Grass Seed & Fertilizer Bundle for Acidic Soil
$159.99 – $379.99
What’s Included
Nourish your lawn and soil! The Jonathan Green Grass Seed & Fertilizer Bundle for Acidic Soil includes essentials for seeding a new lawn, loosening hard, compacted soils and balancing low soil pH.
Lawns that Used This Bundle
Product Overview
This lawn care bundle includes Mag-I-Cal® Plus for Lawns in Acidic & Hard Soil, which loosens hard & compacted soils and raises low soil pH all in one, convenient product. When soil pH is unbalanced and compacted, air, water, and nutrients cannot travel down to the lawn’s root system. This can prevent new grass seedlings from germinating and growing properly. Mag-I-Cal® Plus breaks up hard soils and releases any essential nutrients that may have been trapped within the soil with all natural ingredients such as gypsum and lime.
The Grass Seed & Fertilizer Bundle for Acidic Soil also includes our most popular grass seed mixture, Black Beauty® Ultra, great for quickly filling bare spots in thinning lawns and fast-establishment for newly seeded lawns. It contains an expert mixture of three turfgrass varieties: tall fescues, Kentucky bluegrass, and perennial ryegrass. Black Beauty® Ultra Grass Seed grows naturally dark green turf with a waxy protective coating on the leaf, similar to the skin of an apple. With quick germination in just 7 - 14 days, you’ll grow grass that boasts a gorgeous green hue, withstands the elements, and lasts for years to come!
In addition to our powerful soil pH adjuster, and quick-germinating grass seed, we include Veri-Green Starter Lawn Fertilizer for Seeding and Sodding to give new grass seedlings a boost of nutrition for successful germination. It contains a phosphorus-rich formula to help new grass seedlings develop deep, dense roots, which helps your lawn endure harsh cold winters and long, hot summers. Use Veri-Green Starter Lawn Fertilizer for Seeding and Sodding the same day you seed to jumpstart grass development.
Coverage Guide
The 5,000 sq. ft. Grass Seed & Fertilizer Bundle comes with two 7 lb bags of grass seed, one 15 lb bag of fertilizer, and one 18 lb bag of Mag-I-Cal Plus. The 15,000 sq. ft. Grass Seed & Fertilizer Bundle comes with one 50 lb bag of grass seed, one 45 lb bag of fertilizer and one 54 lb bag of Mag-I-Cal Plus.
Black Beauty® Ultra Grass Seed Coverage:
Veri-Green Starter Fertilizer for Seeding & Sodding Coverage:
Love Your Soil® Coverage:
Shipping & Returns
Shipping
- Free ground shipping now available on orders of $75 or more! For smaller orders, shipping costs are calculated at checkout.
- We ship orders the same day if placed by 2PM EST (later orders will be shipped the next day).
- Orders are not shipped or delivered on weekends or holidays.
- We offer ground and expedited shipping.
Returns
- We offer 30-day free returns for replacement or full refund for items that are damaged or defective (shipping included). If damaged by the carrier, please file a claim with them.
- If your items have been used or aren’t in the original packaging, we will give you a refund (minus the cost of shipping) based on the condition of the product.
View our complete shipping and return policy. If you have questions about your order, please contact our customer service team at [email protected].
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Grass Type(s)
Black Beauty Ultra contains: tall fescues, Kentucky bluegrass & perennial ryegrass
Fertilizer Analysis
Veri-Green Starter Fertilizer for Seeding & Sodding: 12-18-8
When to Apply
Black Beauty® Ultra Grass Seed:
- For cool-season lawns, the best time to apply grass seed is in fall (between mid-August to mid-October), or in spring (between mid-March to mid-May). For grass seed to germinate, soil temperatures must be at least 55°F. Best root growth occurs between 55° and 70°. If soil temperatures are at or above 75°, seedling root establishment will not occur.
Veri-Green Starter Fertilizer for Seeding & Sodding:
- Apply the same day you seed or lay sod in fall (between mid-August to mid-October), or in spring (between mid-March to mid-May). For grass seed to germinate, soil temperatures must be at least 55°F, and air temperatures should not exceed 85°F.
Mag-I-Cal® Plus for Lawns in Acidic & Hard Soil
- This product can be applied any time in spring, summer or fall, however we recommend applying it at the same time as seeding.
Where to Apply
Black Beauty® Ultra Grass Seed:
- Our grass seed performs best in cool-season lawns, specifically areas in the Northern half of the United States. Refer to the coverage map in the photo gallery above for our recommended application areas.
Veri-Green Starter Fertilizer for Seeding & Sodding:
- This product can be applied throughout the United States and performs well on both cool and warm-season lawns.
Mag-I-Cal® Plus for Lawns in Acidic & Hard Soil
- This product should be applied to lawns or gardens that contain acidic soil. It performs well on both cool and warm-season lawns.
Germination Rate
Black Beauty® Ultra Grass Seed: 7 – 14 days
Sunlight Requirements
Black Beauty® Ultra Grass Seed: 6+ hours of sunlight per day
Safe for Children & Pets
All Jonathan Green grass seed is safe to apply around children and pets.
After applying Veri-Green Starter Lawn Fertilizer for Seeding & Sodding, water your lawn to move the fertilizer to the roots. Once the grass has dried, people and pets are safe to re-enter the lawn.
Mag-I-Cal® Plus for Lawns in Acidic & Hard Soil is a natural product, meaning it is safe for children and pets to re-enter the lawn immediately after application.
Can Be Applied Together
Yes, you can and should apply all of these products on the same day one after the other.
Product Label
Always read and follow the product label before use.
To view and download product labels, please visit the following product pages:
- Black Beauty® Ultra Grass Seed
- Veri-Green Starter Fertilizer for Seeding & Sodding
- Mag-I-Cal® Plus for Lawns in Acidic & Hard Soil
Safety Data Sheets can be found at www.jonathangreen.com/safety-data-sheets-sds. If you have a specific question, do not hesitate to contact us.
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How to Apply
Prepare
Mow
To ensure the seed reaches the soil, mow the lawn on the lowest setting and bag the clippings.
Rake
Use a metal rake to remove debris, rocks, and thatch that has built up. Rake vigorously to create grooves in the top layer of soil. Fill in any holes and level the ground with additional topsoil if necessary.
Apply
Set
To evenly distribute lawn care products, use a spreader suitable for your specific lawn size. Set the spreader according to the recommended setting on the packaging or use our Spreader Settings Tool above. Make sure to update the setting with each product you apply.
Amend
Before seeding, it is best to amend your soil. Optimal soil pH for cool-season lawns is 6.2 to 7.0. Fill your spreader with Mag-I-Cal® Plus. Start by spreading the product around the lawn’s perimeter to establish a turning area. Then, make back-and-forth passes within the outlined area, ensuring overlap for complete coverage. Sweep any excess granules off of hard surfaces and back onto the lawn.
Seed
Carefully read and follow all instructions on the product labels prior to application. Before spreading, calculate the amount of seed needed for the square footage of your lawn.
For new lawns:
Start by filling the spreader with half of the grass seed. Apply the seed around the perimeter of the lawn to establish a turning area. Make straight passes back and forth across the length of the lawn in one direction (north to south) and then the remaining seed in a perpendicular direction (east to west) within the outlined area. Overlap slightly between passes and close the hopper when turning. Walk at a steady pace for even distribution. This crisscross pattern ensures even coverage and helps prevent bare spots in new lawns.
For overseeding:
Begin by spreading the seed along the perimeter of your lawn. Make straight passes back and forth across the length of the lawn in a mowing pattern until the entire area is covered. Overlap slightly between passes and close the hopper when turning. Walk at a steady pace for even distribution.
Rake
After seeding, gently rake the soil with a metal rake to incorporate the grass seed into the top quarter-inch of soil. This will improve seed-to-soil contact and promote germination.
Fertilize
Maximize seedling growth and root development by applying starter fertilizer along with the seed. Fill your spreader on a hard surface to avoid fertilizer burn. Start by applying fertilizer around the lawn’s perimeter to establish a turning area. Then, make back-and-forth passes within the outlined area, ensuring overlap for complete coverage. Sweep any excess granules off of hard surfaces and back onto the lawn.
Water
Immediately after applying, thoroughly water the area but not to the point of run-off or puddles.
Maintain
Water
Keep the soil consistently moist by watering lightly several times a day, or as needed, to prevent drying out. Avoid excessive watering that may cause pooling or runoff. Continue watering daily for a few weeks until the grass plants reach a height of 2 – 2.5 inches. As the grass seed germinates, gradually reduce the frequency of watering while increasing the amount applied to encourage deeper root growth.
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.
