{"product_id":"jonathan-green-contractors-mix","title":"Jonathan Green Contractor's Mix","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal for soil stabilization \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse for temporary lawn seeding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContains annual ryegrass which germinates in 7 - 10 days \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrows in full sun to medium-shaded lawn areas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJonathan Green Contractor’s Grass Seed Mixture is the ideal grass seed for soil stabilization or temporary lawn seeding. Contractor’s Mix contains annual ryegrass so it germinates quickly and provides a fast grass cover. It is most often used by new home builders to establish a lawn quickly because it provides an excellent value for the price. Contractor’s Grass Seed Mixture can be overseeded with any Black Beauty\u003c\/span\u003e\u003csup\u003e®\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Grass Seed Mixture to grow a lawn that will persist for years to come. This seed germinates in 7 – 10 days.\u003c\/span\u003e\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\u003cb\u003ePrepare:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMow –\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMow the lawn at the lowest mower setting before seeding to allow the seed to reach the soil.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eRake\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e–\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e R\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eake over the existing grass with a metal rake to remove the thatch layer and any debris\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eto loosen the soil\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e  Add additional topsoil to fill in holes and level the ground.  \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCheck soil pH level –\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHave a soil test taken to check your soil’s pH level. The optimum soil pH\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eshould be \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ebetween 6.2 to 7.0.  For a pH below 6.2 use Jonathan Green \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eMAG-I-CAL® Plus for Acidic \u0026amp; Hard Soil\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003eto rapidly increase pH. If the pH is above 7.0 use \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eMAG-I-CAL® Plus for Alkaline \u0026amp; Hard Soil\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003eto rapidly decrease the soil pH.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSeed:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWhen to apply –\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ebest time \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eto apply seed is\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003emid-August to mid-October while the ground is still warm and the nights are cooler. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Mid-March through mid-May is the next \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ebest time\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e to plant \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewhen the soil temperature reaches 55\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eº\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e+ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFahrenheit \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eand the temperature of the air stays consistently warm.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSpread seed –\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\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 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ea new seeding fertilizer that is high in phosphorus at this time as well.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eRake seed –\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\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 one-fourth of an inch deep. \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaintain:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWater\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\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\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMow –\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\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\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCoverage:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e25 lb Bag\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOverseeding – Seeds up to 6,500 sq. ft.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNew Lawns – Seeds up to 3,250 sq. ft.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e50 lb Bag\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOverseeding – Seeds up to 13,000 sq. ft.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNew Lawns – Seeds up to 6,500 sq. ft.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGrass Type:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Annual Ryegrasses\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGrass Color:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e  Green\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRecommended Planting Months: \u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor cool-season grasses\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMid-August through mid-October\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eMid-March through mid-May\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSun Tolerance:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e  Good\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eShade Tolerance: \u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFair\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLight Requirements:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Full sun to partial shade (4 – 8 hours of sun)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDrought Tolerance:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e  Fair\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eInsect \u0026amp; Disease Resistance:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e  Fair\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHigh Traffic Tolerance:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e  Fair\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePlanting Depth:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e  ¼ inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGermination Time:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 7 – 10 days\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 aria-controls=\"tab_item-3\" role=\"tab\" class=\"resp-accordion resp-tab-active\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"wootitle\"\u003eSPREADER SETTINGS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv aria-labelledby=\"tab_item-3\" class=\"resp-tab-content resp-tab-content-active\" id=\"tab-spreader_settings\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product_spreader_settings_selection\" id=\"spreader-settings\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"spreader-settings-info\"\u003eThe spreader settings listed are approximate. Spreader condition, rate of walk, and humidity are just some of the variables that can affect the rate of application. Please refer to the product label link on this page, or the back of the bag, for further details along with application rates and precautionary statements. You may need to adjust settings for proper coverage if circumstances described on the label are applicable. In all cases, the user should read and follow label instructions before applying any product, and assumes all responsibility when using this spreader settings tool.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Mackey's","offers":[{"title":"25 lbs","offer_id":40296712732770,"sku":"3867751","price":64.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"50 lbs","offer_id":40296712765538,"sku":"5453329","price":119.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2264\/5919\/products\/Front_of_Contractors_Mix_Grass_Seed_Bag.webp?v=1680113600","url":"https:\/\/www.mackeysgrows.com\/products\/jonathan-green-contractors-mix","provider":"Mackey's","version":"1.0","type":"link"}