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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
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4.2 4.2
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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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Product Description

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.

Customer reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars
4.5 out of 5
1,447 global ratings

Customers say

Customers like the performance, weed killing, and color of the fertilizer. For example, they mention it works great for seeding new lawns, and it prevents weeds from growing. That said, some complain about the quality and growth rate.

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44 customers mention41 positive3 negative

Customers are satisfied with the performance of the fertilizer. They mention that it works great for seeding new lawns, and is very pleased with the results. Some say that the product works best for northern grass, and that it helps keep weeds from growing.

"...The starter fertilizer is also exceptional. It provides essential nutrients for new grass, promoting healthy growth and root development...." 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 mention26 positive3 negative

Customers like the weed killing ability of the fertilizer. They say it's great for new lawns, and it prevents weeds from growing. Some say it does a great job of feeding and preventing weed growth. Overall, customers are happy with the product's germination and growth.

"...One aspect that I find valuable is that this fertilizer is safe for newly seeded lawns, so I didn't have to wait long after seeding to apply it...." Read more

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

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

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

9 customers mention9 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the color of the fertilizer. They say that it makes a big difference in the appearance of their lawn, making it super green and beautiful. They also mention that it's awesome to see the weeds turn white during this process and die off.

"...My lawn is super thick and green!" 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 21.52 lbs. bag provides ample coverage for their lawn.

"...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

12 customers mention8 positive4 negative

Customers are mixed about the growth of the fertilizer. Some mention that it works well, making their grass grow quicker and thicker. They say it speeds up the growth start time, and the grass seed is definitely germinating at better rates than before. However, some customers say that it doesn't work, the weed still grows, and that it appears to delay germination of the newly seeded grass.

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

"...It does appear to delay germination of the newly seeded grass but the new grass is finally coming up...." Read more

"...This works absolutely fantastic and speeds up the growth start time a lot!..." Read more

"...this product whenever I plant new grass because it's effective in helping the new growth along while also controlling the inevitable weeds." Read more

16 customers mention3 positive13 negative

Customers are dissatisfied with the quality of the fertilizer. They mention that it damaged a portion of their lawn, totally burnt up the grass, and killed or at least hurt Bermuda grass. Some say that it's fairly effective but not particularly spectacular, and that it bleaches grass.

"...The fertilizer component seems to be fairly effective but not particularly spectacular...." Read more

"...This product will kill or at least hurt Bermuda grass (also Zoysia from what I read)...." Read more

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

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

4 customers mention0 positive4 negative

Customers are dissatisfied with the growth rate of the fertilizer. They mention that their Bermuda grass is turning white and dying.

"...bought this along with Scotts Bermuda grass seed, now my Bermuda is turning white and dying...." Read more

"...When the grass sprouted, they turned white which is dying and will not continue to germinate...." Read more

"...from green to a bleach blonde color and was told today it is simply slowly dying and doesn’t expect it to return. $2500 down the drain!" Read more

"It flushed my lawn bright white and took nearly 5 weeks to recover. 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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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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