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Associated SKUs AAS1DXX |
AAS1D05 (5 Pounds) AAS1D25 (25 Pounds) AAS1D50 (50 Pounds) |
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Common Name | Chewings Fescue Grass Seeds |
Botanical Name | Festuca rubra var. commutata |
Seed Life Cycle | Perennials |
Light Requirements | Half Sun / Half Shade, Full Shade |
Mature Height | 12-24" tall |
Grass Type | Cool Season |
Ships As | Seed |
Coverage | 5 lbs covers 1,000 sq ft. 25 lbs covers 5,000 sq ft. 50 lbs covers 10,000 sq ft. |
Seeds Per Pound | 615,000 |
Soil Moisture | Average |
Soil Type | Clay Soil, Sandy Soil, Average Soil |
Ideal Region | Northeast, Midwest, West, Pacific Northwest |
Zones | 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 |
Advantages | Groundcover, Erosion Control |
Is It Storable? | Yes - You can store your seed in any cool (not freezing) dry place that is not subject to extreme temperature variations. |
Non-GMO | Yes |
Neonicotinoid-Free | Yes - Learn More |
Ships to Hawaii, Alaska & Canada | No |
Download our printable Grass Planting Guide, with Seeding Rates.
Planting Grass Seed in Fall or Spring: The ideal time to plant grass seed varies by hardiness zone, but is usually in the spring, once temperatures have reached a consistent 60 F and there is no more danger of frost. Grass can be planted through the end of July but no later. If you’re planting in the fall, wait until after there have been a few killing frosts so the seeds you plant will lie dormant until the spring.
If you're planting grasses, legumes or clover to replenish nutrients, suppress weeds or more, we recommend planting in early to mid fall. Let the grass grow until frost. Come spring, mow before it goes to seed and then till the soil. Wait 3-6 weeks before planting new crops.
Clover, Peas, Vetch and Rye Grass.
Planting rates vary depending on the size of the seed. A larger seed (such as a Fescue) can be seeded at 10lbs/1,000 square feet. A smaller seed (such as a Bluegrass) can be seeded as low as 2lbs/1,000 square feet. To see planting rates for each individual variety, please view the chart on the back page of this guide.
If you’re still unsure of how much seed to use in your area, please give us a call at (877) 309-7333.
We recommend leveling the planting area as much as possible to eliminate high or low spots. Till the soil if possible about 4-6 inches deep, as the soil should be loose and clump free before planting. If your area is already somewhat bare and even, we recommend skipping the tilling process as it can promote new weed growth or unwanted grass growth. You can then add a product to help aerate your soil (such as LazyMan Liquid Gold™) to improve seed germination, but this is not necessary.
It may take weeks or even a month for the seeds to grow. Be patient. If you have any questions about germination time or planting, please don’t hesitate to call us at (877) 309-7333.
Most orders ship within 48 hours or less.
As soon as your order is placed you will receive a confirmation email. You will receive a second email the day your order ships telling you how it has been sent. Orders for in-season products ship within 48 hours or less. Depending upon your order date, we may hold your shipment to combine it with other products on your order, if applicable. See our shipping information page for approximate ship dates and more detailed information. If you need express shipping or have any questions, please call Customer Service toll-free at (877) 309-7333 or contact us by email.
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Comments about American Meadows Chewings Fescue Grass Seeds:
Planted in the fall. Came up nicely to form a lush lawn. We are in the middle of a really harsh winter, for zone 7, and it still looks good. Can't wait to see how it looks in the spring. It definately preferred some shade as it was germinating.
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Comments about American Meadows Chewings Fescue Grass Seeds:
After a month long project by our pool, the shady hillside next to it was nothing but clay and shale. Rain started making ruts in the wasteland, and we were at a loss about what to do. We decided to buy a few pounds of fescue and broad-casted it over the entire area. Then we spread straw to keep everything stable. We had grass growing in a little over a week. Once this frigid weather leaves and spring arrives, we can't wait to see how well it survived.
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To determine if a plant is sufficiently cold hardy, the USDA created numbered zones indicating winter low temperatures; the lower the zone number the colder the winter.
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