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Turf Builder 16 lbs. Grass Seed Tall Fescue Mix with Fertilizer and Soil Improver, Durable to Resist Harsh Conditions

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  • Grass seed blend is durable to resist harsh conditions
  • Use to seed a new lawn or overseed an existing lawn
  • One 16 lb. bag covers up to 4,000 sq. ft.
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Scotts Turf Builder Grass Seed Tall Fescue Mix is durable to resist harsh conditions with root-building nutrition for a stronger lawn. The combination seed, fertilizer, and soil improver can be used for growing a new lawn or overseeding an existing lawn in 3 steps: 1) prep the area 2) apply the seed, and 3) rake the seed into the soil. For best results, plant seed in the spring or fall when daily average soil temperatures are consistently between 60°F and 75°F, or air temperatures between 65°F and 85°F. Water daily or as needed to keep the soil moist for at least 3 weeks or until seedlings reach 2 inches in height. Scotts goes to great lengths to bring you the freshest seed available, incorporating everything from the packaging design to the product formula and the seed itself, so you can grow your own thick, beautiful lawn. For best results, always use fresh product. After opening, plant within the season.

Highlights

  • Scotts Turf Builder Grass Seed Tall Fescue Mix is durable to resist harsh conditions with root-building nutrition for a stronger lawn
  • This grass seed blend is designed for full sun and partial shade, and has medium to high drought resistance with high durability
  • Use this lawn care product in the spring or fall to seed a new lawn or overseed an existing lawn
  • Our Root-Building Nutrition formula combines seed, fertilizer, and soil improver to help establish deep roots, allowing you to build a strong, green lawn
  • Scotts Turf Builder Grass Seed Tall Fescue Mix 16 lb. bag will cover 1,330 sq. ft. when seeding a new lawn or 4,000 sq. ft. when overseeding an existing lawn
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Model # 18049

Store SKU # 1008497183

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Specifications

Dimensions

Coverage Area (sq. ft.)

4000 sq ft

Product Size

16 LB-Pound

Product Width (in.)

13.75 in

Details

Drought Tolerance

Medium Drought Tolerance

Foot Traffic Tolerance

Medium Traffic Tolerance

Grass Climate

Transition Zone

Grass Seed Use

New Lawn, Overseeding

Grass Type

Fescue

Landscape Supply Type

Seeds

Max Overseeding Coverage Area (sq. ft.)

4000

Organic

No

Pack Size

1

Region

Appalachians, California Coast, Mideast Central, Midwest, Northeast Central, Northwest Coast, Northwest Mountain, Southeast, Southwest Mountain

Returnable

90-Day

Seed Type

Grass

Questions & Answers

Is this Scott's Turf Builder 5.6 lbs. Grass Seed Tall Fescue Mix classified as a "perennial" or "annual" mix?
ByJun 29, 2026
1 Answer | 
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Thanks for reaching out, Scotts Turf Builder Tall Fescue Mix is classified as a perennial. For any further questions, please reach us at 877-220-3089.

By|Jun 30, 2026


    Is Scott’s Tall Fescue appropriate for use in upstate NY?
    ByApr 27, 2026
    1 Answer | 
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    Hi Mike, Thanks for reaching out! Scotts Turf Builder Grass Seed Tall Fescue is a popular grass seed in Northern States. While many Northern lawns have a blend of Bluegrass, Ryegrass, and Fescue, there are plenty of homeowners who prefer a lawn full of Tall Fescue. For best results when seeding, ensure that soil temperatures are consistently above 55°F.

    By|May 1, 2026


      Will this lawn stay green in the winter?
      ByMar 5, 2026
      1 Answer | 
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      Scotts Turf Builder Grass Seed Tall Fescue Physical Blend will go dormant when the temperature is below 40 to 50 degrees or over 90 degrees.

      By|Mar 5, 2026


        What’s the weed and crop percentage rate?
        ByOct 4, 2025
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        Hello Gabriel. Thank you for your question regarding the Scotts Turf Builder Tall Fescue PhysBlend Mix. The exact percentages are printed on the seed label, which is on the bag when it's packaged. Since we don't have access to that specific label, we can give you a general idea. Because the seed mix you're using is one of our premium mixes, you can expect the weed seed percentage to be around 0.01%, and the "other crop" percentage will typically be no more than 0.25%. For the most accurate numbers, just take a peek at the back of the bag. That's where you'll find the specifics for that particular batch.

        By|Oct 7, 2025


          What is the seed content vs. coating content by weight?
          BySep 3, 2025
          1 Answer | 
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          Scotts Turf Builder Tall Fescue PhysBlend Mix has the following breakdown by weight: 48% Grass Seed by weight: 30% Kizzle Tall Fescue 35% Duration Tall Fescue 35% Tough Tall Fescue 51.75% Inert Matter 37.5% Clay 12.5% Fertilizer 1.75% Inert Matter

          By|Mar 22, 2026

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            Is this all tall fescue or different added seed
            ByAug 31, 2025
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            Scotts Turf Builder Tall Fescue Mix with Root-Building Nutrition includes the following seed mix: 30% Kizzle Tall Fescue 35% Duration Tall Fescue 35% Tough Tall Fescue

            By|Sep 2, 2025


              What's the texture type?
              ByAug 14, 2025
              1 Answer | 
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              Scotts Turf Builder Tall Fescue Mix with Root-Building Nutrition is a course grass but very durable to heat and drought. The blade with is typically around 3/16-inch.

              By|Aug 15, 2025


                How well does this grass do in shade? Can you use slit seeder and if so what is the recommended depth to set the slit seeder?
                ByMay 5, 2025
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                Hey Andy, Thanks for reaching out about using a slit seeder with our Scotts Turf Builder Tall Fescue PhysBlend Mix. We recommend using a Scotts hand-held, drop or broadcast spreader for best results. You'll want to apply the seed in an area that gets full sun to medium shade. That means at least 4 hours of direct or filtered sunlight per day.

                By|May 6, 2025


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                  Customer Reviews

                  4.1 out of 5

                  • 4.1 out of 739 reviews
                  • 85% recommend this product
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                  Scott's seeds not growing, I spreader as it say and follow instructions. Seed patches only. Shamefully products. I won't recommend this to anyone.
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                  Response from Scotts Consumer ServicesJun 29, 2026
                  We're sorry to hear about your disappointment with Scotts Turf Builder 2.4 lbs. Grass Seed Tall Fescue Mix , and we appreciate you taking the time to share your feedback with us.

                  Tip: The seed germinates best when temperatures are consistently in the 65-80 degree F range.

                  We're here to help you achieve your lawn goals, and we want you to be completely satisfied with the results. That's why we offer a product guarantee. If, for any reason, you're not happy with the outcome after using this product, you're entitled to get your money back. Just keep in mind that some limitations may apply.

                  If you have any questions or if there's anything else we can do to assist you, please don't hesitate to reach out to us at 877-220-3089. We're here to help! Scotts
                  • Verified Purchase
                  No longer coated seed
                  I've always used this seed with great results. However recent bags no longer have coated seed; the Watersorb is just a few particles in each handful of mix. Despite regular watering, the seed just doesn't grow very well. Plan to return what i haven't used and try Vigoro, which still appears to be coated.
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                  Response from Scotts Consumer ServicesJul 28, 2025
                  Hello Belle. We're sorry to read about your disappointment with Scotts Turf Builder Grass Seed Tall Fescue Mix and appreciate your feedback.

                  Water is an important factor in successful seeding. The newly seeded areas must be kept constantly moist for weeks on end. Allowing the soil to dry out even for an hour during the critical germination phase can result in seedling death. This may require that you give the seeded areas a light watering two to three times a day for the first few weeks. After that, you will still need to keep the seedlings watered on a regular basis.

                  Two "enemies" of newly seeded lawns are herbicides and lawn diseases. While you have very little control over the outbreak of a lawn disease, do make sure that no weed control or weed prevention chemical has been used in the area, as those products will also prevent or inhibit germination. When used on newly germinated lawns, herbicides will kill off the new grass.

                  Finally, temperature plays a critical role in seed germination. Soil temperatures must be at least 55°F (13°C) for northern type turf grass seed to germinate (Bluegrass, ryegrass, fescue). Air temperature must typically be between 60 and 80°F (15-26°C)

                  We want you to be confident in our products. For this reason, we offer a product guarantee. If for any reason you, the consumer, are not satisfied with the results after using this product, you are entitled to get your money back. Limitations apply. At your earliest convenience, please reach out to us at 877-220-3089 if we can further assist. Scotts
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                    Bad grass seeds
                    “YOU’RE KILLING ME SCOTT’S!” Another season, another bag of Scott’s grass seed and another year of weird grass growing. I’ve tilled, re-tilled, seeded and re seeded but this weird grass still grows. I’m leaning on switching to Pennington. The cost and labor is exhaustive. Doesn’t help my lawn business.
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                    Response from Scotts Consumer ServicesApr 2, 2025
                    Hi, we would like the opportunity to gather some additional information and offer assistance. Please reach out to our Consumer Services Team at 877-220-3089 for assistance. Scotts
                      1 found this review helpful
                      Refer to photo of growth after 2 weeks
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                      Response from Scotts Consumer ServicesJan 6, 2025
                      We're sorry to read about your disappointment with Scotts Turf Builder Tall Fescue PhysBlend Mix and appreciate your feedback.

                      We want you to be confident in our products. For this reason, we offer a product guarantee. If for any reason you, the consumer, are not satisfied with the results after using this product, you are entitled to get your money back. Limitations apply. At your earliest convenience, please reach out to us at 877-220-3089 if we can further assist. Scotts
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                      1 found this review helpful
                      We took out 5 old wooden raised bed planters and replaced them with just 2 metal ones from HD. This left an L shaped area that needed to be seeded. Prepped the area as Scott's recommended and spread the seed with a handheld spreader. Watered daily for 2 weeks, than every other day for another week. Very happy with the results.
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                      Absolutely Phenomenal!
                      Not disappointed at all!!! Highly recommended! Will buy again when needed.
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                        2 found this review helpful
                        So good
                        I had bare ga clay. I seeded and covered with hay. I watered every day and it looks amazing. If you use and water as needed then this is guaranteed to work. You have to put in the time and effort. I will be buying this to over-seed every year.
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                          Not Grass, Lol. My Lawn is Ruined.
                          I bought bags of this seed with the goal of overseeding our front and backyard lawn, and filling in some dog and gopher-related gaps. Prior to using this, we had fairly decent grass. The kind you could walk barefoot in. After using this, we have all kinds of clovers and weeds shooting up everywhere we threw seed down. I do recognize some of the “stalky” looking grass as seeding so that’s fine, but the clovers are EVERYWHERE. Disappointing.
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                          Response from Scotts Consumer ServicesFeb 29, 2024
                          We are concerned to hear this. We would like the opportunity to gather some additional information and offer assistance. Please reach out to our Consumer Services team at 877-220-3089 for assistance. Scotts
                            2 found this review helpful
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                            Product Snapshot

                            Ideal for homeowners looking for durable tall fescue mix, making lawn care easier and more efficient.
                            Ideal for sun and shade lawns, this mix builds strong roots and thick turf, ensuring a lush, green lawn.
                            Ideal for homeowners looking for heat-tolerant grass seed, making lawn care easier.
                            Great for new lawns or overseeding, growing grass 2X faster with included fertilizer for a lush, green lawn.

                            Seed Blend

                            Tall Fescue Mix
                            Tall Fescue blend
                            Tall Fescue Mix

                            Coverage Area

                            4000 sq ft (overseeding), 1330 sq ft (new lawn)
                            6400 sq ft
                            1330 sq ft (new lawn) / 4000 sq ft (overseeding)
                            5280 sq ft

                            Sun and Shade Compatibility

                            Drought Tolerance

                            High Traffic Tolerance