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Scotts Turf Builder Starter Fertilizer for New Grass + Weed Preventer for Freshly Seeded Lawns, 5,000 sq. ft., 21.52 lbs.

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Starter Food + Weed Preventer
5,000 sq. ft
Brand Scotts
Item Weight 16.6 Pounds
Item Form Liquid
Coverage 5000 square feet
Specific Uses For Product Starting

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  • 2-in-1 formula feeds new grass and prevents weeds for up to 6 weeks
  • Prevents crabgrass, dandelions, and other weeds from invading your new grass
  • Improves seeding results--also great for sod and grass plugs
  • Use on any grass type, whether you're planting new grass, starting a new lawn, or reseeding an existing one
  • Covers 5,000 sq. ft.
  • Not sold in FL

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Easy to spread
5.0 5.0
Easy to use
4.2 4.2
Value for money
3.6 3.6

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Easy to spread
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Scotts Turf Builder Starter Food for New Grass and Weed Preventer

Features & Benefits

Scotts Turf Builder Starter Food for New Grass and Weed Preventer

Scotts Turf Builder Starter Food for New Grass and Weed Preventer

Scotts Turf Builder Starter Food for New Grass and Weed Preventer

2-in-1 Formula

Scotts Turf Builder Starter Food for New Grass + Weed Preventer is specially designed to be used when planting new grass. The 2-in-1 formula feeds grass and prevents weeds.

Prevent Crabgrass & Dandelions

Prevent crabgrass and dandelions for up to 6 weeks. New weeds will sprout white or turn white and die quickly.

When & Where to Apply

Be sure to apply this product before watering newly planted grass for the first time. Apply to newly seeded, overseeded or newly planted Kentucky bluegrass, tall fescue, perennial ryegrass, centipedegrass, as well as fine fescues (creeping red, chewings and hard).

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Sometimes it takes time to get your lawn moving in the direction you want. But with Scotts® Turf Builder® Starter® Food for New Grass Plus Weed Preventer, you don't have to wait. Starter® Food for New Grass Plus Weed Preventer has a 2-in-1 formula that feeds new grass and gives it a quick start, while preventing crabgrass and dandelions for up to 6 weeks. Weeds will sprout white and die quickly. New grass grows thicker AND quicker versus unfed grass, which will have you on your way to the lawn you've always wanted. Faster. Improves seeding results. Also great for sod and grass plugs. Use on any grass type, whether you're planting new grass, starting a new lawn, or reseeding an existing one. *Not available in FL.

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4.5 out of 5 stars
4.5 out of 5
1,448 global ratings

Customers say

Customers like the performance, effect on fertilizer and wrinkles of the fertilizer. They mention that it works well for new grass, existing grass got much greener and that the weed preventer component is highly effective. They also like the coverage. That said, some complain that it stains sections of their lawn for weeks.

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47 customers mention43 positive4 negative

Customers are satisfied with the performance of the fertilizer. They mention that it works well for new grass, and is effective in helping the new growth along while also controlling weeds. They also mention that the product is excellent and makes their grass grow quicker and thicker.

"...Grass + Weed Preventer for Freshly Seeded Lawns, and the results have been impressive...." Read more

"...: I must say, the fertilizer works great. My lawn is noticeably a lot greener especially compered to my neighbors yard...." Read more

"...This works very well, but you need to manage your expectations. Here is how I used it..." Read more

"...I was very pleased with the results and how easy it was to achieve." Read more

29 customers mention25 positive4 negative

Customers like the effect of the fertilizer. They mention it's a great fertilizer for their newly planted lawn, and existing grass got much greener. The fall overseeding had great germination and establishment, and there were very few weeds germinate. It's essential for seeding new lawns, and it brings their lawn back to life.

"...The starter fertilizer is also exceptional. It provides essential nutrients for new grass, promoting healthy growth and root development...." Read more

"...No weed germination so far and grass seed is definitely germinating at better rates than before.My take away:..." Read more

"...I had very few weeds germinate. I'm not sure how much was this product vs. the cooler soil temperature...." Read more

"This product, in addition to being a great fertilizer for my newly planted lawn, has the great herbicide Tenacity...." Read more

16 customers mention12 positive4 negative

Customers like the wrinkles. They mention that it helps the new sod root and keeps weeds at bay. The weed preventer component is highly effective, and it worked on their new lawn and killed certain weed. The product is great as a weed barrier and helps to achieve a healthy, weed-free lawn.

"...This product has helped me kickstart a lush and weed-free lawn, and I couldn't be happier...." Read more

"...the seeding of Fescue seeds simultaneously while providing the protection of a herbicide; this herbicide keeps the weeds and most of the undesirable..." Read more

"Greens the grass and decent growth but not the greatest with the weeds." Read more

"...However, this CAN be used when seeding and has been one of the best weed preventers/killers I've found on any grass, not just young grass and..." Read more

12 customers mention12 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the color of the fertilizer. They mention that it's a beautiful green color and the crab grass was white. The product does the job and their grass looks much better after one treatment. They also appreciate the fact that it turns the weeds white and dies off.

"Very impressed with this product as the weed preventer turns the weeds white and kills them off...." Read more

"...The grass gets thicker each week, it's a beautiful green color and the crab grass was white, but has died...." Read more

"...We think it made a big difference in the lawns appearance." Read more

"...I applied this bag on my 10k sq ft of grass and it all look amazing." Read more

3 customers mention3 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the coverage of the fertilizer. They mention that the bag provides ample coverage for their lawn, which is around 5,000 square feet.

"...The 21.52 lbs. bag provides ample coverage for my lawn, which is around 5,000 sq. ft.The weed preventer component is highly effective...." Read more

"...It has been four weeks now, and the yard is well covered. We mowed the lawn yesterday for the first time...." Read more

"...It is pricey but covers a lot of ground and to not have to pay shipping for a bag of this weight is impressive." Read more

3 customers mention3 positive0 negative

Customers find the fertilizer easy to use. They mention it's a user-friendly product that doesn't require any special equipment or instructions. The instructions are clear and easy to follow, making it easy to spread and saves time and effort. Customers say the product is effective and convenient, and has helped them achieve a healthy, weed-free lawn.

"...It simplifies the lawn care process, saving time and effort. The 21.52 lbs. bag provides ample coverage for my lawn, which is around 5,000 sq...." Read more

"...I was very pleased with the results and how easy it was to achieve." Read more

"Great product, easy to use. Active ingredient is Mesotrione which will stop weeds and is safe to use when seeding cool-season grasses...." Read more

3 customers mention0 positive3 negative

Customers are not happy with the bleached grass. They say that it stains sections of their lawn for weeks and that it's not a good product for their lawn.

"...Saw some bleaching of existing broadleafs, did not notice much of an effect for a pre-emergent...." Read more

"...This is a product that when used as directed stains sections of your lawn for weeks. I only used this as I over seeded my lawn...." Read more

"Bleached grass..." Read more

3 customers mention0 positive3 negative

Customers are dissatisfied with the quality of the fertilizer. They mention that it's a big waste of time and money.

"...Big waste of rime. I will stop using scotts producrs" Read more

"...Terrible product." Read more

"...I only applied at half rate, this stuff is garbage" Read more

Very few weeds sprouted.  My grass did!
5 Stars
Very few weeds sprouted. My grass did!
I used a Scott's drop spreader. I'm not sure if the settings listed on the package are incorrect or if my spreader isn't calibrated properly but it went down pretty heavy. This appears to be a common complaint. I had some white/pink grass in a couple of spots. These spots were where the driveway met the lawn and there was a little bump or where it was difficult to maneuver the spreader. Even at the heavy rate the vast majority of the grass came in normal The grass that was affected greened up after a week or two and was not an issue. I used with a 100% turf type tall fescue seed. I'm in Michigan and I planted in mid September. We did get 1 very warm week but most of the time it was in the 50s or 60s. I had very few weeds germinate. I'm not sure how much was this product vs. the cooler soil temperature. I would 100% recommend for use with fescue but I can't speak for other varieties.The spot in my photo near my driveway without grass is from a repair I made after someone recklessly pulled into my driveway and left a big rut.
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Reviewed in the United States on September 8, 2023
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Reviewed in the United States on November 13, 2019
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5.0 out of 5 stars Very few weeds sprouted. My grass did!
Reviewed in the United States on November 13, 2019
I used a Scott's drop spreader. I'm not sure if the settings listed on the package are incorrect or if my spreader isn't calibrated properly but it went down pretty heavy. This appears to be a common complaint. I had some white/pink grass in a couple of spots. These spots were where the driveway met the lawn and there was a little bump or where it was difficult to maneuver the spreader. Even at the heavy rate the vast majority of the grass came in normal The grass that was affected greened up after a week or two and was not an issue. I used with a 100% turf type tall fescue seed. I'm in Michigan and I planted in mid September. We did get 1 very warm week but most of the time it was in the 50s or 60s. I had very few weeds germinate. I'm not sure how much was this product vs. the cooler soil temperature. I would 100% recommend for use with fescue but I can't speak for other varieties.

The spot in my photo near my driveway without grass is from a repair I made after someone recklessly pulled into my driveway and left a big rut.
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Reviewed in the United States on August 25, 2017
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