– If grass seed requires such specific care and constant moisture/watering for 7-10 days to germinate, how does it proliferate in nature with such onerous needs?

Question

How does grass seed proliferate in nature, especially in dry climates, if it requires so much water to germinate?

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Answer 1

If I gave you 3 options of where to spend 12 hours wearing a t-shirt and jeans would you choose; the desert at 100F (37C) with no water, the freezing arctic, or inside a house at room temp with a fridge full or food and things to drink? I’m guessing you chose the last one.

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In nature grass grows really well and spreads in places where (that species of) grass is well suited for and where other plants like trees aren’t well suited. However people want certain types of grass that aren’t necessarily suitable for their location and soil type, so in order force the grass to grow and look good it takes watering and fertilizing.