Scotts® Classic® Grass Seed Tall Fescue Mix is specially formulated for drought and disease resistance. This unique mix grows greener, thicker turf than Kentucky-31 Tall Fescue. Plus, it grows well in both sunny and shady areas. It thrives in sun, shade, and high-traffic areas, so you can be on your way to a stronger and greener lawn.

How to Use

• 1. PREP
• Bare Soil: Loosen top layer of soil.
• Dead Grass/Thin Area: Rake area and remove dead grass.
• For best results, add a thin layer of Scotts® Turf Builder® LawnSoil™ before applying seed.
• 2. APPLY
• Small Area: Spread by hand or with a Scotts® handheld spreader.
• Large Area: Apply using a specially designed Scotts® spreader.
• After seeding, apply Scotts® Turf Builder® Starter® Food for New Grass to boost your seed's performance for a thicker lawn that comes in quicker. Lightly rake to move the seed and fertilizer into the soil.
• 3. WATER
• Keep the soil surface moist until the seedlings reach 2 inches tall.
• 4. CARE
• Seed will begin to grow in 6 - 14 days. You can mow the seedlings when they reach 3 inches in height. Do not apply a weed control product until after at least four mowing.

When to Apply

• Fall and spring are the best times to plant grass seed, because seed germinates best when temperatures are between 60°F and 80°F.

Average Days to Germinate

• 6 - 30 days