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Contractors Lawn Seed Mix

SKU: CON-Turf

With annual ryegrass for quick green up in temporary settings. If permanent use heavier seeding rate.

Contractors Lawn Seed Mix

Price range: $15.25 through $110.50

Description

Contractors Mix is a fast-establishing seed blend designed to deliver immediate green cover for construction sites, landscape jobs, and quick repair needs. Ideal for temporary turf or erosion control, this mix combines rapid germination with adaptable performance, perfect for when time and results matter most.
Seed Blend Composition:
• 45% Lonestar Annual Ryegrass – Germinates quickly to provide an immediate green cover and erosion control; ideal for temporary turf needs.
• 30% Belize Perennial Ryegrass – Offers a rich, dark green color with a fine texture, helping transition from temporary to longer-lasting coverage.
• 15% Appalachian Kentucky Bluegrass – Adds long-term durability and rhizomatous growth for sustained turf health and density.
• 10% Creeping Red Fescue – Enhances shade tolerance and blends well with other grasses to create a softer, more uniform turf.
Key Features:
• Rapid germination for quick green-up
• Ideal for temporary cover, soil stabilization, or early lawn development
• Blends short-term and longer-term grasses for extended coverage
• Suitable for full sun to partial shade
• Excellent for erosion-prone areas and rough grading zones
Best Uses:
• New construction and development sites
• Temporary turf on bare soil or slopes
• Quick patching and repair jobs
• Roadside and utility work sites
• Budget-friendly lawn establishment where fast cover is the priority
Seeding Rates:
• New Lawns or Coverage: 8–10 lbs per 1,000 sq. ft.
• Overseeding: 4–5 lbs per 1,000 sq. ft.

Additional information

WeightN/A
Bag Size

6lb Bag, 12lb Bag, 25lb Bag, 50lb Bag

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Frequently Asked Questions About Our Products

What is the recommended seeding rate and planting depth?
  • Planting Depth: Plant seeds 1/4 to 1/2 inch deep into a finely prepared, firm seedbed to ensure proper soil-to-seed contact.

  • Seeding Rate: Broadcast or drill at 10–12 lbs per acre for pure stands, or 4–6 lbs per acre when incorporating into forage or pasture mixes

  • Ideal pH: Thrives best in soils with a pH ranging from 6.0 to 7.0.

  • Soil & Fertility: Prefers well-drained to moderately drained soils rich in phosphorus and potassium. Limit heavy nitrogen applications to prevent weed competition.

  • Nitrogen Fixation: Pre-inoculation with host-specific Rhizobium bacteria promotes natural nitrogen fixation, cutting down on synthetic fertilizer costs.

  • Protection & Stand Establishment: The protective coating guards young seedlings against early moisture stress and soil-borne diseases for more uniform germination.

  • Spring Window: Plant from late March through May once soil temperatures reach 50°F.

  • Late Summer / Frost Seeding: A secondary window opens from August through early September. You can also frost-seed by broadcasting onto frozen ground in late winter (February–March).

  • Harvest Timing: Cut for hay or graze at 10–12% bloom to maximize digestibility and crude protein levels.

  • Overwintering: Allow a 4-to-6-week recovery period prior to the first hard autumn frost so plants can store root reserves for winter survival.