Scotts® Turf Builder® Grass Seed Centipede Grass Seed & Mulch thrives in sandy, acidic soils, and sunny areas. It combines mulch and seed to grow a thick, low-maintenance lawn. Scotts® Turf Builder® Grass Seed Centipede Grass Seed & Mulch is designed for full sun and light shade, and has a medium bladed texture with medium drought resistance. It can be used to seed a new lawn or overseed an existing lawn. For best results, apply in the late spring or early summer when air temperatures are consistently between 70°F and 90°F and the danger of frost has passed. We recommend using a Scotts® spreader to apply this product (please refer to spreader settings on product label). Water daily or as needed to keep the soil surface moist until the seedlings reach at least 2 inches tall. One 5 lb. bag of Scotts® Turf Builder® Grass Seed Centipede Grass Seed & Mulch has a new lawn coverage of 665 sq. ft. and an overseeding coverage of 2,000 sq. ft.

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.