Now is the time to apply the 9-13-7 Ferti-Lome Starter Fertilizer. This will help promote both root and plant growth, this ideal for seed and sod establishment.
Ferti-Lome New Lawn Starter Fertilizer 9-13-7 should be applied with grass seed or immediately afterwards.
You should wait and let the roots establish before putting anything on your new sod or apply the Ferti-Lome New Lawn Starter Fertilizer 9-13-7 to the dirt prior to putting down the sod. Time will tell if you have harmed the new sod or not.
You will want to use a starter formulation when putting down new seed to help the new roots establish such as Fertilome New Lawn Starter Fertilizer 9-13-7. After about 4-8 weeks you could then use an organic fertilizer like Espoma Organic All Season Lawn Food. This video in our Do My Own Lawn Care series addresses fertilizing new fescue seed. You can view all the great videos in this series here.
Yes, you can apply Ferti-Lome New Lawn Starter Fertilizer 9-13-7 with your grass seed as you seed your lawn or immediately afterwards. What fertilizer you would need is going to vary depending on what nutrients are needed. We actually have a great guide that can explain how to select the best fertilizer for your lawn.
Ferti-Lome New Lawn Starter Fertilizer 9-13-7 should be applied first before seeding and worked into the top 2-3 inches of the soil. Your next step is seeding/sodding or sprigging the new seed. After the seed application, immediately water the areas thoroughly and keep soil constantly moist for several weeks after application or until new grass is securely rooted. Do not keep soil saturated with water.
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