In spring, someone scatters grass seed over a bare patch in the yard. They rake the seeds into the soil and water the area well.
At first, nothing changes. The patch looks patchy and empty, just as before. The seeds sit underground, invisible.
The Weeks of No Change
Days turn into weeks. The yard gets mowed around the spot, rain falls, and sun warms the ground. Still, the bare area remains unchanged. No hint of green shows.
Underground, the seeds stay hidden during this time.
Green Shoots Appear
After about three weeks, thin green blades push up through the soil. The patch fills in steadily, turning lush.
The full green result emerges long after the seed spreading. Time passed with the change out of sight.