Product Seeding Rates and Instructions
On this page you will find seeding rates for all of our products as well as seeding instructions for successfully planting your grass seed to maximize germination.
Seeding Rates & Spreader Settings
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Elite Perennial Ryegrass Blend
2kg (4.4lbs) Covers 500 sqft
5kg (11lbs) Covers 1,250 sqft
Seeding rates:- Seeding rate per 1,000 sqft: 3.5kg-4.5kg
- New lawns: 3.5kg-4.5kg per 1,000 sqft
- Overseeding existing lawns: 2kg-3.5kg per 1,000 sqft
Approximate Spreader Settings:- Scott's Hand-held: 2 out of 10
- Scotts Edgeguard Broadcast: 8 out of 15
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Elite Kentucky Bluegrass Blend
2kg (4.4lbs) Covers 1,000 sqft
5kg (11lbs) Covers 2,500 sqft
Seeding rates:- Seeding rate per 1,000 sqft: 1kg-2kg
- New lawns: 1kg-2kg per 1,000 sqft
- Overseeding existing lawns: 0.5kg-1kg per 1,000 sqft
Approximate Spreader Settings:- Scott's Hand-held: 1-2 out of 10
- Scotts Edgeguard Broadcast: 4 out of 15
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Elite Bluegrass / Ryegrass Blend
2kg (4.4lbs) Covers 1,000 sqft
5kg (11lbs) Covers 2,500 sqft
Seeding rates:- Seeding rate per 1,000 sqft: 2kg-2.5kg
- New lawns: 2kg-2.5kg per 1,000 sqft
- Overseeding existing lawns: 1kg-2kg per 1,000 sqft
Approximate Spreader Settings:- Scott's Hand-held: 2 out of 10
- Scotts Edgeguard Broadcast: 4-5 out of 15
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Elite Shade Blend
2kg (4.4lbs) Covers 750 sqft
5kg (11lbs) Covers 2,000 sqft
Seeding rates:- Seeding rate per 1,000 sqft: 2.5kg-3.5kg
- New lawns: 2.5kg-3.5kg per 1,000 sqft
- Overseeding existing lawns: 2kg-3kg per 1,000 sqft
Approximate Spreader Settings:- Scott's Hand-held: 2 out of 10
- Scotts Edgeguard Broadcast: 5-6 out of 15
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Canadian Elite Green Total Lawn Blend
2kg (4.4lbs) Covers 800 sqft
5kg (11lbs) Covers 2,000 sqft
Seeding rates:- Seeding rate per 1,000 sqft: 1kg-2kg
- New lawns: 1kg-2kg per 1,000 sqft
- Overseeding existing lawns: 0.5kg-1kg per 1,000 sqft
Approximate Spreader Settings:- Scott's Hand-held: 2 out of 10
- Scotts Edgeguard Broadcast: 5-6 out of 15
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Alpha Centauri Elite Perennial Ryegrass
2kg (4.4lbs) Covers 500 sqft
5kg (11lbs) Covers 1,250 sqft
Seeding rates:- Seeding rate per 1,000 sqft: 3.5kg-4.5kg
- New lawns: 3.5kg-4.5kg per 1,000 sqft
- Overseeding existing lawns: 2kg-3.5kg per 1,000 sqft
Approximate Spreader Settings:- Scott's Hand-held: 2 out of 10
- Scotts Edgeguard Broadcast: 8 out of 15
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.
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.
📗 Updated for 2025
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