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Posted by dan_in_nh 5 (My Page) on
Tue, Sep 6, 11 at 9:18

I'm currently in the midst of 2 projects. I have 2 areas of 3,000 sq ft, one is established lawn that I'm doing maintenance to...aerating, top dressing, and over seeding. The other area is just soil that I've aerated, and added 1-2" of compost on top so far.
My question is this. I'm running out of time...1 wk of vacation left and it's supposed to rain for the next 3 days here in NH. I would like to start seeding, and I would like to know if I use a slice seeder, will it mix the compost I have with the soil below it sufficiently? I wouldn't think it would be a good idea to seed directly into compost, and I don't have time to till/mix it up with my existing soil. I've never used a slit seeder and I'm not sure what to expect.
As for the established side, I assume that slice seeding now shouldn't be an issue.

Any tips are greatly appreciated

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Most slit seeders will not adjust beyond a 1" depth. Till it when it dries out and use a slit seeder to plant grass during a dry period in April thru May if it gets too late this fall to plant after you've tilled.

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