Seeding Rates

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The following table relates the seeding rates in per pounds for seeding a 1000 square foot area.

GRASS TYPE(S) LOCATION RATE (POUNDS) Kentucky Bluegrass Sun 1 - 3 rough Bluegrass Sun 1 - 3 Buffalograss Sun 1 - 2 Tall Fescue Sun 6 - 9 Fine-leaf Fescue Shade 3 - 5 Perennial Ryegrass Sun 7 - 9 80% Bluegrass/20% Pere. Ryegrass Sun 3 - 4 40% Bluegrass/60% Fine Fescue Shade 3 - 5 Tall Fescue Blends Shade, Dry 6 - 9 Bentgrass (greens) Sun 1/2 - 1 Bentgrass (fairways) Sun 1/2 - 1

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