Product Overview
- Durable, economical grass seed
- Easy to establish
- Produces a lighter green, drought-resistant turf
- Holds up well under foot traffic
- Drought resistant and disease tolerant
- Proprietary seed treatment promotes growth
- Penkoted technology protects the seed from deadly fungus during the early growth period when grass is most susceptible to disease
Why choose penkoted grass seed?
Easy to establish and wear and drought tolerant. Penkoted technology protects the seed from deadly fungus during the early growth period when grass is most susceptible to disease You will need Adobe® Acrobat® Reader to view PDF documents.
Is penkoted grass seed poisonous to mice?
Penkoted grass seed does contain low levels of a chemical that can be toxic to mice when ingested. Using Penkoted seed properly and storing it responsibly keeps the risk of injury to your neighborhood mice very low. Penkoted grass seeds carry a distinctive green coating created by Pennington Seed.
What is the difference between Pennington and Scotts penkoted?
Other companies use the fungicide mefenoxam in their coated seeds, including Pennington, which makes a product it calls Penkoted. This product has basically the same goal and effect as Scotts' products: faster germination, protection from disease and growth stimulation.
How much Mefenoxam is in penkote seed?
At Penkote rates, this translates to 1 part Mefenoxam per 9,072 parts of seed, or 1/2 ounce per 100 pounds of seed -- a lot for a mouse to eat. Under normal use, Penkote can cause skin irritation in humans. As with all chemicals, exercise care while working with Penkote seed.
Is coated grass seed safe?
Pesticide-coated seeds – such as neonicotinoids, many of which are highly toxic to both pest and beneficial insects – are increasingly used in the major field crops, but are under-reported, in part, because farmers often do not know what pesticides are on their seeds, according to an international team of researchers.
What is the purpose of coated grass seed?
Simply put, the reason to plant coated seed is to improve the establishment process. Most seed coating is done to improve the number of seeds that germinate, produce healthy roots and young shoots, and then go on to produce established plants.
What's the difference between coated and non coated grass seed?
Coated seed offers a small benefit of keeping the seed moist, but ultimately has little quality assurance and provides nearly half the amount of coverage as uncoated seed. Uncoated grass seed gives you 100% of the desired quantity and allows for quality control.
Does coated grass seed work better?
Coated seed offers better moisture absorption and transfer to the seed for germination. Coated seed is less likely to be eaten by birds and rodents because of its larger size and coating. Coated seed offers better seed-to-soil contact.
Do birds eat coated grass seed?
Will birds eat coated grass seed? Coated grass seeds have an unpleasant taste but they are not harmful to birds. However, they do germinate slower than regular seeds.
How long does coated grass seed last?
two to three yearsAccording to the lawn-leader Scotts, grass seed can be stored for two to three years, that is if stored properly. However, even in ideal environments, the germination rate tends to decrease after storage. You should expect the initial germination rate to decrease by 10 to 20 percent for each subsequent year of storage.
Which grass seed is best?
Perennial ryegrass thrives all over California and is also widely used all over the U.S. It germinates and establishes quickly with lush, long-lasting color, even in full or partial sun. It does excellent as a high-traffic lawn or for sports fields and turfs but requires plenty of water.
Does coated grass seed need to be covered?
Very little soil is actually needed to cover the seeds, typically about ¼- inch, so simple raking will do the trick. If the seeds are not properly protected by existing grass or a thin layer of topsoil, they may dry before germination or be washed away by rain.
Do coated seeds take longer to germinate?
Some plants produce a hard seed coat that prevents the seed from germinating readily. The coat protects the seed from early sprouting in the wild, when unseasonable winter warmth could cause a tender seedling to die. You can speed up nature and break the seed coating down quickly so that your seeds sprout more readily.
What grass seed do professionals use?
We strongly believe that Lesco is the best brand of seed. Professionals use this grass because of its high quality, weed-free results, and because Lesco has the the highest germination percentage rates in the industry. The best type of grass for you will depend on your climate.
What is the fastest growing grass seed?
Bermuda grass is the fastest-growing warm season grass, germinating in as little as 10 days. Ryegrass, which grows in cool climates, also germinates that quickly.
How do I make my lawn thicker?
Improve Your Soil. To get the most out of every step to a thicker lawn, take a tip from lawn pros and test your soil. ... Overseed. Overseeding is simply sowing grass seed into existing grass to make thin lawns thick—or keep them from getting thin. ... Fertilize. ... Boost Your Lawn. ... Irrigate. ... Mow Properly. ... Control Weeds.
Product Overview
Pennington Sun & Shade Penkoted Grass Seed Mixture works well in areas that are sunny to moderately shady. It produces a dark blue-green, thick, fine bladed, It has great tolerance to drought, and is disease and insect resistant. It contains a unique blend of seed varieties that grow well in both sun and the shade.
Questions & Answers
purchased this seed and didn't realize the extra chemicals were added. the warning label says do not use as food or feed. if my dog picks up sticks and ingests a little will it make her sick.
What is Pennington Kwik grass?
Pennington Kwik Grass Mixture 1 Provides a thick, green, temporary lawn cover 2 Excellent for seasonal overseeding 3 For use in full sun to partly shaded areas 4 Penkoted for seedling protection
How to grow grass from seedlings?
Lay down a starter fertilizer to help the seedlings grow healthy and strong. Rake gently to work your seed & fertilizer into the soil. Water. The most important step! Keep the soil moist! Water daily (twice a day if you have to) until grass sprouts and reaches about 3" tall. Additional Care Tips.
How to keep grass thick and healthy?
Avoid removing more than 1/3 of the total grass blade length at any single mowing to keep your grass thick and healthy. Increase your mowing height in the summer months to reduce grass stress. Planting Zones: A - M. Sun Tolerance: High in fall, winter & spring. Low in summer.
How to keep birds away from seed?
Other non-chemical interventions can help to keep birds away from your prized seed. Although scarecrows are the quintessential bird repellent, they are largely ineffective. Birds get used to static objects and will eventually venture closer. Once one bird flies in and realizes there is no danger, the entire flock gets the message it can descend safely. Objects that create the illusion of movement are much more effective. Hang strips of reflective tape or old CDs from trees or plant hangers near your seeded area. These shiny object blow in the wind and give birds the impression that there is strange movement in the area, especially when viewed from above.
Do birds clean out seeded areas?
Added Protection. Chances are that a flock of birds will not clean out an entire seeded area. With thousands of seeds distributed during seeding, the odds for survival are in the lawn's favor. Even knowing this, it can't hurt to add a little extra protection.
Do seed coatings repel birds?
Other Coatings. There are chemical treatments designed to repel birds. Seeds come pre-treated and have a formula on them that makes the seeds unpleasant to taste without harming the birds. The one flaw with these coatings is that they generally slow germination.
