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Scotts
Turf Builder Rapid Grass Tall Fescue Mix
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Scotts
Turf Builder Rapid Grass Tall Fescue Mix
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Care for your backyard every season
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Overview
- Grows grass 2x faster than seed alone (with proper care)
- Combination seed and fertilizer that grows full, green grass in just weeks
- For overseeding existing lawns and establishing new grass
- For use in the spring or fall when soil temperatures are consistently between 55°F and 70°F, or air temperatures are between 60°F and 80°F
- Covers up to 1,845 sq. ft.
Grass Type(s)
- Contains tall fescue only
Specs and Details
Fertilizer Analysis
- 9-0-0
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
Get outside and enjoy your lawn with Scotts® Turf Builder® Rapid Grass Tall Fescue Mix. With our revolutionary mix of grass seed and fertilizer in one effective formula, your lawn benefits from extended feeding, resulting in full, green grass. Compared to seed alone, this grass seed mix will grow 2X faster (when applied at the new lawn rate, subject to proper care). Scotts® Turf Builder® Rapid Grass Tall Fescue Mix grows green, lush grass in just weeks. Use on new lawns or to overseed an existing tall fescue lawn. For best results, apply in the spring or fall when air temperatures are consistently between 60°F and 80°F. We recommend using a Scotts® spreader to apply this product. Do not use weed control products until your lawn has been mowed at least 4 times. Finally, be sure to apply Scotts® Lawn Food products every 8 weeks throughout the season to help maintain your thick, green lawn. One 5.6 lb. bag of Scotts® Turf Builder® Rapid Grass Tall Fescue Mix has a new lawn coverage of 615 sq. ft. and an overseeding coverage of 1,845 sq. ft.
Step By Step Instructions
How to Use
When Seeding a New Lawn
- One 5.6 lb. bag covers 615 sq. ft. of a new lawn.
- Prep the area by raking it to 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 at 5. Go over the lawn 5x. Set a Scotts® Broadcast/Rotary Spreader to 8 1/2. Go over the lawn 2x. Set a Scotts® Drop Spreader at 17 1/2. Go over the lawn 4x. Set a Scotts® Wizz® Spreader to 7. Go over the lawn 2x. Set a Scotts® Elite Spreader to 11 1/2.
- After applying, lightly rake the product into the soil. Ensure it is covered just beneath the soil surface.
- Water daily to keep the soil surface moist until the seedlings reach at least 2 in. tall.
When Overseeding an Existing Lawn
- One 5.6 lb. bag covers 1,845 sq. ft. when overseeding an existing lawn.
- Mow the area to a height of approximately 2 in. or mow with the lowest mower setting. 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 at 4. Go over the lawn 3x. Set a Scotts® Broadcast/Rotary Spreader to 7. Set a Scotts® Drop Spreader at 16 1/2. Go over the lawn 2x. Set a Scotts® Wizz® Spreader to 6. Set a Scotts® Elite Spreader to 7.
- Water daily to keep the soil surface moist until the seedlings reach at least 2 in. tall.
- You can start to mow again when the lawn reaches the desired mowing height.
Where & When to Use
Where Not to Use
- Do not apply near water, storm drains or drainage ditches.
Where to Use
- Developed for use in transition zone lawns.
When to Apply
- For use in the spring or fall when soil temperatures are consistently between 55°F and 70°F, or air temperatures are between 60°F and 80°F.
Special Instructions
Watering Tips
- For best results, water twice daily for at least 3 weeks.
Using with Other Products
- Please refer to package direction when applying Scotts Fertilizer products before or after seeding.
How to overseed your current lawn
Overseed your lawn in 5 easy steps
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Overseeding Spreader Settings
Tall Fescue Mix/Southern Gold
- Hand-Held Spreader: Setting 4
- Broadcast/Rotary Spreader: Setting 7
- Drop Spreader: Setting 16½
- Wizz Spreader: Setting 6
- Elite Spreader: Setting 7
How to start a new lawn
Start a new lawn in 5 easy steps
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New Lawn Spreader Settings
Tall Fescue Mix/Southern Gold
- Hand-Held Spreader: Setting 5
- Broadcast/Rotary Spreader: Setting 8½
- Drop Spreader: Setting 17½
- Wizz Spreader: Setting 7
- Elite Spreader: Setting 11½
Frequently Asked Questions
Kids & Pets
Store out of the reach of children.
OUR ENVIRONMENT
Apply this product only to your lawn. Sweep any product that lands on the driveway, sidewalk, or street back onto your lawn.
Can I just throw some Scotts® Turf Builder® Rapid Grass™ Tall Fescue Mix onto the bare spots in my lawn?
For the best results, prepare the area and apply using a Scotts® lawn spreader.
When should I start to see Scotts® Turf Builder® Rapid Grass™ Tall Fescue Mix growing?
You can start to enjoy a full, green lawn in 21 days as Scotts® Turf Builder® Rapid Grass™ Tall Fescue Mix grows 2x faster than seed alone (when applied at the new lawn rate).
Rated 5 out of
5
by
PeterN from
Quality
The rapid growth of this grass seed mix is impressive, with seedlings sprouting quickly to fill in bare spots. It showed a fast response to regular watering, resulting in thick, green turf. Once established, its durability stands up great against heat and daily wear from family and pets.
Date published: 2026-08-21
Rated 4 out of
5
by
JennS from
Works great!
Scott’s Turf Builder Rapid Grass Tall Fescue is actually working really good! Only reason I haven’t given it 5 stars yet is because there are still some kind of bare spots that still haven’t grown in yet! It’s also nice because our grass was pretty brown and now it has color again!
Date published: 2026-08-04
Rated 5 out of
5
by
NolynnP from
Very resilient to neglect and easy to grow
I am incredibly pleased with the quality and durability of this grass seed. When I planted it, we were in a middle of a very established drought and suddenly got put under water restrictions. The grass that grew was only watered with the sparse rain we got over a month. I was going to start over and plant more for the review when my area was moved out of the restriction zone, but I was genuinely impressed by how much it grew after the complete neglect.
Date published: 2026-08-03
Rated 4 out of
5
by
EllaR from
Pretty Good
I used this for overseeding some bare spots in our backyard. The application was super easy, even when applying by hand. We made sure to water it daily during the first week per the directions. There was a patch that we didn't adequately water in the same manner and the grass did not do as well in that area even though it did rain during that first week so daily watering was super important in the initial process. Overall, it worked well to minimize the sparseness of grass in those areas and I would purchase it again to overseed other areas.
Date published: 2026-08-03
Rated 5 out of
5
by
TaylorG from
A Lawn Rescue in a Bag
After struggling with thin spots and large patchy areas in my lawn, I decided to give Scott’s Turf Builder Rapid Grass Tall Fescue Mix a try. I am genuinely impressed with the results.
Living in the Carolina’s means dealing with everything from intense summer heat to periods of drought, so I needed a grass seed mix that could establish quickly and hold up to challenging conditions. This mix delivered. With consistent watering, I started seeing germination much faster than expected. The new grass came in thick, healthy, and noticeably greener than some of the surrounding turf.
What stood out most was how well it filled in the bare spots and improved the overall appearance of my lawn in a relatively short time. The combo of seed and fertilizer makes the process simple and the Tall Fescue blend creates a dense, attractive turf that looks great and feels durable under foot traffic.
Several weeks later, the newly established areas continue to loom strong and blend naturally. It’s one of those products that actually delivers results close to what the packaging promises. Give it a try for yourself
Date published: 2026-07-27
Rated 5 out of
5
by
DeniseW from
Works really well. Easy spread!
This product was very easy to spread and apply. The instructions were clear and concise. I applied it to our yard that we had put sod on over a year prior and had some bald spots. Scott’s mix filled in the bald spots really well.
Date published: 2026-07-26
Rated 4 out of
5
by
AngelM from
Great coverage
I love this grass seed I've used it before and it covers well and grows well and in a fast amount of time.. I didn't get a good after picture because my town was in the middle of a drought and low water supply.
Date published: 2026-07-25
Rated 5 out of
5
by
BarbieC from
Worked well
This product was easy to use and worked well on my back yard. We get some thinning every so often and was sent this to try. It did the trick well! We packed it heavy though just so you know.
Date published: 2026-07-25