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Grass Perennial Intermediate Level πŸͺ΄ Container Friendly

Kentucky bluegrass

Kentucky bluegrass is a Perennial Grass that thrives in USDA Zones 2–7. It requires full_sun and takes around 180–365 days to mature.

SunlightFull Sun
Water NeedHigh
Days to Maturity🌱 180–365 days
USDA ZonesπŸ—ΊοΈ 2–7
Starts FromπŸ“¦ Seed
Direct Sow

πŸ“… US Planting Timing

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Direct Sow
14 days before frost
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Fall Planting
8 weeks
before first frost

🌑️ Temps & Growth (Fahrenheit)

πŸͺ± Soil Temp
Minimum50Β°F
Optimal60–75Β°F
πŸ’¨ Air Temp
Minimum32Β°F
Optimal60–75Β°F
🌱 Germination Temp
Minimum55Β°F
Optimal65–75Β°F
❄️ Frost Toleranceβ–²β–²β–² High
πŸ”₯ Heat Toleranceβ–² Low

πŸ“ Garden Spacing & Soil

Spacing (Inches)

Plant Depth0.25" (in)
Plant Spacing0.25" (in)
Row Spacing0.25" (in)
Square Foot (SFG)999.99 plants per sq. ft.

Soil & Water

pH Range6.00 – 7.00
DrainageWell Drained
Water/Week1 – 1.5" inches
Soil TypesLoamSiltyClay

πŸͺ΄ Container Gardening

This plant is highly suitable for growing in pots, grow bags, or urban balconies.

Min. Depth 6" (in)
Min. Volume 2 Gal

🌎 US State Planting Forecast

Where can you plant Kentucky bluegrass right now? Based on current weather, soil temperature & frost calendar for each state.

5 βœ… Ready
27 ⚠️ Risk
18 🚫 Not yet
AK ⏳ Oct 15, 04:00 AKDT AL ❌ Oct 15, 07:00 CDT AR ⚠️ Oct 15, 07:00 CDT AZ ⚠️ Oct 15, 05:00 MST CA ❌ Oct 15, 05:00 PDT CO ⏳ Oct 15, 06:00 MDT CT ⚠️ Oct 15, 08:00 EDT DE βœ… Oct 15, 08:00 EDT FL ❌ Oct 15, 08:00 EDT GA ❌ Oct 15, 08:00 EDT HI ❌ Oct 15, 02:00 HST IA ⚠️ Oct 15, 07:00 CDT ID ⏳ Oct 15, 06:00 MDT IL ⚠️ Oct 15, 07:00 CDT IN ⚠️ Oct 15, 08:00 EDT KS ⚠️ Oct 15, 07:00 CDT KY ⚠️ Oct 15, 08:00 EDT LA ❌ Oct 15, 07:00 CDT MA ⚠️ Oct 15, 08:00 EDT MD βœ… Oct 15, 08:00 EDT ME ⏳ Oct 15, 08:00 EDT MI ⚠️ Oct 15, 08:00 EDT MN ⚠️ Oct 15, 07:00 CDT MO βœ… Oct 15, 07:00 CDT MS ❌ Oct 15, 07:00 CDT MT ⏳ Oct 15, 06:00 MDT NC ⚠️ Oct 15, 08:00 EDT ND ⏳ Oct 15, 07:00 CDT NE ⚠️ Oct 15, 07:00 CDT NH ⚠️ Oct 15, 08:00 EDT NJ ⚠️ Oct 15, 08:00 EDT NM ⚠️ Oct 15, 06:00 MDT NV ⚠️ Oct 15, 05:00 PDT NY ⚠️ Oct 15, 08:00 EDT OH ⚠️ Oct 15, 08:00 EDT OK ⚠️ Oct 15, 07:00 CDT OR ⚠️ Oct 15, 05:00 PDT PA ⚠️ Oct 15, 08:00 EDT RI ⚠️ Oct 15, 08:00 EDT SC ❌ Oct 15, 08:00 EDT SD ⚠️ Oct 15, 07:00 CDT TN ⚠️ Oct 15, 07:00 CDT TX ❌ Oct 15, 07:00 CDT UT ⏳ Oct 15, 06:00 MDT VA βœ… Oct 15, 08:00 EDT VT ⏳ Oct 15, 08:00 EDT WA ⚠️ Oct 15, 05:00 PDT WI ⚠️ Oct 15, 07:00 CDT WV βœ… Oct 15, 08:00 EDT WY ⏳ Oct 15, 06:00 MDT
Ready to plant Plant with caution Not recommended

πŸ“… Personal Planting Timeline

Your personalized schedule based on frost dates and current soil temperature. Showing default Zone 7 β€” set your location for exact dates.

❄️ Last frost: Mar 31 πŸ‚ First fall frost: Nov 26 βœ… 240 frost-free days
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Direct sow outdoors Mar 17
212 days ago
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Earliest harvest Sep 13 ~
32 days ago
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Fall planting window Oct 1
14 days ago
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Latest harvest Nov 26 ~
in 42 days

πŸ’§ Watering Forecast

Need: 1.25" / week  Β·  based on forecast rain & evaporation

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🌑️ Plant Stress Forecast

5-day temperature stress outlook for this plant

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🌑️ Growth Prediction

Calendar-based estimate Β· 180–365 days to maturity

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🀝 Companion Planting

βœ… Plant Near

  • Fine Fescue
  • Perennial Ryegrass
  • Tall Fescue
  • White Clover

❌ Keep Away From

  • Bermudagrass
  • Black Walnut