Scotts Turf Builder Starter Fertilizer for New Grass, 15 lbs.

Price: $37.49 - $34.97
(as of Sep 20, 2026 01:43:37 UTC – Details)


Scotts Turf Builder Starter Food for New Grass is specially designed to be used when planting new grass. It contains a combination of nutrients to help your new lawn grow strong roots and to grow in thicker and faster than if not fed at all. Homeowners and DIY lawn care enthusiasts can use it anytime they are planting new grass, whether it is starting a new lawn, reseeding an existing one, or installing sod, sprigs, or grass plugs. Scotts Turf Builder Starter Food for New Grass is safe to use on any grass type. It can be applied immediately before or after planting grass. We recommend using a Scotts spreader to apply this product. For Scotts broadcast/rotary spreaders, use a setting of 3 1/4. For Scotts drop spreaders, use a setting of 6. Water daily or as needed to keep the soil surface moist until the seedlings reach at least 2 inches tall. One 15 lb. bag of Scotts Turf Builder Starter Food for New Grass covers 5,000 sq. ft.
FERTILIZER FOR NEW LAWNS: Scotts Turf Builder Starter Food for New Grass is a specially formulated starter fertilizer for grass seed that is designed to be used when planting new grass
SAFE FOR ALL GRASS TYPES: This 24-25-4 NPK lawn care product is safe to use on any grass type
WHEN TO USE: Apply this lawn food anytime you’re planting new grass, whether it’s starting a new lawn, reseeding an existing one, or installing sod, sprigs, or grass plugs
THICKER, QUICKER GROWTH: This starter fertilizer for lawns grows new grass 70% thicker and 35% quicker (on average vs. unfed lawns)
COVERAGE: One 15 lb. bag of Scotts Turf Builder Starter Food for New Grass covers 5,000 sq. ft.
Customers report that the fertilizer helps new grass grow faster and makes it thicker, with their lawns turning from brown and pale green to deep dark and lush. Moreover, the product is easy to use and customers find their lawns look great. However, opinions about value for money are mixed, with some saying it’s worth every cent while others consider it an overpriced waste of time and money. Growth results are also mixed, with some customers reporting their grass survived through the summer while others experienced rapid death within three days.