How To Plant Bentgrass

Bentgrass refers to a genus of grass plants. Several members of the bentgrass genus are grown throughout North America as lawn grass and golf course turf. Bentgrass is popular for its lush, green appearance and quick proliferation. Learn how to plant bentgrass for a thick, fast-growing lawn that will be the envy of your neighbors.

Step 1

Prepare the soil. Remove existing vegetation to expose the bare dirt. Rake the area to collect all sticks, large rocks and other debris.

Step 2

Use the shovel or hoe to break up the soil to a depth of two inches. Break any large clumps of dirt, though the soil does not need to be fine. Rake the soil to make it relatively level.

Step 3

Apply lawn starter fertilizer. Lawn starter can be purchased from your local garden store, nursery or online retailer. The fertilizer quickly primes the soil with the nutrients bentgrass needs. Apply the fertilizer according to the manufacturer's instructions, as every brand differs in its specific nutrient mix.

Step 4

Obtain bentgrass seeds. One pound of bentgrass seed is sufficient for every thousand square feet of lawn you wish to plant. Adjust according to the size of your yard. Bentgrass is widely available at major nurseries and garden stores, as well as in the garden section at some general retailers (e.g. Wal-Mart or Home Depot).

Step 5

Use your hand or a mechanical lawn-seed spreader to distribute the seed. Distribute so that the amount of measured bentgrass seed is spread evenly. Aim to sow approximately 20 bentgrass seeds in every square inch of soil.

Step 6

Water the soil plot. Keep the dirt moist until the bentgrass germinates and reaches a height of approximately two inches. After the grass reaches this height, water twice daily.