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Scotts
Turf Builder Rapid Grass Tall Fescue 2.4 lbs.
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Scotts
Turf Builder Rapid Grass Tall Fescue 2.4 lbs.
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Overview
- Fast Growing: Grow grass 2X faster than seed alone with Scotts® Turf Builder® Rapid Grass™ Tall Fescue Mix (when applied at the new lawn rate, subject to proper care)
- Tall fescue grass: This revolutionary mix of Tall Fescue grass seed and fertilizer delivers full, green grass in just weeks
- Usage: Use this combination grass seed and fertilizer to establish a new lawn or to overseed large problem areas in your yard
- Application: Apply this grass seed for lawns in the spring or fall when air temperatures are between 65° F and 85° F, keeping the soil moist until seeds germinate
- Coverage: One 2.4 lb. bag of Scotts® Turf Builder® Rapid Grass™ Tall Fescue Mix covers up to 265 sq. ft. for new lawns or up to 800 sq. ft. when overseeding
About This Product
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 will grow 2X faster compared to seed alone (when applied at the new lawn rate, subject to proper care). Scotts® Turf Builder® Rapid Grass™ Tall Fescue Mix grows full, green grass in just weeks. Use to establish a new lawn or overseed large problem areas in your existing lawn. For best results, apply in the spring or fall when air temperatures are consistently between 65 °F and 85 °F. We recommend using a Scotts® spreader to apply this product (please refer to spreader settings on product label). Finally, be sure to apply Scotts® Lawn Food products every 8 weeks throughout the season to help maintain your thick, green lawn. One 2.4 lb. bag of Scotts® Turf Builder® Rapid Grass™ Tall Fescue Mix covers up to 265 sq. ft. for new lawns or 800 sq. ft. when overseeding.
Product Information
Coverage Area
- new lawn: 265 sq. ft.; overseeding: 800 sq. ft.
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
Step By Step Instructions
How to Use
When Seeding a New Lawn
- One 16 lb. bag covers 1,760 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 16 lb. bag covers 5,280 sq. ft. when overseeding an existing lawn.
- Mow the area to a height of approximately 2 in. or mow using 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 And 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
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 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 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 5 out of
5
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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
Rated 5 out of
5
by
HaileyH from
Nice and Effective Seed
I wanted to add grass to a little hill that is mostly weeds. This grass seed is easy to use and works fast. The weather did not help make it easy though. The product worked as intended but the intense temperatures and little rainfall made planting in the late spring/early summer very difficult. I will probably retry in the fall to help boost the few sprouts that actually lasted. Overall the product is great but my timing was off.
Date published: 2026-07-25
Rated 5 out of
5
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KristinC from
Great product
This Scott’s turf builder rapid grass tall fescue grass seed works so good! My yard has bare spots that never seem to grow any grass and it looks awful. The results are wonderful after only one time spreading the seed. I live in the humid south for reference! I recommend!
Date published: 2026-07-24
Rated 5 out of
5
by
HeatherG from
Works like a charm
This did an amazing job on the bare patches in my backyard and now I want to get another bag for my front yard. Highly recommend for a quick growing grass.
Date published: 2026-07-18