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Smart Seed® Dense Shade Grass Seed, 3-Pound
- Mfg.#
- 100543702
- Sku#
- 1816503
- Produces a fine bladed, lower maintenance lawn
- Specially formulated to outperform other shade mixes
- Improved disease resistance
- Contains improved seed varieties that thrive in the shade
- Seed mixes are customized for different regions of the country, providing a grass seed specifically formulated for the different climatic zones
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Description
If areas of your lawn don't see much sunlight, you may have had some difficulty growing thick, green grass. Requiring only 2-6 hours of sunlight, Pennington Smart Seed Dense Shade offers the perfect mix of Tall Fescue and Fine Fescue to thrive in shady conditions.This grass seed is disease and traffic-resistant, resulting in a strong and durable lawn. Plant it in early spring or early fall and see results in 8 to 16 days. A 3-pound bag covers up to 750 square feet for overseeding an existing lawn and 250 square feet for starting a new lawn from scratch.What makes Smart Seed smart? It's our industry-leading innovation. Pennington's NexGen Turf Research is the largest private grass seed research facility in the United States. We lead the industry in developing top-performing, water-conserving, sustainable seed. Once established, our purebred, drought-tolerant Smart Seed grass requires up to 30 percent less water than ordinary grass seed. That's year after year, for the life of your lawn. Plus, our advanced, fertilizer-enhanced seed coat technology speeds establishment and promotes greener grass. Born from Pennington innovation and NexGen breeding and research, Smart Seed brings you better seed, better sustainability and better results.
Application Rates & Planting Information
- Recommended Planting Dates: Early Spring or Early Fall
- Planting Rates
- New Lawns: 8 lbs/1,000 sq. ft.
- Overseeding: 4 lbs/1,000 sq. ft.
- Planting Depth: 1/4"
- Germination: 8-16 days
- Mowing Height: 3"
See package for extended warnings, directions, environmental impact, first aid, and/or storage & disposal information prior use.
Specifications
General
| Coverage | 750 sq. ft. |
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| Daily Light Requirements | 2-6 hr |
| Disease Resistance | Very Good |
| Drought Tolerance | Good |
| Germination | 7-10 days |
| Grass Seed Use | New Lawn / Overseeding |
| Grass Texture | Fine |
| Grass Variety | Fescue |
| Grass Variety Family | Fescue |
| Mowing Height | 3 in |
| Package weight (pounds) | 3 |
| Planting Depth | 1/4 in |
| Planting Rates - New Lawns | 8 lbs /1,000 sq. ft. |
| Planting Rates - Overseeding | 4 lbs /1,000 sq. ft. |
| Recommended Planting Dates | Early Spring or Early Fall |
| Region | Northern, Transitional, Deep South |
| Shade Tolerance | Excellent |
| Sun Exposure | Part Shade to Part Sun, 4-6 hours of direct sun |
| Sun Tolerance | Inadequate |
| Traffic Tolerance | Good |
| Type | Grass Seed |
Manufacturing Details
The following information is subject to change without notice
| Country of Origin | USA |
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| Prop 65 Warning |
WARNING: Cancer and Reproductive Harm - www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
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| Shop USA | Yes |
Label Information
| Precautionary Statement | WARNING: Treated Seed. Do not use for food, feed, or oil purposes. Store away from Feeds and foodstuffs. KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN. If swallowed, call poison control. This coating protects with a fungicide to help keep seeds safe from diseases that harm them. Do not apply near water, storm drains, or drainage ditches. Do not apply if heavy rain is expected. Apply this product only to your lawn/garden, and sweep only product that lands on hard surfaces back into the lawn. Check with your local cooperative extension agency for management practices or city government to understand fertilizer regulations. See product label for extended warnings, directions, and storage & disposal information prior to use. |
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