Questions and Answers for Scotts Turf Builder 15 lbs. 5,000 sq. ft. Starter Dry Lawn Fertilizer for New Grass, Use When Planting Seed

A:  That's gonna depend on a few variables -soil/weather conditions, type of seed/grass, watering amt., etc. Things to remember -seed must have good soil contact but not buried and must never be allowed to dry out but not flooded

A:  We would like the opportunity to gather some additional information and offer assistance. Please reach out to our Consumer Services team at 877-220-3089 for assistance.

A:  We would like the opportunity to gather some additional information and offer assistance. Please reach out to our Consumer Services team at 877-220-3089 for assistance.

A:  This Scotts Turf Builder Starter Food for New Grass contains 24% Nitrogen in the following forms, 5.4% ammoniacal nitrogen, 10.3% urea nitrogen, 7.7% other water soluble nitrogen, and 0.6% water insoluble nitrogen.

A:  Scotts Turf Builder Starter Fertilizer for New Grass be applied at any time during growing season. This product Can be applied as long as lawn is actively growing and ground is not frozen.

A:  The NPK of Scotts Turf Builder Starter Food for New Grass is 24-25-4. Phosphorus is the second number. We have removed phosphorus from all of our lawn fertilizers except our Starter Food products.

A:  Read the bag it will state if it does

A:  Scotts Turf Builder Starter Food For New Grass has an N-P-K of 24-25-4; with the phosphorus being 25 which will help increase phosphorus. However, depending on how low your phosphorus is in your soil report you may need to seek a professional assistance for improvement.

A:  You can, Milorganite is low in nitrogen. It feeds the lawn by creating a nice place for bacteria to live and create nitrogen over time. Products like Scots are chemical products that will quickly be absorbed into the turf or wash away with the rain.

A:  Scotts Turf Builder Starter Food For New Grass should not be used six weeks before or after another fertilizer. Please check the label of your other product for its product restrictions.

A:  Pets, such as cats and dogs, should be removed from the area before applying Scotts Turf Builder Starter Food For New Grass. Both humans and animals may reenter immediately after application. While not necessary, but as an additional precaution, you can water the application area and allow it to dry before reentering.