Scotts Professional Turfgrass Seed Tall Fescue Mix, 50 lbs. | Uncoated, 99.9% Weed Free, Bulk Grass Seed

There are a lot of hates against Scotts seeds on lawncare forums. Admittedly, these are coated seeds, so be aware that only ~50% seeds. So for a 20lbs bag you only got 10lbs seeds (so keep this in mind when comparing with other seeds and in your seeding rates). I got this with a good deal so my price for *actual* seeds is still pretty good, and got the coating for free (i'd like to think they help). I even study the cultivars of these seeds and I think they are pretty good. For mine, it got about 50% in Duration and Nano (which Scotts uses a lot but I cannot find any ratings), and about 50% in Diablos, Thor, and Temple, which are all excellent cultivars in NETP. The grass texture and color are very nice. In my overseeding, I go with a higher seeding rate than the label suggests (which is only 2lbs actual seeds per 1000 sqft, and sounds a bit low unless you lawn is already dense). I cover with compost topdress, light water 2-3 times a day, and the germination rate is very good. The germination is slow though, I don't see anything until near 14 days. I also test without cover and the germination is even slower. So keep this in mind and be patient. I don't have a weed issue (another critism this often gets) as I used with Scotts Triple Action *for seeding* with mesotrine. Overall, I think this is very good seeds. Just be aware that you pay 50% for coatings, and the seeding rate may need to go a bit higher. I would happily buy again if this is on sale.

I’ve brought two bags of the grass seeds and generation was horrible. I returned both bags the bags January cost $175 not worth it would not buy again. I do not recommend that you buy it. It finally did take affect on one property I do landscaping it took two months to generate.l

I'm mixed on the opinion. I leveled a 240 square ft area with Scotts Top Soil. Watered it down for a good week to force it to settle so I'm not dealing with having to level again. Then I lightly raked, spread a good layer of seed, rake lightly again to cover. Watered twice a day without fail. Didn't see much going on after a week. Raked lightly again, spread a heavier layer of seed, raked in, watered....yada..yada. In some spots I see heavy growth, but too many bare spots to be really happy. Everything was done consistently across the whole area. I have my other tall fescue that I'll use for fill in this fall.

Aug 2026 Had 2 trees and stumps removed last summer which left big circles of dirt. Bought this grass seed May 2025. Seeded the areas liberally and watered every morning, sometimes in the afternoon too if they looked dry. Had germination in a few days. Just let it grow until it was extra long and lush and finally mowed it. And no weeds! Lawn looked fabulous and it’s stayed that way. Had seed left over and that got stored in a metal garbage can in my unheated garage during a Midwest winter. Fast forward to now, August 2026, and had the same scenario in my front yard with multiple trees removed. Found this bag of leftover seed and thought I’d give it a shot to see if it would still grow. I prepped the area and watered again and was so happy to see great germination in about 4 days. (Pics). Two of the other areas were actually seeded by my town and that grass was skimpy and I can see little weeds throughout. So I actually used up the rest of my seed to fill in the crappy seed the town used. I actually just ordered another bag just to keep on hand cause there’s always spots to fill in from rabbits and other beasties.

Durable, and attractive lawn. The tall fescue mix is great for producing thick grass with good resilience, and it’s especially useful for homeowners who want a lawn that can handle everyday wear while still looking lush and healthy. The Turf Builder blend also makes it feel like a dependable option for filling in bare spots or starting fresh with good coverage. Overall, it’s a reliable, high-quality grass seed that offers excellent performance and value.

Think this stuff is DOA. I have only used about 25% of the bag so far. I have been watering it every day for the past 30 days except for days when it's raining. I have not seen a single sprout in any of it. I am going to take what's left, drop it in the trash and move onto something else... People warned me I would be setting my money on fire if I bought Scott's products. I guess I should have listened. Don't waste your money. (UPDATE) All of the clover that was mixed in with this seed is now growing but still no grass. I am going to have to till up the entire area again and resift all of the dirt and start over... I did try contacting Scott's customer support directly using the contact information on their home page but the email address they have listed is no good.

I followed the directions carefully and tried using this seed multiple times to fill in patchy areas, but the results were pretty underwhelming. A few small spots did grow in, which was nice to see, but most of the bare patches never fully filled the way I expected. In some areas, other grass and weeds seemed to grow in faster than the seed itself, which was frustrating after putting in the effort to prep and water consistently. It’s not a total loss, but it didn’t deliver the full, even coverage I was hoping for, so for me it was just okay.

It is me again. Dad left his phone on the charger this time but the charger is on the low table so. Something happened to the yard. I want to be precise: the yard was fine. The yard was perfect. I had it exactly where I wanted it. There were three specific patches near the fence where the dirt was exposed and soft and smelled like everything that has ever happened, and I had a system, and the system was working, and I was happy. Dad walked around out there one Saturday with a bag and a thing that rolls and he put stuff on the ground everywhere, including on my patches, and he seemed very pleased with himself in the way he seems pleased with himself when he does things I do not understand and did not ask for, like the ear drops, and the nail situation, and the time he rearranged the living room furniture and I ran into the ottoman for six days. The patches are gone now. There is grass where the patches were. New grass. Soft, frankly. I will not tell him I have noticed this. Here is my problem: the yard smells different now. It smells like product. It smells like a decision was made without consulting me, which is a pattern in this household that I have documented extensively and will continue to document. I walked on the new grass anyway. It felt good on my paws. I immediately rolled on it. I then brought a significant quantity of it inside on my back, which I consider a fair trade for the ear drops. Dad looked at the yard afterward and said "it's really coming in nicely" to no one. He says things to no one sometimes. I do not understand him but I have chosen to stay. He gave me a treat unprompted later that afternoon. I have decided the grass is fine. Five stars. The dirt patches are gone and I am in the process of making new ones. — Toby, Who Runs This Yard Whether The Grass Agrees Or Not