Black Beauty® Golden State California Grass Seed

Jonathan Green Black Beauty® Golden State California Premium Grass Seed Mixture is an extremely drought and heat-tolerant grass seed mixture specially formulated for lawns in California. It contains a Texas Kentucky Bluegrass hybrid and Black Beauty® turf-type tall fescues which makes it perfect for sunny and/or shady areas in California. Black Beauty® Golden State Grass Seed can withstand very hot temperatures, up to 100°F, and produces natural dark-green turf.

This mixture will grow a dark-green, drought-resistant, highly durable lawn making it ideal for lawns located throughout California. Like our other Black Beauty varieties, Golden State Grass Seed Mixture can grow roots up to four feet deep, contains a waxy leaf coating to preserve moisture, displays a uniform (not clumpy) growth habit, and naturally withstands insects and diseases. 

For the best results, follow the directions below for establishing a new lawn or overseeding an existing one.  

Prepare: 

• Mow – Mow the lawn at the lowest mower setting before seeding to allow the seed to reach the soil.
• Rake – Rake over the existing grass with a metal rake to remove the thatch layer and any debris to loosen the soil.  Add additional topsoil to fill in holes and level the ground.  

• Check soil pH level – Test your soil’s pH level. The optimum soil pH should be between 6.2 to 7.0.  For a pH below 6.2 use Jonathan Green MAG-I-CAL® Plus for Acidic & Hard Soil to rapidly increase pH. If the pH is above 7.0 use MAG-I-CAL® Plus for Alkaline & Hard Soil to rapidly decrease the soil pH.

Seed:

• When to apply – The best time to apply seed is mid-August to mid-October while the ground is still warm and the nights are cooler. Mid-March through mid-May is the next best time to plant when the soil temperature reaches 55°+ Fahrenheit and the temperature of the air stays consistently warm.
• Spread seed – Apply half of the seed with a rotary spreader in one direction (north to south) and the remainder in the opposite direction (east to west). It is beneficial to spread a new seeding fertilizer that is high in phosphorus at this time as well.
• Rake seed – Rake lightly into the ground with a metal rake. Walk with light, even footsteps on the seedbed to firm the soil around the seed. Do not bury the seed more than one-fourth of an inch deep. 

Maintain:

• Water – For best germination, water lightly each morning to keep the seedbed moist. In sandier soils that dry out quickly watering more than once a day may be needed. Continue watering regularly for a few weeks until the grass plants reach a height of 2 – 2.5 inches. 
• Mow – Begin mowing when the new grass has reached a height of 3 – 4 inches. Make sure the mower has sharp blades. Be careful not to scalp the lawn, low mowing will stress the root system and encourage the growth of weeds. 

Coverage:

• 3 lb Bag
  • Overseeding – Seeds up to 1,500 sq. ft.
  • New Lawns  – Seeds up to 750 sq. ft.
• 7 lb Bag
  • Overseeding – Seeds up to 3,500 sq. ft.
  • New Lawns  – Seeds up to 1,750 sq. ft.

Grass Type:  Turf-type Tall Fescues and Texas Bluegrass

Grass Color:  Dark green

Recommended Planting Months:  For cool-season grasses

• • Mid-August through mid-October
  • Mid-March through mid-May

Sun Tolerance:  Excellent

Shade Tolerance:  Good

Light Requirements:  Full sun to partial shade

Drought Tolerance:  Excellent

Insect & Disease Resistance:  Excellent

High Traffic Tolerance:  Excellent

Planting Depth:  ¼ inches

Germination Time:  14 – 21 days

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