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Grass SeedCalculator

Calculate seed, fertilizer, and straw needed for lawn seeding projects. Covers new lawns, overseeding, and erosion control.

Seeding Project

Seeding Materials

Seed Needed0lbs
Bags (50 lb)0bags
Seeding Rate0 lbs/1000 sq ft
Starter Fertilizer0 bags
Straw/Mulch0 bales
Lime (if needed)0 bags
Topsoil (thin layer)0 cu yd
Total Cost$0

Seeding Rates

  • New lawn: 5-8 lbs/1000 sq ft
  • Overseed: 2-4 lbs/1000 sq ft
  • Bluegrass: 2-3 lbs/1000 sq ft
  • Fescue: 6-8 lbs/1000 sq ft

Formula

Seed = Area × Rate ÷ 1000

With Waste = Seed × (1 + Waste%)

Fertilizer = Area ÷ 5000 sq ft per bag

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