Lawn Seed Calculator
Pounds of grass seed for new lawn or overseeding.
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12.0
pounds for 1,500 sq ft
Application rate: 8 lb per 1000 sq ft
Starter fertilizer (1 lb N / 1000 sq ft): 1.5 lb of nitrogen
Cool-season grasses (KBG, fescue, rye) seed best in early fall. Warm-season grasses (Bermuda, Zoysia, Centipede) seed in late spring. Water lightly twice a day for the first 2 weeks while germinating.
About
Pick your grass type and job (new lawn vs overseeding). The tool returns the pounds of seed to buy and a starter fertilizer estimate based on standard rates per 1000 sq ft.
How to use
- Enter the lawn dimensions.
- Pick the grass type.
- Pick new or overseeding.
FAQ
When do I seed?+
Cool-season grasses (KBG, fescue, ryegrass) seed best in early fall when soil is still warm but air is cooler. Warm-season grasses (Bermuda, Zoysia) seed in late spring once soil is consistently above 70°F.