Scotts® Turf Builder® Grass Seed Sun & Shade Mix®
Overview & Benefits
Scotts® Turf Builder® Grass Seed Sun & Shade Mix® is Scotts® most versatile mix that stays green even in extreme conditions of dense shade or full sun. Scotts wraps each seed in a unique WaterSmart® PLUS Coating that absorbs 2x more water than uncoated seed, feeds with essential nutrients, and helps protect seedlings from disease. Grow Quicker, Thicker, Greener Grass. Designed for full sun and dense shade, fine-bladed texture and medium to high drought resistance. Aggressively spreads to repair bare and thin spots.
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Key Features
Scotts® Turf Builder® Grass Seed Sun & Shade Mix®
Fine bladed texture with medium to high drought tolerance. Seed will begin to grow in 5-10 days. You can mow the seedlings when they reach 3 inches in height.
Where To Use
Scotts’ most versatile mix. Grows in extreme conditions including full sun and dense shade. Stays green even in extreme conditions of dense shade or scorching sun. Aggressively spreads and thickens for a durable lawn.
WaterSmart PLUS
Contains our exclusive WaterSmart PLUS coating technology that keeps seeds moist 2X longer than uncoated seed, feeds to jumpstart growth, and helps protect seedlings against disease.
Start with Your Soil
For best results, add a thin layer of Scotts Turf Builder LawnSoil before and after applying seed.
Feed It
To grow grass thicker and quicker, apply Scotts Turf Builder Starter Food for New Grass at Seeding.
And Water
For best results, water daily or more as needed to keep the soil surface moist until the seedlings reach at least 2-inches tall.
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Overview
- Designed for full sun and dense shade, fine-bladed texture and medium to high drought resistance
- 4 in 1 WaterSmart® PLUS Coating absorbs more water than uncoated seed, feeds with essential nutrients and helps protect seedlings from disease
- Helps protect seedlings against disease, keeps seed moist 2x longer than uncoated seed and feeds to jumpstart growth
- Scotts® most versatile mix; stays green even in extreme conditions of dense shade or full sun
- Aggressively spreads to repair bare and thin spots
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How to use
1. PREP
Rake area to loosen the top layer of soil and remove dead grass. For best results, add a thin layer of Scotts® Turf Builder® LawnSoil™ before applying seed.
2. APPLY
Apply using a Scotts® spreader. Lightly rake the seed into the soil. For best results, apply Scotts® Turf Builder® Starter® Food for New Grass.
3. WATER
Watering is a critical step to seeding success. Water daily or as needed to keep the soil surface moist until the seedlings reach at least 2 inches tall.
4. CARE
Seed will begin to grow in 5-10 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 mowings.
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.
Availability Regions
Spreader Settings
Scotts® Broadcast / Rotary Spreader - (Turf Builder® Edgeguard Mini, Basic, Standard, Deluxe Edgeguard, Edgeguard DLX, Lawn Pro & Speedy Green) - Set to 9 ½ for reseeding and set to 9 ½ for new lawn/bare spot repair and go over lawn twice.
Scotts® Drop Spreaders - (AccuGreen, Classic Drop) - Set to 10 1/2 for reseeding and set to 17 frac12; for new lawn/bare spot repair
Scotts® Hand-Held Spreaders - Set to 5 for reseeding and for new lawn/bare spot repair, set to 5 and go over lawn twice
Scotts® Wizz™ - Set to 7 1/2 for Reseeding and New grass, go over twice
Scotts® Elite Spreader - 5 1/2 (Regular Rate), 9 (Heavy Rate)
Other Spreaders | Lookup spreader settings
Guarantee
Scotts No-Quibble Money Back Guarantee®
If for any reason you, the consumer, are not satisfied after using this product, you are entitled to get your money back. Simply send us evidence of purchase and we will mail you a refund check promptly. To contact us, visit our Help Center.
Fertilizer Analysis
3-1-0
Coverage area
20lb: up to 8,000 sq. ft. for reseeding and 2,667 sq. ft. for new lawn coverage
Avg. Days to Germinate
5 - 30
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What to Expect
-Grows in extreme conditions including full sun and dense shade
-Aggressively spreads and thickens for a durable lawnContains our exclusive 4 in 1 WaterSmart® PLUS coating that absorbs 2X more water than uncoated seed, feeds to jumpstart growth, and helps protect seedlings against disease
-Grows quicker, thicker, greener grass guaranteed!
-Fine bladed texture with medium to high drought tolerance
-Great for new lawns, repair, and reseeding
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