TL;DR
Hydroseeding is the application of a slurry of seed, water, fiber mulch, fertilizer, and tackifier sprayed from a tank truck onto prepared soil, coating large or sloped areas far faster than broadcast seeding and at a fraction of sod cost. The dyed green mulch holds moisture and pins seed against erosion while germination takes 7 to 21 days depending on species.
What it means
Hydroseeding is the application of a slurry of seed, water, fiber mulch, fertilizer, and tackifier sprayed from a tank truck onto prepared soil, coating large or sloped areas far faster than broadcast seeding and at a fraction of sod cost. The dyed green mulch holds moisture and pins seed against erosion while germination takes 7 to 21 days depending on species. It dominates new-construction lawns and roadside stabilization; success still hinges on soil prep and the watering schedule during the first month.
Where it sits in the glossary
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