scalp or short cut for first cut in Omaha NE

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• Mar 8, 2016 / scalp or short cut for first cut in Omaha NE

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I have a lawn that is 2 years old. Very thick (KBG,Rye,&Fescue). I am thinking to cut it at 2 inches before it starts to green. The frost went out today (3/8/2016). I normally cut it at 3 inches and right now the height is 3.5 to 4. I also plan to bag. My question is should I take more off or stay at 2 inch height.

 

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• Mar 9, 2016 / scalp or short cut for first cut in Omaha NE

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Dont stress the grass. Cut it at 3"

 

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• Mar 9, 2016 / scalp or short cut for first cut in Omaha NE

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BlazNT said:

Dont stress the grass. Cut it at 3"

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Grass is still dormant, looking to just take off the brown so it will green up quicker.

 

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• Mar 9, 2016 / scalp or short cut for first cut in Omaha NE

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Cut shorter for the first cut. Then mow at regular height.

 

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• Mar 10, 2016 / scalp or short cut for first cut in Omaha NE

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On all my yards I cut at 1 inch before they green back up.