Fall is the best time to seed! Air temperatures are cool but the soil is still warm, creating the ideal environment for seed germination. Scotts® Turf Builder® Grass Seed Fall Mix establishes quickly for growth before the first frost (when used as directed), so you can be sure you're taking advantage of the fall seeding window. This mix contains Root-Building Nutrition, a combination of ingredients that is expertly crafted to help establish deep roots to grow thick, green turf so that you can build a better, stronger lawn from the roots up. Scotts® Turf Builder® Grass Seed Fall Mix is designed for full sun and light shade, and has low drought resistance with medium durability. Use to seed a new lawn or overseed an existing lawn. For best results, apply in the fall when air temperatures are between 60°F and 80°F. 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 16 lb. bag has a new lawn coverage of 4,000 sq. ft. and an overseeding coverage of 12,120 sq. ft.

How to Use

When Seeding a New Lawn

• One 16 lb. bag covers 4,000 sq. ft. for a new lawn. Use a rake to prep the area to be seeded.
• Loosen the top layer of soil (roughly 2" deep). Remove any dead grass or debris to ensure seed-to-soil contact.
• Apply using a Scotts® spreader - Set a Scotts® Hand-Held Spreader to 5. Go over the lawn 2x. Set a Scotts® Broadcast/Rotary Spreader to 7. Set a Scotts® Drop Spreader to 13. Go over the lawn 2x. Set a Scotts® Wizz® Spreader to 6 1/2. Set a Scotts® Elite Spreader to 6.
• Lightly rake the area where the seed was applied to ensure it is covered just beneath the soil.
• Water daily, or as needed, to keep the soil surface moist for at least 3 weeks or until the seedlings reach at least 2 in. tall.

When Overseeding an Existing Lawn

• One 16 lb. bag covers 12,120 sq. ft. when overseeding an existing lawn. Mow the lawn using the lowest mower setting. Bag the clippings as you go.
• Rake the area you will be seeding to loosen the top layer of soil. Remove any dead grass or debris to ensure seed-to-soil contact.
• Apply using a Scotts® spreader - Set a Scotts® Hand-Held Spreader to 4. Set a Scotts® Broadcast/Rotary Spreader to 4 1/4. Set a Scotts® Drop Spreader to 10. Set a Scotts® Wizz® Spreader to 4. Set a Scotts® Elite Spreader to 4 3/4.
• Lightly rake the area where the seed was applied to ensure it is covered just beneath the soil.
• Water daily, or as needed, to keep the soil surface moist for at least 3 weeks or until the seedlings reach at least 2 in. tall.

Where Not to Use

• Do not apply near water, storm drains, or drainage ditches.

Where to Use

• Developed for lawns in the Northern United States

When to Apply

• Plant this seed in the Fall when daily average soil temperatures are consistently between 55°F and 70°F, or air temperatures are between 60°F and 80°F for at least two weeks after planting. Do not apply if heavy rains are expected.

Watering Tips

• Water daily, or as needed, to keep the soil surface moist for at least 3 weeks or until seedlings reach 2" in height.

Using With Other Products

• Please refer to package direction when applying Scotts Fertilizer products before or after seeding.

Plant Scotts® Turf Builder® Grass Seed Fall Mix in the Fall when daily average soil temperatures are consistently between 55°F and 70°F, or air temperatures are between 60°F and 80°F for at least two weeks after planting.

Use a Scotts® spreader to apply Scotts® Turf Builder® Grass Seed Fall Mix to new lawns or when overseeding an existing lawn.

Store out of reach of children.

Apply this product only to your lawn. Sweep any product that lands on the driveway, sidewalk, or street back onto your lawn.