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Merit Select Lawn Seed Mix

Merit Select premium grass seed mix for yards

SKU: MERIT-SELECT

Merit Select Lawn Seed Mix

Price range: $17.72 through $131.00

Description

Merit Select Turf Lawn Seed Mix is a blend of Tall Fescue and premium Bluegrass making it a fine stemmed and dark green in appearance. Tall Fescue lawns are slower going into dormancy and stay green longer into the summer. Merit Select Turf Lawn Seed Mix is an excellent blend that will ensure a great drought tolerance and a strong disease resistance.

FORMULATION: 30% Lafayette Tall Fescue, 30% Providence Tall Fescue, 30% Wichita Tall Fescue, 10% Kentucky Bluegrass

CHARACTERISTICS: Very adaptable to variety of climates, Medium dark green blends well, Great heat and drought tolerance, Fast spring green up, Good resistance to stem and leaf rust.

New Seedling Rate: 8-10 lb. per 1000 sq. ft. 350-450 lbs. per acre
Over Seedling Rate: 4-5 lb. per 1000 sq. ft. 175-225 lbs. per acre
Establish Rate Days: 7-10 days
Mowing Frequency: 2 x week
Traffic Tolerance: very good
Thatch Production: low-med
Nitrogen Required: low-med
Shade Tolerance: good
Cold Tolerance: very good
Drought Tolerance: very good

Additional information

Weight	N/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

What soil pH and nutrient conditions are required for best results?

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.

Why are the seeds pre-inoculated and coated?

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.

When is the best time of year to plant?

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).

How should this crop be managed for grazing and harvest?

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.