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Shade Select Grass Seed

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5lb. Bag, Covers up to 2,500 sq. ft.

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Fine fescue grass seed mixture

A specialized A-LIST-approved shade blend tailored for northern and transitional lawns in low-light conditions.

$31

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Your shady spots deserve better grass

Shade Select Grass Seed is a fine fescue blend built for the parts of your yard that don't get much sun. Under trees, along fences, next to the house, this seed gets to work. A-LIST approved with an 85% germination rate and 99.9% weed-free guarantee. Low water, low maintenance, made for northern and transitional zones. Already have fescue? Fescue Rescue keeps it thick. Pair with a Custom Lawn Plan for a full shade strategy.

What makes Shade Select Grass Seed different

  • Grows thick, dark green grass in full shade
  • Three fine fescue varieties in one bag
  • 85% germination rate, 99.9% weed-free
  • Works for overseeding and new lawns
  • Low water needs, low maintenance
  • Made for northern and transitional zones

Ingredients

Three premium fine fescue varieties. Fine fescue is a group of cool-season grasses known for thriving in low light and poor soils. This blend combines three distinct fine fescue types, each selected for shade tolerance, disease resistance, and the ability to grow where other grasses give up. Together they produce a dense, dark green lawn that handles foot traffic, insects, and challenging growing conditions.

How to use

Plant in spring or fall when temperatures stay between 55 and 75 degrees F. You can also dormant seed in winter below 40 degrees F.

  1. Pick your seeding rate. For overseeding, use 2 lbs per 1,000 sq ft. For heavy repair or new lawns, use 5 lbs per 1,000 sq ft.
  2. Set your spreader to the lowest setting. Apply seed uniformly across the area, working in one direction first, then crossing back the other way for even coverage.
  3. Water the seed right away. Water lightly to make sure the seed is in contact with the soil, and has access to moisture.
  4. Keep the soil moist for 1 to 3 weeks. Light, frequent watering is better than one heavy soak. The goal is consistent moisture until germination, which takes 6 to 14 days.
  5. Hold off on mowing. Let the new grass reach 3 to 4 inches before you mow for the first time.

What is the difference between Shade Select and Fescue Rescue?

Shade Select Grass Seed is a fine fescue blend built for full shade and tough soil.

Fescue Rescue is a tall fescue blend made for sun to partial shade. If your yard gets less than 4 hours of direct light, Shade Select is your pick.

Is fine fescue or tall fescue better for shaded lawns?

Shade Select Grass Seed uses fine fescue because it thrives in low light and needs less water and mowing. Tall fescue handles some shade but does best with more sun. For deep shade, fine fescue wins every time.

When is the best time to plant Shade Select Grass Seed?

Shade Select Grass Seed grows best when planted in spring or fall when temps are between 55 and 75 degrees F. You can also dormant seed in winter below 40 degrees F and let it pop up when conditions are right.

How long does Shade Select Grass Seed take to germinate?

Shade Select Grass Seed germinates in 6 to 14 days when you keep the seed consistently moist. Water lightly 1-3 times a day depending on rainfall. The 85% germination rate means you will see solid, even coverage.

Can I plant Shade Select in areas that also get some sun?

Shade Select Grass Seed works great in sunny spots too. Fine fescue thrives in both full sun and full shade, so you can use it across your whole yard without switching blends. Less planning, more growing.

Can I mix Shade Select with a different grass type for sunny areas?

Shade Select Grass Seed pairs well with other grass types in your yard. Use it at 5 lbs per 1,000 sq ft for new areas or 2 lbs per 1,000 sq ft for overseeding. The fine fescue blend fills in nicely alongside other cool season grasses.

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Shade Select Grass Seed generally receives positive feedback, with customers appreciating the results, though there are mixed opinions on growth and weed-free promises.

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36 reviews

  • Luke

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    LocationEnumclaw, WA

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    Dark, lush green

    We dig our Shade Select grass seed! It did what it is supposed to do: grow. A nice dark, lush green color. We’ve been using it to patch areas of our yard that need a little help but don’t see much sunshine during the growing season, as well as other areas that do see sun. It thrives in both. We also use it for general overseeding everywhere. A great addition to our yardcare regimen!

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  • Kristen

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    LocationWisconsin

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    Great for My Shady Yard

    So, far this has been working very well in my shady yard. I had to start one area from mud, and it is filling in very nicely after 3 weeks. Be sure to water as directed.

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  • Kathleen

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    LocationCamp Hill, Pa.

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    NOT non-gmo

    Unfortunately none of their seeds are non-gmo. Just what we need, more bee killing chemicals.

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    Thank you for sharing your concern! All of our seed blends are non-gmo. In fact, there are only 13 GMO crops in the United States, and we don't sell any of those seed types. If you're interested in learning more about our seed blends, please feel free to reach out to our support team. You can reach them at [email protected] or by calling 415-903-6932.

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  • Katie

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    LocationPortland, OR

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    Shade Grass Seed

    So far this has been the best type of grass seed we have used for those stubborn areas of our lawn that don’t see the sun!

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  • Ryan

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    LocationCatskill region

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    Shade works for Shade

    Works exactly as intended

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  • Jamie

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    LocationClarksville, TN

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    Great Product

    The shade blend was perfect in an area that was hard to grow grass in.

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  • Scott

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    LocationAustin, TX

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    Green grass in the shade

    I have an area by my back fence that has trees from the neighbors side that comely shade the area most of the day. I've tried so many different seed types and brands, and Sunday's Shade Select Grass seed has been the only one that has grown there. The crazy part is that is also the greenest section of the back yard, so this year I'm going to use their other seed options for the rest of my yard.

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  • Sean

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    LocationMarin, CA

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    Good product

    Did exactly what the instructions said. Good results.

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  • Brian

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    LocationIllinois

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    Great for Areas with Shade from Mature Trees

    We love the mature Oak trees in our front yard, but the shade has made it challenging to get grass established in areas that were previously covered only with moss and weeds. Shade Select to the rescue! It's hardy enough for our Illinois winters, and there's not even a hint of weed seeds mixed in like what you find in a lot of home improvement store brands. Worth every penny. Thanks!

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  • Ethan

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    LocationVA

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    It grows well, in shady

    It grows well, in shady areas. It is very thin, of course, but I have really noticed the difference after planting again this fall and watching it grow into this new spring season. I plan on overseeding it this spring as well!

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