Factor

Sod

Seed

Factor

Sod

Seed

Initial Cost

More

Less

Seed Quality

Gold Tag Sod Quality.  Pure Kentucky Blue Grass.

Mixture of Annual Rye, Rye Grass, Blue Grass (?)

Coverage

Complete & Instant

Not for months

Appearance

Known immediately

Unknown for months

Maintenance

Less watering, fertilizer, and attention.

More watering, fertilizer, plus weeding and attention to diseases.

Available for Use

Almost immediately.  Can mow in two weeks.

3-6 months needed to firmly establish.

Weeds

Weed-free

Herbicide program necessary.

Erosion Control

Existing roots take hold in two weeks.

Root system not established for 6-10 weeks.

Failure to Establish

Not likely, given proper care.

More likely, due to non-germination of seed, weeds, and weather.

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