When to cut new grass from seed – this is how long freshly sown grass should be before its first mow

Small grass lawn in country garden with flowering border and willow tree.

Wondering when to cut new grass from seed? If you’ve overseeded or reseeded your lawn this year, mowing at the right time is key to keeping it in tip-top condition.

Knowing when to mow new turf is one thing, but what about a lawn that’s just grown from freshly sown grass seed? Well, at this time of year, especially, timing is crucial – too early, and you’ll damage the young, tender shoots, but too late, and your lawn will find itself at the mercy of the first frosts.