Black Beauty® Heat and Drought Resistant Grass Seed

Jonathan Green Black Beauty® Heat and Drought Resistant Grass Seed Mixture is our most heat and drought-tolerant grass seed mixture yet! It contains Texas Bluegrass and Black Beauty® turf-type tall fescues which makes it perfect for lawns located in the Transition Zone. Black Beauty® Heat and Drought Grass Seed can withstand very hot temperatures, up to 100°F, and requires less maintenance than other grass types.

This mixture will produce a dark-green, heat-resistant, highly durable lawn making it ideal for lawns located in southern California, northern Texas, Tennessee, and North Carolina or anywhere along the transition zone. It grows in both sunny and/or shady areas. Like our other Black Beauty varieties, Black Beauty Heat and Drought Premium 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:  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