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product_id: 272747851
title: "Pennington Kentucky 31 Fescue 20 lb Tall Fescue Grass Seed, Grass Seeds for Lawn"
brand: "pennington"
price: "$293.78"
currency: USD
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reviews_count: 10
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# Thrives in 4-8 hrs sun Covers up to 4,000 sq. ft. Visible growth in 8-21 days Pennington Kentucky 31 Fescue 20 lb Tall Fescue Grass Seed, Grass Seeds for Lawn

**Brand:** pennington
**Price:** $293.78
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🌿 Grow Bold, Grow Fast — Your Lawn’s New Power Move

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Pennington Kentucky 31 Fescue 20 lb Tall Fescue Grass Seed, Grass Seeds for Lawn by pennington
- **How much does it cost?** $293.78 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Best For

- pennington enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted pennington brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Sun-Savvy Grass Seed:** Optimized for full sun to medium shade, this seed adapts perfectly to your yard’s unique light conditions.
- • **Fast-Growing Lawn Upgrade:** See noticeable green growth in just 8 to 21 days—because your time is valuable and your lawn should keep up.
- • **Resilient Turf for Every Season:** Kentucky 31 stands strong through hot summers and heavy rains, ensuring your lawn stays lush and durable.
- • **Economical Coverage, Maximum Impact:** One 20 lb bag blankets up to 4,000 sq. ft., making it the smart choice for large spaces without breaking the bank.
- • **Trusted Legacy, Farm-to-Lawn Quality:** Directly sourced from multi-generational growers, Pennington guarantees premium seed quality you can trust.

## Overview

Pennington Kentucky 31 Tall Fescue Grass Seed is a proven, durable cool-season turf seed designed for full sun to medium shade areas. It delivers drought resistance, heavy foot traffic tolerance, and rapid germination within 8 to 21 days. Covering up to 4,000 sq. ft. per 20 lb bag, it’s an economical, trusted choice backed by decades of direct grower partnerships.

## Description

Pennington Kentucky 31 Tall Fescue helped revolutionize the grass seed industry. This durable, heat-tolerant variety was an early leader in putting low-maintenance lawns within the average homeowner’s reach. Decades later, this economical, traditional Kentucky 31 grass seed remains an industry standard for cool-season lawn grasses. This tough, drought resistant grass seed thrives in lawns that receive 4 to 8 hours of sun. It can be used for ground cover and patching bare spots for lawn care and yard beautification. Plant this turf type tall fescue grass seed in the early spring or early fall and start to see results within 8 to 21 days. This 20-pound bag covers up to 4,000 square feet for overseeding an existing lawn and 1,660 square feet for starting a new lawn from scratch. While most grass seed companies buy their seed on the open market, we are the only major grass seed company that works directly with a network of dedicated growers. Our legacy of working directly with farmers to bring you the finest grass seed possible helps ensure their success and ours. At Pennington, we know our seed and the farmers who grow it. From field to final product, that's the Pennington way.

Review: I should've bought it much sooner... - Takes a bit to sprout but once it does it grows pretty fast if you keep it watered. Only started a test patch where there hasn't been grass in years (back - Northern - edge of the house, under the shade of a large maple tree). Feel confident enough in it to tune-up the rototiller! Coated so the birds won't bother it.
Review: Hopeful! - My grass is still growing but hey, it grew! With our 'dirt' here, PA, I had to get additional top soil to make sure we would get growth. Our clay soil doesn't hold much moisture and is only ideal for weeds. The crab grass really did a number on our lawn and left 1/3 of our 1/2 acre lot with huge bare spots and I've never really had much luck getting grass to grow. I did this at the wrong time (beginning of summer) because we haven't had much rain since we put the seed and top soil topped with straw down. I water it sometimes 4 times a day to keep it wet and I'm very happy with the growth I see! I'm optimistic this blend of grass seed will last in direct sun and I look forward to seeing a healthy looking lawn!

## Features

- Kentucky 31 Tall Fescue grass seed is the original turf for your home
- Tall fescue seed provides a durable, economical lawn
- A grass seed for lawns that grows thick blades of grass that stand up to hot summers and heavy rains
- Sun and shade grass seed for use in full sun to medium-shaded areas
- Fescue fast growing grass seeds for lawns produce a lighter green, drought-resistant turf
- Lawn seed that holds up well under foot traffic
- See results in 8 to 21 days with Pennington grass seed
- This bag of tall fescue grass seeds for lawns covers up to 4,000 sq. ft.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B08QCTS51X |
| Best Sellers Rank | #696 in Patio, Lawn & Garden ( See Top 100 in Patio, Lawn & Garden ) #3 in Grass Seed |
| Brand | Pennington |
| Brand Name | Pennington |
| Color | Green |
| Container Material | Plastic |
| Customer Reviews | 4.1 out of 5 stars 6,333 Reviews |
| Expected Blooming Period | Fall |
| Expected Plant Height | 3 Inches |
| Expected Planting Period | Spring |
| Included Components | Pennington Kentucky 31 Tall Fescue Grass Seed 20 lb |
| Indoor Outdoor Usage | Outdoor |
| Indoor/Outdoor Usage | Outdoor |
| Item Type Name | Pennington Kentucky 31 Tall Fescue Grass Seed |
| Item Weight | 9.1 Pounds |
| Manufacturer | Central Garden & Pet |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 100543701 |
| Manufacturer Warranty Description | If you are not satisfied, please let us know why and contact us about a refund. Keep your bag and proof of purchase. WE STAND BEHIND OUR PRODUCTS. OR YOUR MONEY BACK MAIL TO: Pennington Seed, Inc. Customer Service Dept. PO Box 290 Madison, GA 30650 CALL US 1.800.285.SEED WEBSITE |
| Material Feature | Grass Seed |
| Material Features | Grass Seed |
| Model Number | 100543701 |
| Moisture Needs | Regular Watering |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Number of Pieces | 1 |
| Other Special Features of the Product | Kentucky 31 Tall Fescue Grass Seed |
| Plant or Animal Product Type | Fescue |
| Product Care Instructions | Keep soil moist by watering daily. |
| Special Feature | Kentucky 31 Tall Fescue Grass Seed |
| Style Name | Grass Seed |
| Sunlight Exposure | Full Sun |
| UPC | 021496022604 |
| Unit Count | 320.0 Ounce |

## Product Details

- **Indoor/Outdoor Usage:** Outdoor
- **Brand:** Pennington
- **Material Feature:** Grass Seed
- **Color:** Green
- **Special Feature:** Kentucky 31 Tall Fescue Grass Seed
- **Expected Blooming Period:** Fall
- **Item Weight:** 9.1 Pounds
- **Sunlight Exposure:** Full Sun
- **Unit Count:** 320.0 Ounce
- **Expected Planting Period:** Spring

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## Available Options

This product comes in different **Size** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Is this seed coated with anything?**
A: These Penkoted grass seeds carry a distinctive green coating created by Pennington Seed. Applied as a quick-drying green liquid, supposedly  Penkote seals grass seeds and protects them against fungal disease that attacks germinating seeds and young seedlings. The coating is about 50% of the weight of the bag.

**Q: What is the expiration date on this bag of seed?**
A: can't tell ya, I just spread it, certainly a couple of seasons....don't get a big bag if ya can't use it

**Q: I have two scotts spreaders, one hand held (unknownnam) and one edge guard dlx.  there is no reference to either of my spreaders for spread rate? why?**
A: don't know..use your hand or start lightest and work the setting up....

**Q: Please answer.  I planted this seed and its growing a bright light green color and my sod fescue is a dark green. Will it darken too?**
A: Yes it will get darker. The light green is the fresh just sprouted grass but after a couple of cut it will be darker green

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I should've bought it much sooner...
*by T***B on June 2, 2026*

Takes a bit to sprout but once it does it grows pretty fast if you keep it watered. Only started a test patch where there hasn't been grass in years (back - Northern - edge of the house, under the shade of a large maple tree). Feel confident enough in it to tune-up the rototiller! Coated so the birds won't bother it.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Hopeful!
*by C***R on June 10, 2026*

My grass is still growing but hey, it grew! With our 'dirt' here, PA, I had to get additional top soil to make sure we would get growth. Our clay soil doesn't hold much moisture and is only ideal for weeds. The crab grass really did a number on our lawn and left 1/3 of our 1/2 acre lot with huge bare spots and I've never really had much luck getting grass to grow. I did this at the wrong time (beginning of summer) because we haven't had much rain since we put the seed and top soil topped with straw down. I water it sometimes 4 times a day to keep it wet and I'm very happy with the growth I see! I'm optimistic this blend of grass seed will last in direct sun and I look forward to seeing a healthy looking lawn!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Questionable certification but clarified as a typo by customer service, it’s growing
*by B***N on August 17, 2025*

UPDATE 9/20: It grows. It’s a bit finicky to conditions but once you figure it out, it does well. All of my experience was out of the same bag so it’s all the same seed. Seed that was worked by hand into the soil layer in very small bare spots of a few inches in diameter that were largely shaded by the surrounding grass were growing in under a week and 4 inches tall in 2 weeks. In contrast, seed that was worked into the soil in larger areas (say 6” diameter) just sat there and did nothing with the same watering schedule. After adding additional top soil to those areas and blending the seeds into it, the seed did start to grow a few weeks later and once it gets going, it grows pretty quickly. If you are having problems getting it going, it does not respond well to just spreading on bare soil or even lightly raking it in. You need a lot of soil contact preferably complete coverage and high level of shade / darkness either with a serious top dressing or straw cover. And yes, you need to keep it moist. When it comes up, it’s very fine bladed so you are not going to want much if any traffic on it in large ares until it stars to mature. In the smaller spots, it was fine mowing over it from day one. In the medium sized areas in the sun, it appears to be more vigorous and less water sensitive than the surrounding grass but until it matures that may not be a fair comparison. The local drought and very abnormal 90 degree temps this time of the year is not making this any easier but with adequate prep and water, it’s germinating as well as any other seed I have used. UPDATE 8/19: Customer service was fast to respond ! They confirmed the test date was a typo. Based on the lot number, the test date should have been April-2025 not 2026. So, I have started using the seed. Will check back in a month or so about how well it’s going. Moving from the initial 2 stars to 4 stars for now. Original Review: Just got this to start some patch work now then a complete over-seeding in a few weeks. The test date shows April 2026. Yes, that’s 8 month in the future. The expiration date is Jan 2026, 3 months BEFORE the test date. The germination test rate shows only 80%, that’s not very good. Has someone just taken old stock and dummied up a new label ? Maybe just a simple mistake … maybe a bag of junk. This wasn’t cheap. Be careful on this stuff.

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*Last updated: 2026-07-04*