Question for Landscapers - New Fescue

[kailor]

In mid-October I broadcasted fescue and then fertilized with 19-19-19. I then added wheat straw. As of now, the grass is 6"-8" high. It's not thick nor is it thin. I can still see some of the wheat straw. I'm very pleased with the outcome thus far. I put so much work into this effort that I just need to ask what may seem to be a ridiculously simple question. My question is as follows:

Should I mow the grass now or just let it ride until spring? Thanks in advance!

[Buccaneer]

Mow it at 4” high and let it ride until spring. Never mow it below 3.5” you will insure strong root growth.

[bhjr.]

I would also mow with a push mower with sharp blades.

[kailor]

Should this be a mulch-mowing?

[flyingwillie]

I would rake up excess wheat straw.

[djb750]

Love some fescue. Good use of the balanced fertilizer as you did.
Agree with Buccaneer - begin mowing when grass is 50% higher than the desired height.
You have the fall and then the spring to establish a good root structure.
Being that you're in Huntsville, you may have the whole time thru spring to get good roots. My fescue here in SC begins dormancy later in June and doesn't wake up until the fall feeding.

[fishnfool38]

I've been feeding mine a lot this year just finished the second fall feeding been really happy with this so far.
https://www.scotts.com/en-us/product...fall-lawn-food

[T. Hill]

I would also mow with a push mower with sharp blades.

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[west texas luke]

Whatever you do don't rake it. Roots aren't deep enough to rake yet.

[Mbeason]

I’m in the same boat. What would the harm be of leaving it alone thru the winter?

[kailor]

Thanks for the replies thus far. Another question:

Assuming that when I cut the yard, that it's been totally dry for say...a week, should I keep my Ferris 61" ZT off of this yard in this current situation? This is 1 acre at the lake. That's a lot to push mow but if the consensus is that I should, then I certainly will...

[fishnfool38]

I cut mine with my zero turn just make sure blades are sharp and slow down no quick turns or everywhere your tire stops or spins it will rip grass up. Also fescue mulch it, thats free nitrogen going back down.