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Dormant seeding cover #922137

Asked November 18, 2025, 5:27 PM EST

Can a tarp be used instead of a germination blanket on flat bare dirt which has just been seeded?

Hennepin County Minnesota

Expert Response

A tarp can trap moisture and heat, It can also keep water, light and oxygen from reaching the seed. If you cover new grass seed use Remay cloth or landscape fabric.

https://extension.umn.edu/lawn-care/dormant-seeding
This late in the year the best option would be dormant seeding.
Thanks!

On Tue, Nov 18, 2025 at 5:23 PM Ask Extension <<personal data hidden>> wrote:
The Question Asker Replied November 18, 2025, 8:20 PM EST
Good luck, and a lush lawn next year.

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