{"id":7530,"date":"2026-05-31T11:39:01","date_gmt":"2026-05-31T03:39:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.titantec.com\/?p=7530"},"modified":"2026-05-31T11:42:22","modified_gmt":"2026-05-31T03:42:22","slug":"when-to-mow-new-sod","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.titantec.com\/pt\/blog\/when-to-mow-new-sod\/","title":{"rendered":"Quando cortar a relva rec\u00e9m-plantada: quanto tempo esperar antes do primeiro corte"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Quando cortar a relva rec\u00e9m-plantada: quanto tempo esperar antes do primeiro corte<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">O relvado novo deve ser cortado pela primeira vez cerca de&nbsp;<strong>14 a 21 dias ap\u00f3s a instala\u00e7\u00e3o<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2014 assim que os fios de relva atingirem cerca de um ter\u00e7o a mais do que a altura de corte pretendida e as ra\u00edzes se tiverem fixado no solo. O momento exato depende do tipo de relva, da esta\u00e7\u00e3o do ano, do seu hor\u00e1rio de rega e das condi\u00e7\u00f5es meteorol\u00f3gicas. Se cortar a relva demasiado cedo, o relvado solta-se sob as rodas. Se esperar demasiado tempo, o primeiro corte provoca um choque no relvado, fazendo-o amarelar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Este guia explica como saber quando o relvado est\u00e1 pronto, como fazer o primeiro corte sem causar danos e o que fazer nas semanas seguintes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a><\/a><strong>Por que \u00e9 que o momento em que faz o primeiro corte da relva \u00e9 importante<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/www.titantec.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2.Lawn-mower.webp\" alt=\"2.lawn mower\" class=\"wp-image-7542\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.titantec.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2.Lawn-mower.webp 1000w, https:\/\/www.titantec.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2.Lawn-mower-960x640.webp 960w, https:\/\/www.titantec.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2.Lawn-mower-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.titantec.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2.Lawn-mower-480x320.webp 480w, https:\/\/www.titantec.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2.Lawn-mower-640x427.webp 640w, https:\/\/www.titantec.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2.Lawn-mower-720x480.webp 720w, https:\/\/www.titantec.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2.Lawn-mower-18x12.webp 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Quando o relvado \u00e9 entregue, vem em rolos ou quadrados de relva madura j\u00e1 fixada a uma fina camada de solo. As folhas parecem estar prontas a ser cortadas de imediato. Mas o&nbsp;<strong>ra\u00edzes<\/strong>&nbsp;n\u00e3o s\u00e3o.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Durante as duas primeiras semanas ap\u00f3s a instala\u00e7\u00e3o, as ra\u00edzes do relvado novo s\u00e3o superficiais. Estendem-se apenas at\u00e9 \u00e0 camada de solo original que acompanhava o relvado \u2014 normalmente com menos de meia polegada de profundidade. Se cortar a relva durante este per\u00edodo, a l\u00e2mina girat\u00f3ria e o peso do cortador de relva puxam o relvado solto. Alguns peda\u00e7os levantam-se. As bordas descascam. Por vezes, sec\u00e7\u00f5es inteiras deslizam para fora por baixo das rodas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">O primeiro corte tamb\u00e9m constitui um momento de stress para a pr\u00f3pria planta. O corte remove parte da superf\u00edcie foliar, que \u00e9 a forma como a relva produz alimento atrav\u00e9s da fotoss\u00edntese. O relvado novo precisa de todas as folhas de que disp\u00f5e para alimentar o crescimento das ra\u00edzes no solo. Se cortar a relva demasiado cedo, estar\u00e1 a cortar uma planta que n\u00e3o tem reservas para se recuperar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Esperar demasiado tempo \u00e9 o erro oposto. Quando a relva cresce demasiado e, finalmente, a cortamos drasticamente, a planta entra em choque. Os caules mais baixos, que estavam \u00e0 sombra sob a copa das \u00e1rvores, ficam subitamente expostos ao sol intenso. O relvado fica amarelado em algumas zonas. A relva nova, que ainda n\u00e3o criou ra\u00edzes profundas, pode ter dificuldade em recuperar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">O objetivo \u00e9 uma janela transparente: esperar at\u00e9 que as ra\u00edzes tenham crescido no solo, mas n\u00e3o tanto tempo que seja necess\u00e1rio cortar mais de um ter\u00e7o da l\u00e2mina de uma s\u00f3 vez.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a><\/a><strong>Como verificar se o seu relvado novo j\u00e1 est\u00e1 pronto para ser cortado<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/www.titantec.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/3.turf_.webp\" alt=\"3.turf\" class=\"wp-image-7543\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.titantec.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/3.turf_.webp 1000w, https:\/\/www.titantec.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/3.turf_-960x640.webp 960w, https:\/\/www.titantec.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/3.turf_-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.titantec.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/3.turf_-480x320.webp 480w, https:\/\/www.titantec.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/3.turf_-640x427.webp 640w, https:\/\/www.titantec.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/3.turf_-720x480.webp 720w, https:\/\/www.titantec.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/3.turf_-18x12.webp 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">N\u00e3o adivinhe qual \u00e9 o momento certo. Tr\u00eas testes simples indicam-lhe quando o relvado est\u00e1 pronto.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a><\/a><strong>O Teste de Tra\u00e7\u00e3o<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Agarra num canto de um peda\u00e7o de relva e puxa com cuidado. Se a relva sair facilmente, significa que as ra\u00edzes ainda n\u00e3o se fixaram \u2014 espera mais algum tempo. Se sentires uma resist\u00eancia significativa, como se a relva estivesse colada ao ch\u00e3o, significa que as ra\u00edzes j\u00e1 se fixaram no solo. A relva est\u00e1 pronta.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Fa\u00e7a o teste de tra\u00e7\u00e3o em tr\u00eas ou quatro pontos diferentes do relvado, e n\u00e3o apenas num. A relva em placas colocada perto de calhas, \u00e0 sombra ou em declives pode enraizar a ritmos diferentes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a><\/a><strong>A verifica\u00e7\u00e3o visual da altura da l\u00e2mina<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Olha s\u00f3 como a relva cresceu. Se os fios de relva tiverem cerca de&nbsp;<strong>um ter\u00e7o mais alto do que a altura de corte pretendida<\/strong>, est\u00e1 na hora de cortar a relva. Para uma altura pretendida de 3 polegadas (7,5 cm), corte a relva quando esta atingir cerca de 4 a 4,5 polegadas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a><\/a><strong>O Teste da Caminhada<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Caminhe lentamente pelo relvado quando o solo estiver seco. Se as suas pegadas afundarem e o relvado se deslocar sob o seu peso, significa que as ra\u00edzes ainda n\u00e3o est\u00e3o preparadas. Se o relvado parecer firme e as suas pegadas desaparecerem rapidamente, pode avan\u00e7ar para o primeiro corte.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A maioria dos relvados cumpre estes crit\u00e9rios por volta dos 14 a 21 dias. No ver\u00e3o quente, com rega abundante, isso pode acontecer j\u00e1 aos 10 dias. Na primavera ou no outono, com temperaturas mais frescas, pode demorar entre 21 e 28 dias.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a><\/a><strong>Quando cortar a relva rec\u00e9m-plantada, consoante o tipo de relva<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Os diferentes tipos de relva crescem a ritmos diferentes. O per\u00edodo ideal para o primeiro corte varia consoante a esp\u00e9cie.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Tipo de relva<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Per\u00edodo do primeiro corte<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Altura de corte pretendida<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Bermudas<\/td><td>10\u201314 dias<\/td><td>1\u2033\u20131,5\u2033<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Zoysia<\/td><td>14\u201321 dias<\/td><td>1,5\u2033\u20132,5\u2033<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>S\u00e3o Agostinho<\/td><td>14\u201321 dias<\/td><td>3,5\u2033\u20134\u2033<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Cent\u00edpede<\/td><td>21\u201328 dias<\/td><td>1,5\u2033\u20132\u2033<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Bahia<\/td><td>14\u201321 dias<\/td><td>3\u2033\u20134\u2033<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>bluegrass do Kentucky<\/td><td>14\u201321 dias<\/td><td>2,5\u2033\u20133,5\u2033<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Festuca alta<\/td><td>14\u201321 dias<\/td><td>3\u2033\u20134\u2033<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Festuca fina<\/td><td>21\u201328 dias<\/td><td>2,5\u2033\u20134\u2033<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Azev\u00e9m perene<\/td><td>14\u201321 dias<\/td><td>1,5\u2033\u20132,5\u2033<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Gram\u00edneas de esta\u00e7\u00e3o quente<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2014 Bermuda, Zoysia, St. Augustine, Centipede, Bahia \u2014 enra\u00edzam-se mais rapidamente no ver\u00e3o, quando a temperatura do solo se mant\u00e9m acima dos 65 \u00b0F.&nbsp;<strong>Gram\u00edneas de esta\u00e7\u00e3o fria<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2014 Bluegrass do Kentucky, festuca alta, festuca fina, azev\u00e9m \u2014 enra\u00edzam-se mais rapidamente na primavera e no outono, quando a temperatura do solo oscila entre os 50 \u00b0F e os 65 \u00b0F.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you install sod outside its preferred season, expect to double the wait time. Bermuda laid in October may need four to six weeks before its first mow. Tall fescue laid in July may need just as long, even with heavy watering.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a><\/a><strong>How to Mow New Sod the First Time<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The first mow follows six rules. Skip any one and you risk losing turf.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a><\/a><strong>Step 1: Skip Watering the Day Before<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For the first two weeks, you watered new sod heavily \u2014 often two or three times a day. Stop watering&nbsp;<strong>24 to 36 hours<\/strong>&nbsp;before the first mow. The soil needs to firm up so the mower wheels do not sink and the sod does not tear.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Check the ground before mowing. If your shoes leave deep prints, wait another day. The soil should feel firm but not bone dry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a><\/a><strong>Step 2: Sharpen the Blade<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A dull mower blade does not cut grass \u2014 it tears it. On an established lawn this leaves ragged tips that turn brown. On new sod, the tearing force can lift the grass right out of the soil.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sharpen the blade before the first mow. A sharp blade slices cleanly with less downward pressure, which means less stress on the new roots. Most&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.titantec.com\/pt\/lawn-mowers\/\"><u>walk-behind lawn mower blades<\/u><\/a>&nbsp;need sharpening every 20 to 25 hours of use, or about once per mowing season for a typical homeowner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a><\/a><strong>Step 3: Set the Deck High<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Set the cutting height to the&nbsp;<strong>top of your target range<\/strong>&nbsp;for your grass type. For tall fescue, that means 4 inches on the first mow, not 3. For Kentucky bluegrass, 3.5 inches. For Bermuda, 1.5 inches, not 1.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This follows the&nbsp;<strong>one-third rule<\/strong>: never cut more than one-third of the grass blade in a single pass. On new sod, that limit matters more than usual. The plant is already stressed from transplant. Cutting deeper than one-third strips too much leaf surface and can stall root growth for weeks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a><\/a><strong>Step 4: Use a Light Mower<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The lighter the mower, the better. A heavy ride-on can compress new sod and tear loose pieces under the wheels. For the first mow, pick from:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A\u00a0<strong>push reel mower<\/strong>\u00a0\u2014 the lightest option, very gentle on new sod, good for small lawns.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A\u00a0<strong>cordless walk-behind rotary mower<\/strong>\u00a0\u2014 lighter than a gas mower, no fuel drips on tender grass, easy to start. A\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.titantec.com\/pt\/battery-powered\/\"><u>20V or 40V cordless mower<\/u><\/a>\u00a0is a strong fit for the first mow on a small or mid-size lawn.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A\u00a0<strong>self-propelled walk-behind<\/strong>\u00a0if your lawn is large \u2014 but run it on low speed and avoid sharp turns.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Save the riding mower for after the third or fourth cut, once the sod has knitted firmly into the soil below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a><\/a><strong>Step 5: Mow Slowly and Skip Sharp Turns<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Move at a slow walking pace. Sharp turns twist the sod under the wheels and can break the early root attachment. On the first mow, drive straight lines and make your turns&nbsp;<strong>outside the lawn area<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2014 on the driveway, sidewalk, or path. After three or four mows, you can return to your normal turning pattern.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a><\/a><strong>Step 6: Bag the Clippings \u2014 Just This Once<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Most of the time, mulching the clippings back into the lawn is the right call. The clippings break down into free fertilizer. On the first mow of new sod, bag them instead. Clippings on top of stressed new sod can mat down, hold too much moisture, and slow root growth. After the second or third mow, switch back to mulching.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a><\/a><strong>Common Mistakes That Damage New Sod<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/www.titantec.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/4.A-person-waters-the-newly-laid-turf.webp\" alt=\"4.a person waters the newly laid turf\" class=\"wp-image-7544\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.titantec.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/4.A-person-waters-the-newly-laid-turf.webp 1000w, https:\/\/www.titantec.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/4.A-person-waters-the-newly-laid-turf-960x640.webp 960w, https:\/\/www.titantec.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/4.A-person-waters-the-newly-laid-turf-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.titantec.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/4.A-person-waters-the-newly-laid-turf-480x320.webp 480w, https:\/\/www.titantec.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/4.A-person-waters-the-newly-laid-turf-640x427.webp 640w, https:\/\/www.titantec.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/4.A-person-waters-the-newly-laid-turf-720x480.webp 720w, https:\/\/www.titantec.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/4.A-person-waters-the-newly-laid-turf-18x12.webp 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A few mistakes can undo two weeks of careful watering.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a><\/a><strong>Mowing While the Sod Is Wet<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Wet grass is heavy, hard to cut cleanly, and sticks to the mower deck. On new sod, wet conditions also make the sod itself heavier and easier to tear. Wait for the lawn to dry fully \u2014 usually mid-morning, after the dew has lifted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a><\/a><strong>Cutting Too Short<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Scalping new sod \u2014 cutting it down to 1 inch or shorter when the target is 3 \u2014 is the most common cause of new sod failure. The plant cannot photosynthesize enough to recover. Always cut high on the first pass.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a><\/a><strong>Using a Dull Blade<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The single most damaging mistake. A dull blade rips the grass. On new sod, it rips the whole plant out of the soil. Sharpen before the first mow, every time. After the lawn matures, keep up the same habit \u2014 a sharp blade is the difference between a clean cut and a torn one on every mow, not just the first.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a><\/a><strong>Waiting Too Long<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you let the new sod grow past the one-third threshold \u2014 say, 6 inches when you wanted 3 inches \u2014 you cannot fix it in one mow. Cut it down to 4.5 inches first. Wait three days. Cut to 4 inches. Wait three more days. Cut to 3 inches. Step it down. Never take more than one-third of the blade in any single pass, no matter how tall the lawn has grown.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a><\/a><strong>Skipping the Tug Test<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A new lawn that looks green and ready on top may still be loose underneath. Always check root attachment before the first mow, especially in shaded areas, on slopes, or near sprinkler heads where watering may have been uneven.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a><\/a><strong>Mowing in the Weeks After the First Cut<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The second mow should come about 5 to 7 days after the first. Drop the cutting height by half an inch each cut, until you reach your target height. Most lawns reach the target by the third or fourth mow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Around the same time, your watering schedule can shift. Move from daily light watering to two or three deeper waterings per week. Deeper, less frequent watering pulls the roots down further into the soil. That deeper root system is what makes a sod lawn last through summer heat and winter cold.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">By the end of the first month, the sod is fully knitted into the soil. You can mow with a riding mower, return to normal turning patterns, and switch back to mulching clippings. Your watering can drop to about one inch per week, including rainfall.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you have a larger area to maintain, this is the point at which your&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.titantec.com\/pt\/lawn-mowers\/\"><u>deck size and mower format<\/u><\/a>&nbsp;start to drive how long the weekly mow takes. The habits that protect new sod \u2014 sharp blades, the one-third rule, a consistent cutting height \u2014 are not just for new sod. They are how every lawn stays healthy through the season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a><\/a><strong>Perguntas mais frequentes<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a><\/a><strong>How long after laying sod can I mow?<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Most new sod is ready for its first mow 14 to 21 days after installation. The exact timing depends on grass type, weather, and how well the sod has rooted. Warm-season grasses installed in summer can be ready in as little as 10 days. Cool-season grasses installed in spring may take 21 to 28 days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a><\/a><strong>What happens if I mow new sod too early?<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Mowing too early tears the sod loose because the roots have not anchored yet. You may see pieces lift up, edges peel back, or whole sections shift under the mower wheels. The cut also stresses the grass at a moment when it has no reserves to recover. Always do a tug test before the first mow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a><\/a><strong>Can I walk on new sod before mowing?<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Light foot traffic for short checks is fine. Heavy or repeated walking compresses the soil and slows root growth. After the first 7 days, light traffic is safer. Wait until after the first mow to use the lawn for any real activity, like play or pets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a><\/a><strong>Should I water new sod before mowing?<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Stop watering 24 to 36 hours before the first mow. The soil needs to firm up so the wheels do not sink and the sod does not tear. Resume normal watering the day after the first mow, then shift to deeper, less frequent watering in the weeks that follow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a><\/a><strong>What cutting height should I use for the first mow?<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Set the deck to the top of your target range for your grass type. For tall fescue, that means about 4 inches. For Kentucky bluegrass, 3.5 inches. For Bermuda, 1.5 inches. The first mow should remove only the top third of new growth \u2014 never more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a><\/a><strong>Do I need a special mower for new sod?<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You don&#8217;t need a special mower, but lighter is better. A push reel mower or a&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.titantec.com\/pt\/battery-powered\/\"><u>cordless walk-behind<\/u><\/a>&nbsp;is gentler on new sod than a heavy gas mower. Save the riding mower for the third or fourth cut, once the sod has knitted into the soil.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a><\/a><strong>How do I know if my new sod is dead or just stressed from mowing?<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Stressed sod yellows but stays attached to the soil and recovers within a week or two of proper watering. Dead sod lifts cleanly from the soil, has dry brown roots, and does not green up no matter how much you water. If less than 20% of the lawn looks dead, light overseeding and continued care usually fix it. More than that, talk to your sod supplier.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At Titantec, our lawn mower line spans the weight class that fits new sod and established lawns alike \u2014 from compact&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.titantec.com\/pt\/battery-powered\/20v\/\"><u>20V cordless walk-behinds<\/u><\/a>&nbsp;for small urban yards to 21-inch self-propelled models for half-acre lots. Brand owners and importers building&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.titantec.com\/pt\/lawn-mowers\/\"><u>linhas de cortadores de relva de marca pr\u00f3pria<\/u><\/a>&nbsp;often spec a lightweight cordless model specifically because new homeowners \u2014 the same ones buying sod \u2014 want a mower that won&#8217;t damage what they just paid to install.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When to Mow New Sod: How Long to Wait Before the First Cut New sod should be mowed for the first time about&nbsp;14 to 21 days after installation&nbsp;\u2014 once the grass blades reach about one-third taller than your target cutting height and the roots have anchored into the soil below. 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