Scotts® Turf Builder® Grass Seed Centipede Grass Seed & Mulch

Scotts® Turf Builder® Grass Seed Centipede Grass Seed & Mulch combines mulch and seed to grow a thick, low maintenance lawn. Centipede grass establishes well in sandy, acidic soils, and thrives in sunny areas that receive light shade. It has a medium bladed texture and provides medium drought resistance. Apply Scotts® Turf Builder® Grass Seed Centipede Grass Seed & Mulch in the late spring or early summer when air temperatures are between 70°F and 90°F and all danger of frost has passed. For best results, water daily or as often as needed to keep the soil surface moist. We recommend using an automatic timer to ensure no essential waterings are missed. Seedlings will start to germinate in about 2-3 weeks. One 5 lb. bag of Scotts® Turf Builder® Grass Seed Centipede Grass Seed & Mulch covers up to 2,000 sq. ft. for existing lawns, and 665 sq. ft. for new lawns.

How to Use

New Lawn: 1. PREP

• Rake area to loosen the top layer of soil (approximately 2” deep) and remove any dead grass or debris, ensuring seed-to-soil contact.

2. APPLY

• Apply using a Scotts® spreader.

3. RAKE

• Lightly rake the seed into the soil to ensure seed is covered just beneath the soil surface. For best results, apply Scotts® Turf Builder® Starter® Food for New Grass.

4. WATER

• Water daily to keep the soil surface moist until the seedlings reach at least 2 inches tall.

Overseeding: 1. PREP

• Mow lawn at the lowest setting and bag the clippings. Rake to remove debris, dead grass, and loosen the soil, ensuring seed-to-soil contact.

2. APPLY

• Apply using a Scotts® spreader.

3.RAKE

• Lightly rake the seed into the soil to ensure seed is covered just beneath the soil surface. For best results, apply Scotts® Turf Builder® Starter® Food for New Grass.

4. WATER

• Water daily to keep the soil surface moist until the seedlings reach at least 2 inches tall.

Watering Tips

• For best results, water twice daily for at least 3 weeks. Automatic timers can help ensure no essential waterings are missed.

Using with Other Products

• Do not apply weed control products until the grass is well established (mowed at least 4 times). Additionally, if you recently used a weed control product, refer to those product instructions to determine how soon you can plant grass seed.

Average Days to Germinate

• 10-30

When to Apply

Spring and early summer are the best times to plant, because seed germinates best anytime temperatures are between 70°F and 90°F and all danger of frost has passed.