{"product_id":"crosmans-kentucky-bluegrass-blend","title":"Crosman's Kentucky Bluegrass Blend","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"standard-markdown grid-cols-1 grid [\u0026amp;_\u0026gt;_*]:min-w-0 gap-3\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"standard-markdown grid-cols-1 grid [\u0026amp;_\u0026gt;_*]:min-w-0 gap-3\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKentucky Bluegrass Blend\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"standard-markdown grid-cols-1 grid [\u0026amp;_\u0026gt;_*]:min-w-0 gap-3\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eA 100% Kentucky Bluegrass blend featuring four improved proprietary cultivars — Shamrock, Bordeaux, Isabel, and Syrah — selected and combined for genetic diversity, disease resistance, and exceptional turf quality. This is a premium-tier seed for buyers who want the classic look and feel of a true Kentucky Bluegrass lawn: deep blue-green color, fine-to-medium texture, and a dense, self-repairing turf. \u003cstrong\u003eFull sun.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"standard-markdown grid-cols-1 grid [\u0026amp;_\u0026gt;_*]:min-w-0 gap-3\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat makes a Kentucky Bluegrass lawn special:\u003c\/strong\u003e KBG is the only common cool-season turfgrass that spreads via rhizomes — underground stems that send up new shoots — which means the lawn fills in bare spots on its own and recovers from wear and tear in a way that ryegrass and fescue cannot. It's the grass of choice for sod farms, golf course fairways and tees, and high-end home lawns across cool-season climates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"standard-markdown grid-cols-1 grid [\u0026amp;_\u0026gt;_*]:min-w-0 gap-3\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy a multi-cultivar blend:\u003c\/strong\u003e In turf seed, a \"blend\" specifically means multiple cultivars of the same species (versus a \"mix,\" which combines different species). Blending several improved cultivars of Kentucky Bluegrass provides genetic diversity — if one cultivar is more susceptible to a particular disease or stress, the others compensate. The result is a more resilient, more uniform lawn than any single cultivar planted alone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"standard-markdown grid-cols-1 grid [\u0026amp;_\u0026gt;_*]:min-w-0 gap-3\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeeding Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 to 3 pounds per 1,000 sq ft (100 to 125 lbs per acre) for new lawns; roughly half rate for overseeding\u003cstrong\u003eCoverage at this bag size:\u003c\/strong\u003e ~1,000 to 1,500 sq ft for new lawns; ~2,000 to 3,000 sq ft for overseeding\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"standard-markdown grid-cols-1 grid [\u0026amp;_\u0026gt;_*]:min-w-0 gap-3\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e(Note: Kentucky Bluegrass seed is very small — about 2 million seeds per pound — so a little goes a long way. Don't be tempted to over-seed; it doesn't speed up establishment and can hurt the lawn.)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"standard-markdown grid-cols-1 grid [\u0026amp;_\u0026gt;_*]:min-w-0 gap-3\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePatience required — KBG germinates slowly:\u003c\/strong\u003e This is the single most important thing to know before planting Kentucky Bluegrass. Where ryegrass sprouts in 5–10 days, KBG typically takes \u003cstrong\u003e14 to 28 days, and sometimes longer\u003c\/strong\u003e, to fully germinate. Keep the seedbed consistently moist throughout this period — even brief drying during germination can kill emerging seedlings. The lawn will look thin and uneven for the first 4–8 weeks, then fill in dramatically as the rhizomes start to spread. This is normal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"standard-markdown grid-cols-1 grid [\u0026amp;_\u0026gt;_*]:min-w-0 gap-3\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowing Tips:\u003c\/strong\u003e For best results, sow when soil temperatures are 55–70°F — early fall is strongly preferred over spring, since it gives the lawn a full cool season to establish before summer heat. Soil pH should be in the 6.0–7.0 range. A starter fertilizer containing phosphorus at seeding is especially important for KBG, since strong early root development is critical to long-term success. Plan on regular feedings (3–4 lbs of nitrogen per 1,000 sq ft per year, split into multiple applications) once established — Kentucky Bluegrass is higher-maintenance than fescue, but rewards the effort with the best-looking lawn of any cool-season grass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"standard-markdown grid-cols-1 grid [\u0026amp;_\u0026gt;_*]:min-w-0 gap-3\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMowing \u0026amp; Watering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mow at 2.5 to 3.5 inches once established — taller is generally better for shading out weeds and supporting root depth. KBG can go summer-dormant (turn brown) under heat and drought stress and will recover with cooler temperatures and moisture; if you want it to stay green year-round, plan on consistent irrigation during dry stretches (roughly 1 inch of water per week).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"standard-markdown grid-cols-1 grid [\u0026amp;_\u0026gt;_*]:min-w-0 gap-3\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCurrent Mix Composition (Lot# KB6B):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e24.82% Shamrock Kentucky Bluegrass (Oregon, 85% germination)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e24.63% Bordeaux Kentucky Bluegrass (Oregon, 85% germination)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e24.55% Isabel Kentucky Bluegrass (Washington, 85% germination)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e24.34% Syrah Kentucky Bluegrass (Oregon, 85% germination)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"standard-markdown grid-cols-1 grid [\u0026amp;_\u0026gt;_*]:min-w-0 gap-3\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePurity \u0026amp; Quality:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eWeed Seed: 0.00%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eInert Matter: 1.66%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eOther Crop: 0.00%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eNoxious Weeds: None Found\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003ePremium seed grown in Oregon and Washington\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eTested January 2026 — Sell By April 2027\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"standard-markdown grid-cols-1 grid [\u0026amp;_\u0026gt;_*]:min-w-0 gap-3\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003ePackaged by Crosman Seed Corp., East Rochester, NY.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"standard-markdown grid-cols-1 grid [\u0026amp;_\u0026gt;_*]:min-w-0 gap-3\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA note on cultivars and lot variation:\u003c\/strong\u003e All lots are formulated to the same Kentucky Bluegrass Blend specification — performance is consistent even when specific cultivar names rotate. The photo and percentages above reflect the current lot (KB6B), and future bags may contain a different lot with substituted improved cultivars of Kentucky Bluegrass. The blend type, genetic diversity approach, and quality standards stay the same.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"standard-markdown grid-cols-1 grid [\u0026amp;_\u0026gt;_*]:min-w-0 gap-3\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor orders of multiple bags:\u003c\/strong\u003e When supply spans more than one lot, bags shipped may come from different lots with slightly different cultivar breakdowns. If lot consistency matters for a project (matching an existing lawn, completing a sod repair, or meeting a specific specification), please send a message before ordering so current stock can be confirmed and reserved from a single lot when possible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"WillBloom Growing Solutions","offers":[{"title":"3lb","offer_id":41135177105472,"sku":null,"price":32.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"25lb","offer_id":41135177138240,"sku":null,"price":119.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0604\/5640\/3008\/files\/IMG_1772.jpg?v=1780106663","url":"https:\/\/willbloomsolutions.com\/products\/crosmans-kentucky-bluegrass-blend","provider":"WillBloom Growing Solutions","version":"1.0","type":"link"}