new turf permanently for a period of two to three weeks so that the grass can establish itself in the garden. How often you water depends entirely on the weather. For example, you do not need to water the new turf so much if it rains regularly after it has been laid. To determine when to water, do the following:

• Select metal tool
• Minimum length: 7 centimeters
• e.g. Wrench or screwdriver
• stuck in the lawn
• pull it out again
• check for moisture

The first 7 centimeters of the ground of the newly created turf area must be permanently moist during the growing phase. As soon as no moisture can be seen on the tool, switch on the irrigation system. It is not uncommon for you to have to water two or three times a day during periods of little rainfall. After two to three weeks, switch to a classic watering rhythm, for example once a week.

Note: If the blades of grass on the turf no longer straighten up after use, you have not watered enough. Do it as soon as possible so that the lawn is not damaged by drought.

Correct amount of water

In order for you to be able to water your new turf effectively, you have to consider the amount of irrigation water. It doesn't matter whether you supply smaller or larger areas with your irrigation system. The required amount of water is always determined per square meter. In Central Europe, the following quantities, which depend on the temperature, have become established:

• above 25 ° C: 25 liters per square meter
• 20 ° C to 25 ° C: 20 liters per square meter
• below 20 ° C: 15 liters per square meter

After the first two to three weeks, the amount is reduced as the turf has established itself in the garden. The duration of irrigation can easily last two to three hours with this amount of water.

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