{"product_id":"jonathan-green-black-beauty-ultra-grass-seed","title":"Jonathan Green Black Beauty Ultra Grass Seed","description":"\u003cp\u003eJonathan Green Black Beauty\u003csup\u003e®\u003c\/sup\u003e Ultra Grass Seed mixture combines our most elite Black Beauty® tall fescue seed varieties with our best Kentucky bluegrass to fill in bare spots quickly and invigorate worn-out lawns. Black Beauty® Ultra also contains premium perennial ryegrass for fast germination and wear tolerance in lawns that experience heavy traffic. The Black Beauty® Ultra seed grows naturally dark-green turf and is similar to the Black Beauty® seed mixtures that sod growers purchase from us to produce high-quality sod within one year. This seed germinates in 7 – 14 days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor the best results, follow the directions below for establishing a new lawn or overseeding an existing one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrepare:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMow – \u003c\/strong\u003eMow the lawn at the lowest mower setting before seeding to allow the seed to reach the soil.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRake \u003c\/strong\u003e- Rake over the existing grass with a metal rake to remove the thatch layer and any debris to loosen the soil\u003cstrong\u003e.\u003c\/strong\u003e Add additional topsoil to fill in holes and level the ground.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCheck soil pH level – \u003c\/strong\u003eHave a soil test taken to check your soil’s pH level. The optimum soil pH should be between 6.2 to 7.0.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhen to apply – \u003c\/strong\u003eThe 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 55º+ Fahrenheit and the air temperature stays consistently warm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpread seed –\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRake seed –\u003c\/strong\u003e 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 ¼ of an inch deep.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaintain:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater\u003c\/strong\u003e – For best germination, water daily to keep the seedbed moist. Continue watering regularly for a few weeks until the grass plants reach a height of 2 – 2.5 inches.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMow –\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Jonathan Green","offers":[{"title":"1 LB Bag","offer_id":49514172186862,"sku":"xvz1788063713804","price":11.7,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3 LB BAG","offer_id":49514172219630,"sku":"uwg1788063713805","price":21.56,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"7 LB Bag","offer_id":49514172252398,"sku":"dhe1788063713806","price":53.78,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"25 LB BAG","offer_id":49514172285166,"sku":"rty1788063713807","price":129.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/4347\/1598\/files\/jonathan-green-black-beauty-ultra-grass-seed_1.jpg?v=1788063718","url":"https:\/\/www.riverbirchhouse.shop\/products\/jonathan-green-black-beauty-ultra-grass-seed","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}