{"product_id":"crosmans-shady-spot-turfgrass-seed-mix","title":"Crosman's Shady Spot Turfgrass Seed Mix","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShady Spot Turfgrass Seed Mix\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eA premium shade-tolerant grass seed blend containing improved cultivars of fine fescue for enhanced shade performance. Shade is the biggest challenge for any lawn — all turfgrasses prefer sun, and only some will tolerate shaded conditions. This blend is built to thrive where others struggle: under trees, along fence lines, on the north side of structures, and in any area with limited direct sunlight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eIt also doubles as an excellent \u003cstrong\u003elow-maintenance lawn in sunny areas\u003c\/strong\u003e, thanks to the slow-growing, low-input nature of fine fescues, which need less water, less fertilizer, and less mowing than bluegrass or tall fescue. \u003cstrong\u003eFull sun to shade.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeeding Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5 to 7 pounds per 1,000 sq ft (225 to 300 lbs per acre) \u003cstrong\u003eCoverage at this bag size:\u003c\/strong\u003e ~430 to 600 sq ft for new lawns. Use roughly half the rate for overseeding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowing Tips for Shaded Lawns:\u003c\/strong\u003e Since shaded turf is already under stress from low light, the other inputs matter. Make sure soil pH is in the correct range (6.0–7.0 for most cool-season grasses — test if unsure), and keep up with a light, regular fertilizing schedule. Note that shaded lawns generally need \u003cem\u003eless\u003c\/em\u003e nitrogen than sunny areas, not more — typically 1–2 lbs of nitrogen per 1,000 sq ft per year is plenty. Over-fertilizing in shade can do more harm than good.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCurrent Mix Composition (Lot# 614B):\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\"\u003e37.01% Conductor Chewings Fescue (85% germination)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e24.81% Chorus Creeping Red Fescue (85% germination)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e12.48% Gulf Annual Ryegrass (90% germination)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e12.34% Clarinet Hard Fescue (85% germination)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e12.14% Shield Perennial Ryegrass (90% germination)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\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: 1.19%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eOther Crop: 0.03%\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\"\u003eOregon-grown seed\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\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\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 Shady Spot specification — performance is consistent even when specific cultivar names rotate. The photo and percentages above reflect the current lot (614B), and future bags may contain a different lot with substituted improved varieties of fine fescue and ryegrass. The blend type, shade tolerance, and quality standards stay the same.\u003c\/p\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","brand":"WillBloom Growing Solutions","offers":[{"title":"3lb","offer_id":41133101482048,"sku":null,"price":26.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"25lb","offer_id":41133101514816,"sku":null,"price":89.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0604\/5640\/3008\/files\/Crosman_Shady_Spot.jpg?v=1780179625","url":"https:\/\/willbloomsolutions.com\/products\/crosmans-shady-spot-turfgrass-seed-mix","provider":"WillBloom Growing Solutions","version":"1.0","type":"link"}