Get outside and enjoy your lawn with Scotts Turf Builder Rapid Grass® Sun & Shade 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® Sun & Shade Mix® grows green, lush grass in just weeks. Use on either new lawns or overseeding existing grass. 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 (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 5.6 lb. bag of Scotts Turf Builder Rapid Grass® Sun & Shade Mix® has a new lawn coverage of 835 sq. ft. and an overseeding coverage of 2,800 sq. ft.
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 2,800 sq. ft.
Grass Type(s)
- Contains Kentucky bluegrass, perennial ryegrass, creeping red fescue, and chewings fescue
Specs and Details
ertilizer Analysis
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 5.6 lb. bag covers 835 sq. ft. of a new lawn.
- Rake the area you will be seeding 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 4x. Set a Scotts® Broadcast/Rotary Spreader to 15. Set a Scotts® Drop Spreader at 16.5. Go over the lawn 4x. Set a Scotts® Wizz® Spreader to 6. Go over the lawn 2x. Set a Scotts® Elite Spreader to 11.
- 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 2,800 sq. ft. when overseeding an existing lawn.
- Mow the area to a height of approximately 2 in. or use 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 5. Set a Scotts® Broadcast/Rotary Spreader to 6. Set a Scotts® Drop Spreader at 17. Set a Scotts® Wizz® Spreader to 5 1/4. 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.
When and Where to Use
Where Not to Use
- Do not apply near water, storm drains or drainage ditches.
Where to Use
- Developed for use on lawns in the Northern United States
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.
