Jonathan Green Contractors Ryegrass Sun/Partial Shade Grass Seed 25 lb

Jonathan Green’s Contractor’s Grass Seed is the ideal grass seed mixture for soil stabilization or temporary lawn seeding. Contractor’s mix contains annual ryegrass so it germinates quickly and provides a fast grass cover. It is most often used by new home builders to establish a lawn quickly because it provides an excellent value for the price. Contractor’s Mix can be overseeded with any Black Beauty® Grass Seed Mixture to grow a lawn that will persist for years to come. The best time to apply seed is mid-August to mid-October while the ground is still warm and the nights are cooler. Mid-March through mid-May is the next best time to plant, when the soil temperature reaches 55º+ Fahrenheit and the temperature of the air stays consistently warm. Apply half of the seed with a rotary spreader in one direction (north to south) and the remainder in the opposite direction (east to west). It is beneficial to spread a new seeding fertilizer that is high in phosphorus at this time as well. Rake lightly into the ground with a metal rake. Walk with light, even footsteps on the seedbed to firm the soil around the seed. Do not bury the seed more than 1/4 of an inch deep.