Product Seeding Rates and Instructions

This page includes seeding rates and instructions for all our products. Rates are shown as ranges so you can adjust based on your goals. Use the lighter end if you’re just thickening up a decent lawn, or the heavier end if you’re trying to repair thin, patchy areas and want faster results. If you’re starting a new lawn from bare soil, going heavier will help it establish faster and more evenly, while lighter applications can still succeed if you’re willing to be patient.

⚠️ Spreader Setting Cheat Code

Spreader settings aren’t universal — they vary by brand, model, and even the individual spreader. Instead of chasing a perfect number, use this approach:

  • Start low: Set the dial to the lowest setting where seed flows evenly.
  • Make multiple passes: Go in 2–4 directions (north–south, then east–west) until the hopper empties.
  • Bump up only if needed: If coverage looks too light, or it will take far too many passes, raise the setting one notch.

This way you avoid running out too soon and get even, uniform results.

Seeding Rates & Spreader Settings

  • Canadian Elite Green Total Lawn Blend

    2 kg bag (4.4 lbs)
    New Lawn: ~625–1,000 sq. ft.
    Overseeding: ~800–1,330 sq. ft.

    5 kg bag (11 lbs)
    New Lawn: ~1,560–2,500 sq. ft.
    Overseeding: ~2,000–3,330 sq. ft.

    Seeding Rates (per 1,000 sq. ft.)
    New Lawn Renovation: 2.0–3.2 kg
    Overseeding: 1.5–2.5 kg

    Estimated Spreader Settings
    Hand-held: 1–2 out of 10
    Broadcast: 5–8 (new lawn), 3–6 (overseeding)
    Note: Always start at the lower end of the range. Make multiple passes and only increase if coverage looks too light.

  • Elite Perennial Ryegrass Blend

    2kg bag (4.4lbs)
    New Lawn: ~500–625 sq. ft.
    Overseeding: ~625–1,000 sq. ft.

    5kg bag (11lbs)
    New Lawn: ~1,250–1,560 sq. ft.
    Overseeding: ~1,560–2,500 sq. ft.


    Seeding Rates (per 1,000 sq. ft.)

    New Lawn Renovation: 3.2–4.0 kg
    Overseeding: 2.0–3.2 kg

    Estimated Spreader Settings

    • Hand-held spreader: 2-3 out of 10
    • Broadcast spreader: 8-11 (new lawn), 7-8 (overseeding)

    Note: Always start at the lower end of the range. Make multiple passes and only increase if coverage looks too light.

  • Elite Kentucky Bluegrass Blend

    2 kg bag (4.4 lbs)
    New Lawn: ~1,100–2,200 sq. ft.
    Overseeding: ~1,500–2,200 sq. ft.

    5 kg bag (11 lbs)
    New Lawn: ~2,750–5,500 sq. ft.
    Overseeding: ~3,700–5,500 sq. ft.

    Seeding Rates (per 1,000 sq. ft.)
    New Lawn Renovation: 1.0–1.8 kg
    Overseeding: 0.9–1.4 kg


    Estimated Spreader Settings:

    • Hand-held: 1-2 out of 10
    • Broadcast: 4-5 (new lawn), 2-4 (overseeding)

    Note: Always start at the lower end of the range. Make multiple passes and only increase if coverage looks too light.

  • Elite Bluegrass / Ryegrass Blend

    2 kg bag (4.4 lbs)
    New Lawn: ~900–1,430 sq. ft.
    Overseeding: ~1,110–1,820 sq. ft.

    5 kg bag (11 lbs)
    New Lawn: ~2,270–3,570 sq. ft.
    Overseeding: ~2,780–4,550 sq. ft.

    Seeding Rates (per 1,000 sq. ft.)
    New Lawn Renovation: 1.4–2.2 kg
    Overseeding: 1.1–1.8 kg

    Estimated Spreader Settings
    Hand-held: 1–2 out of 10
    Broadcast: 5–7 (new lawn), 3–5 (overseeding)
    Note: Always start at the lower end of the range. Make multiple passes and only increase if coverage looks too light.

  • Elite Shade Blend

    2 kg bag (4.4 lbs)
    New Lawn: ~570–800 sq. ft.
    Overseeding: ~670–1,000 sq. ft.

    5 kg bag (11 lbs)
    New Lawn: ~1,430–2,000 sq. ft.
    Overseeding: ~1,670–2,500 sq. ft.

    Seeding Rates (per 1,000 sq. ft.)
    New Lawn Renovation: 2.5–3.5 kg
    Overseeding: 2.0–3.0 kg

    Estimated Spreader Settings
    Hand-held: 1–2 out of 10
    Broadcast: 5–7 (new lawn), 3–5 (overseeding)
    Note: Always start at the lower end of the range. Make multiple passes and only increase if coverage looks too light.

  • Alpha Centauri Elite Perennial Ryegrass

    2kg bag (4.4lbs)
    New Lawn: ~500–625 sq. ft.
    Overseeding: ~625–1,000 sq. ft.

    5kg bag (11lbs)
    New Lawn: ~1,250–1,560 sq. ft.
    Overseeding: ~1,560–2,500 sq. ft.


    Seeding Rates (per 1,000 sq. ft.)

    New Lawn Renovation: 3.2–4.0 kg
    Overseeding: 2.0–3.2 kg

    Estimated Spreader Settings

    • Hand-held spreader: 2-3 out of 10
    • Broadcast spreader: 8-11 (new lawn), 7-8 (overseeding)

    Note: Always start at the lower end of the range. Make multiple passes and only increase if coverage looks too light.

  • SeedLaunch Pro™ Starter Fertilizer + Germination Maximizer 8-15-10

    4 kg bag (8.8 lbs)
    Covers ~2,000 sq. ft.

    Application Rate (per 1,000 sq. ft.)
    2 kg (half bag)

    Application Instructions & Spreader Settings
    Use half a bag (2 kg) per 1,000 sq. ft. Set your spreader to the lowest opening where granules begin to flow evenly. Walk the area in overlapping directions (north–south, then east–west) until the hopper is empty and coverage looks even.

    Note: SeedLaunch Pro™ is a concentrated, germination-focused formula, so it doesn’t map neatly onto the one-size-fits-all spreader settings used for typical maintenance fertilizers. And because every spreader model — and even individual units — can throw product differently, we recommend using the low-flow method above instead of relying on a single dial number. This ensures consistent coverage and the right amount no matter which spreader you own.

Quick Guide

Seeding Intructions

Mow Short & Prep Soil

Mow existing lawn short, ~1.5", (if overseeding), remove clippings, and prepare soil by loosening the top layer with a rake (regular, landscape, or dethatching rake). Add 1/4" topdressing (optional but recommended).

Spread Grass Seed

Spread grass seed at recommend rate. See seeding rates above.

Rake-In Seed

Incorporate seed into existing soil (or topdressing) by very lightly dragging a rake over entire area.

Apply Starter Fertilizer

If you're using Seedlaunch Pro™, apply it after you've raked in your grass seed. If you're applying big-box store starter fertilizer (with all fast-release nitrogen), we recommend applying it after your new grass has germinated so you don't create a surge of top-growth in your existing lawn while you wait for germination.

Roll / Compress Seed Project Area

If you've added new topdressing material like topsoil or compost, we recommend compressing topsoil and seed down flat and firm with a lawn roller (or some other object), or just tamp area down with your feet. This ensures seed-to-soil contact and makes the area more resilient to damage. You want to avoid the seed sitting in fluffy lumps of soil. Don't skip this! 

‼️ COVER SEED

To get great germination you need to cover the seed to protect the area from the hot sun and help it retain moisture and stay damp. Peat moss works really well but top soil (or similar) can also be used. 

💦 Water

Water and KEEP AREA DAMP AT ALL TIMES. If you let things dry out EVEN ONCE, you run the risk of  sabotaging all your hard work. If you can't be home to water, get a cheap hose timer and leave your sprinkler set up in the lawn. If you can't actively monitor your watering, a general guideline is to water 3-4 times daily for 4-7 minutes per session—usually starting around 10a.m. 

Check out our list of recommended products for seeding projects and regular lawn care.

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Rates and Settings Comparison Chart

Seeding rates are shown as ranges—choose lighter for thickening, heavier for repair or new lawns.

Product Composition New Rate (kg) Overseed Rate (kg) 2kg Coverage New 2kg Coverage Over 5kg Coverage New 5kg Coverage Over Spreader (Hand) Spreader (Broadcast)
Canadian Elite Green 40% PRG / 30% KBG / 30% CRF 2.0–3.2 1.5–2.5 ~625–1,000 ~800–1,330 ~1,560–2,500 ~2,000–3,330 1–2 /10 5–8 (new), 3–6 (over)
Perennial Ryegrass Blend (PRG) 100% PRG 3.2–4.0 2.0–3.2 ~500–625 ~625–1,000 ~1,250–1,560 ~1,560–2,500 2–3 /10 8–11 (new), 7–8 (over)
100% Alpha Centauri (PRG) 100% PRG (Alpha Centauri) 3.2–4.0 2.0–3.2 ~500–625 ~625–1,000 ~1,250–1,560 ~1,560–2,500 2–3 /10 8–11 (new), 7–8 (over)
Kentucky Bluegrass Blend (KBG) 100% KBG 1.0–1.8 0.9–1.4 ~1,100–2,200 ~1,500–2,200 ~2,750–5,500 ~3,700–5,500 1–2 /10 4–5 (new), 2–4 (over)
Bluegrass / Ryegrass Blend 80% KBG / 20% PRG 1.4–2.2 1.1–1.8 ~900–1,430 ~1,110–1,820 ~2,270–3,570 ~2,780–4,550 1–2 /10 5–7 (new), 3–5 (over)
Elite Shade Blend 30% CRF / 30% Chewings / 35% PRG / 5% KBG 2.5–3.5 2.0–3.0 ~570–800 ~670–1,000 ~1,430–2,000 ~1,670–2,500 1–2 /10 5–7 (new), 3–5 (over)