Nature's Seed Kentucky Bluegrass and Perennial Ryegrass Mix - 5 Lb

<p>TWCA Water-Wise Blue Ribbon Mix is a premium turfgrass seed blend engineered for water savings and top-tier performance, especially in Northern climates. Made from 80% Kentucky bluegrass and 20% Perennial ryegrass, it’s backed by turf expert Jimmy Lewis and certified by the Turfgrass Water Conservation Alliance (TWCA) for using significantly less water than standard mixes.</p> <p><b>Key Benefits:</b></p> <ul> <li>Quick Start</li> <li>Year Round Dense Green</li> <li>Moderate Maintenance</li> <li>Full Sun</li> <li>3a-8a</li> </ul> <p><b>Growing Information:</b></p> <ul> <li>Sun: Full Sun to Partial Shade</li> <li>Soil: Prefers well-drained soils; adaptable from sandy loam to clay loam</li> <li>Seeding Rate: 5 lbs/1,000 sq ft</li> <li>Planting Depth: 1/8 to 1/4 inch</li> </ul> <p><b>Uses:</b> Home Lawns; Sports Turf; Parks &amp; Public Spaces; Golf (Fairways &amp; Roughs); Water-Conscious / Drought-Tolerant</p> <p><b>How to Plant:</b></p> <ul> <li><b>Water Conservation:</b> The Blue Ribbon Mix is TWCA certified to use 30–40% less water than standard turf blends. Its deep-rooted bluegrass and drought-tolerant genetics help it stay green with far less irrigation—ideal for drought-prone or water-restricted areas. TWCA trials confirm it maintains healthy turf with significantly reduced water use.</li> <li><b>Heat &amp; Salt Tolerance:</b> The selected bluegrass cultivars in this mix—like Tirem—offer strong heat and salt tolerance, holding their color and growth even during hot summers or in saline soils. That makes Blue Ribbon Mix a smart choice for challenging areas like parkways, sports fields, or sites exposed to road salt and heat reflection.</li> <li><b>Disease Resistance:</b> This blend also brings strong disease resistance, helping your lawn stay healthy with less intervention. Tirem bluegrass stands up well to common turf issues like dollar spot, rust, summer patch, and red thread. Plus, the fine-textured varieties in the mix naturally resist thatch buildup, supporting a longer-lasting, low-maintenance lawn.</li> <li><b>Rapid Germination &amp; Establishment:</b> Including perennial ryegrass in the mix speeds up germination, with sprouts appearing in just 7–10 days. It provides quick cover and soil stabilization, while the Kentucky bluegrass—which germinates in 2–4 weeks—fills in over time for lasting density. The result is fast green-up now, and a durable, long-term lawn later.</li> </ul> <p><b>Product Specifications:</b></p> <ul> <li>Weight: 5 lb</li> <li>Coverage: 1,000 sq ft</li> <li>USDA Hardiness Zones: 3a - 8a</li> <li>Scientific Name: Formally known as the Blue Ribbon Mix</li> </ul> <p>Nature's Seed products are grown and processed in the USA. All seed is tested for purity and germination rates to meet or exceed industry standards.</p>

• Quick Start: The Blue Ribbon Mix is TWCA certified to use 30–40% less water than standard turf blends. Its deep-rooted bluegrass and drought-tolerant genetics help it stay green with far less irrigation—ideal for drought-prone or water-restricted areas. TWCA trials confirm it maintains healthy turf with significantly reduced water use.
• Year Round Dense Green: The selected bluegrass cultivars in this mix—like Tirem—offer strong heat and salt tolerance, holding their color and growth even during hot summers or in saline soils. That makes Blue Ribbon Mix a smart choice for challenging areas like parkways, sports fields, or sites exposed to road salt and heat reflection.
• Moderate Maintenance: This blend also brings strong disease resistance, helping your lawn stay healthy with less intervention. Tirem bluegrass stands up well to common turf issues like dollar spot, rust, summer patch, and red thread. Plus, the fine-textured varieties in the mix naturally resist thatch buildup, supporting a longer-lasting, low-maintenance lawn.
• Full Sun: Including perennial ryegrass in the mix speeds up germination, with sprouts appearing in just 7–10 days. It provides quick cover and soil stabilization, while the Kentucky bluegrass—which germinates in 2–4 weeks—fills in over time for lasting density. The result is fast green-up now, and a durable, long-term lawn later.