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Scotts
Turf Builder Starter Food for New Grass
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Scotts
Turf Builder Starter Food for New Grass
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Care for your backyard every season
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Overview
- Scotts® Turf Builder® Starter® Food for New Grass is specially designed to be used when planting new grass
- This starter fertilizer grows new grass 70% thicker and 35% quicker (on average vs. unfed lawns)
- Apply anytime you're planting new grass, whether it's starting a new lawn, reseeding an existing one, or installing sod, sprigs, or grass plugs
- This lawn care product is safe to use on any grass type
- One 15 lb. bag of Scotts® Turf Builder® Starter® Food for New Grass covers 5,000 sq. ft.
Specs and Details
Fertilizer Analysis
- 24-25-4
Cautions
- While there are no restrictions on reentering the lawn with this product, we recommend watering the product in and waiting until it is dried before going back on the lawn.
Disposal Methods
- If empty do not reuse contain. Place in trash or offer for recycling if available. If partly filled, call your local solid waste agency for disposal instructions. Never place unused product down any indoor or outdoor drain.
Product Label
- This is not the product label. Always read and follow the product label before use.
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- Safety Data Sheets can be found at scottsmsds.com
DESCRIPTION
Scotts® Turf Builder® Starter® Food for New Grass is specially designed to be used when planting new grass. It contains a combination of nutrients to help your new lawn grow strong roots and to grow in thicker and faster than if not fed at all. Use anytime you are planting new grass, whether it is starting a new lawn, reseeding an existing one, or installing sod, sprigs, or grass plugs. Scotts® Turf Builder® Starter® Food for New Grass is safe to use on any grass type. It can be applied immediately before or after planting grass. We recommend using a Scotts® spreader to apply this product. For Scotts® broadcast/rotary spreaders, use a setting of 3 ¼. For Scotts® drop spreaders, use a setting of 6. Water daily or as needed to keep the soil surface moist until the seedlings reach at least 2 inches tall. One 15 lb. bag of Scotts® Turf Builder® Starter® Food for New Grass covers 5,000 sq. ft.
STEP BY STEP INSTRUCTIONS
How to Use
Lawn products work in harmony with the environment when used correctly. Do not apply near water or storm drains or draining ditches. Do not apply if heavy rain is expected.
- Apply with a drop or rotary spreader. For best results, use a Scotts® spreader.
- SET - Set spreader to appropriate setting for best results. Spreader settings can be found on back of bag or on Scotts.com
- Follow the color coded map to ensure your lawn receives the right amount of fertilizer. Apply as directed.
- APPLY - Fill spreader and apply over newly seeded area or over entire lawn for root development boost
- CLEAN UP - To keep lawn products from reaching storm sewers, sweep or blow stray particles back onto lawn. Return unused portion of fertilizer to original container. Run any remaining product out of spreader over lawn.
- WATER - This product does not require watering in. However, watering is the critical step to seeding success. Keep soil consistently moist until seedlings reach 2 inches high.
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Dirt to green from
Finally have a lawn
I've been trying to grow a new lawn since 2020. First time I've used this and it worked!
Date published: 2024-04-21
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Al67 from
This product is fantastic!
I used this product with a newly sodded area of my home.
Date published: 2023-05-23
Rated 1 out of
5
by
KMich from
Product would not spread
I bought this product to help with a newly seeded lawn and the fertilizer was all clumped together in the bag and would not work in my spreader. I have talked to others that have had good luck with this product and they told me that it should spread easily. I am worried that there might have been moisture in the brand new bag? Please help
Date published: 2023-05-10
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Larry B from
By far the best
I laid sod for my yard, and the first 10 years I tried different products at the start of spring. Then one year, I used this Scotts Sod and seed fertilizer, that was well over 15 years ago, and I assure you, there is NOTHING that works as good as this product! You couldnt pay me to use anything else! If it had 10 stars, I would give it 12!
Date published: 2023-03-16
Rated 5 out of
5
by
bill423 from
Starter
The best product for starting a new lawn or first application in the spring.
Date published: 2022-07-04
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Tom2022 from
EXCELLENT PRODUCT
I use this product every year now and just spot spray for weeds. excellent product works great all year long and lawn looks beautiful!
Date published: 2022-06-03
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Rick72 from
Absolutely amazing results
I used this product last year before applying sod in my back yard and also on my side and front yards while overseeing in late spring. My grass was looking so green and healthy that all my neighbours asked me which product I used.
I reapplied in early fall when overseeing again before my late fall fertilizer .
This spring, my grass looked healthy from the start, with very few weeds. Again, In
Ate spring, I reapplied the starter fertilizer and overseeded my lawn.
It’s absolutely beautiful and healthy. If you follow the directions, you cannot go wrong.
I highly recommend all of Scott’s fertilizers, but especially this one if you are overseeing.
Date published: 2022-05-17
Rated 3 out of
5
by
JoeB2 from
Scott’s starter fertilizer
Used on newly seeded areas. Very low germination rate. Not sure if it was fertilizer or seed but did not get the growth I expected.
Date published: 2022-05-11