Turf Builder Grass Seed Centipede Grass Seed & Mulch
Overview
- Scotts® Turf Builder® Grass Seed Centipede Grass Seed & Mulch thrives in sandy, acidic soils, and sunny areas
- This grass seed mix is designed for full sun and light shade, and has a medium bladed texture with medium drought resistance
- Use this lawn care product in the late spring or early summer to seed a new lawn or overseed an existing lawn
- Combines mulch and seed to grow a thick, low-maintenance lawn
- One 5 lb. bag of Scotts® Turf Builder® Grass Seed Centipede Grass Seed & Mulch has a new lawn coverage of 665 sq. ft. and an overseeding coverage of 2,000 sq. ft.
Grass Type(s)
- Contains centipedegrass
Specs and Details
Product Label
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Description
Scotts® Turf Builder® Grass Seed Centipede Grass Seed & Mulch thrives in sandy, acidic soils, and sunny areas. It combines mulch and seed to grow a thick, low-maintenance lawn. Scotts® Turf Builder® Grass Seed Centipede Grass Seed & Mulch is designed for full sun and light shade, and has a medium bladed texture with medium drought resistance. It can be used to seed a new lawn or overseed an existing lawn. For best results, apply in the late spring or early summer when air temperatures are consistently between 70°F and 90°F and the danger of frost has passed. We recommend using a Scotts® spreader to apply this product (please refer to spreader settings on product label). Water daily or as needed to keep the soil surface moist until the seedlings reach at least 2 inches tall. One 5 lb. bag of Scotts® Turf Builder® Grass Seed Centipede Grass Seed & Mulch has a new lawn coverage of 665 sq. ft. and an overseeding coverage of 2,000 sq. ft.
STEP BY STEP INSTRUCTIONS
How to Use
New Lawn:
1. PREP
Rake area to loosen the top layer of soil (approximately 2” deep) and remove any dead grass or debris, ensuring seed-to-soil contact.
2. APPLY
Apply using a Scotts® spreader.
3. RAKE
Lightly rake the seed into the soil to ensure seed is covered just beneath the soil surface. For best results, apply Scotts® Turf Builder® Starter® Food for New Grass.
4. WATER
Water daily to keep the soil surface moist until the seedlings reach at least 2 inches tall.
Overseeding:
1. PREP
Mow lawn at the lowest setting and bag the clippings. Rake to remove debris, dead grass, and loosen the soil, ensuring seed-to-soil contact.
2. APPLY
Apply using a Scotts® spreader.
3.RAKE
Lightly rake the seed into the soil to ensure seed is covered just beneath the soil surface. For best results, apply Scotts® Turf Builder® Starter® Food for New Grass.
4. WATER
Water daily to keep the soil surface moist until the seedlings reach at least 2 inches tall.
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS
Watering Tips
- For best results, water twice daily for at least 3 weeks. Automatic timers can help ensure no essential waterings are missed.
Using with Other Products
- Do not apply weed control products until the grass is well established (mowed at least 4 times). Additionally, if you recently used a weed control product, refer to those product instructions to determine how soon you can plant grass seed.
Average Days to Germinate
- 10-30
WHEN AND WHERE TO USE
When to Apply
Spring and early summer are the best times to plant, because seed germinates best anytime temperatures are between 70°F and 90°F and all danger of frost has passed.
