Question about grass seed

[Mister Bingle]

Hello from New Orleans!

I know nothing about planting grass so I hope someone can answer a question for me - I planted some ryegrass in my back yard last week and it's growing in beautifully...how long before I (and my dogs) can safely walk on it?

Thanks!

Bingle

[starlord]

Depending on how well it's growing, first mowing can be from 2 to 3 weeks.

[David Hill]

Starlord answered...."Depending on how well it's growing, first mowing can be from 2 to 3 weeks........."

This depends on the type of mower used. If you are using a cylinder mower, where the blade cuts against the sole plate, you can cut after 3 or 3 weeks, but if you are using a rotary mower you should leave it longer for a good root system to develop as the grass is pulled during cutting especially if the blades are at all blunt

[Mister Bingle]

Thanks so much for your response...but it doesn't answer my question -- can I not walk on it until I mow it in 3 weeks?

Thanks again!

Bingle

[Dan Hartung]

I would *avoid* or *limit* walking on it until it's mowable, but I wouldn't worry about it if I *had* to walk on it. I walk on seedlings all the time while doing the maintenance they need (watering, raking leaves).

[KCnRichmond]

Walked on them when you sowed them right? Just don't play football on it yet..