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Hancock Seed is dedicated to delivering the best seeds possible to our customers. Hancock Seed grows and harvests many of our products, and we acquire the majority of the rest from other family farmers.
All these seeds are processed, packaged and shipped from Hancock Farm. This helps us ensure that our high standards are met. Unlike much of the competition, we refuse to sell you a seed that was not gathered during the last harvest. You will always receive fresh product from Hancock.
Every seed we grow comes with 40 years of experience behind it...you can rest assured that all of our products are cultivated in a method that assures its potential for growth.
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Hancock's Northeast & Midwest States Lawn Mix is designed to be a low-maintenance mix for use in full sun to moderately shady areas throughout the northeast and midwest United States.
This mixture features a deep, dark green color, with a fine leaf blade that forms a dense turf. It is both cold and disease resistant, and its slower growth habits means it requires less maintenance. Hancock's Northeast & Midwest States Lawn Mix has great traffic and drought tolerance once established.
Product Information
- Application or Use: Lawn, Turf, Erosion Control, Parks & Recreation
- Germination Time: 7 - 28 days, under optimal conditions
- Growing Locations: Transition Zone, Cool Season
- Height: 2.5 - 3 inches
- Sunlight Requirements: 4 - 6 hours
- Advantages: Designed for low-maintenance and tolerates moderately shaded areas.
- When to Plant: Recommended planting time is fall and spring when night time temperatures are consistently below 65 degrees.
Adaptation:
This mix will thrive in the following states (but has also been proven to grow well elsewhere): Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Indiana, Michigan, Illinois, Iowa, Wisconsin, Nebraska, and South Dakota.
Mixture:
Kentucky Bluegrass
Perennial Ryegrass
Chewings Fescue
*Product packaging may appear different than what is pictured.
Remove all old vegetation to prepare a clean seedbed by means of a rake. Drag or rake the area to both loosen and level any hard or uneven spots if needed. Apply a slow-release starter fertilizer at the recommended rate of 5 lbs. Per 1,000 sq. ft. for lawns. Fertilize your lawn three times a year for best results.
Broadcast seed at recommended rate. Drag, rake or roll lightly to cover the seed, no more than 1/4 in. below surface. If you are overseeding an existing lawn or pasture, it is essential to mow existing grass low and incorporate seed 1/4 in. into the soil for best results. Apply lawn irrigation for approximately 30 minutes every evening until soil is damp, and germination has occurred. Irrigate newly-seeded lawns every other day until the grass reaches 6 inches, then water recommended 3 times a week, if needed.
Instructions
When choosing to start a new lawn, remove old vegetation by using a de-thatcher, power rake or tiller to kill the existing vegetation. Rake or drag the area to remove debris and dead grass for a clean area. Ensure the soil is leveled and loosened to allow the seed to have good soil contact once spread on a clean seed bed.
If you have an area with heavy weed coverage, we recommend starting fresh by killing and removing the existing vegetation. If you choose to use chemicals, herbicides or fertilizers, you must check with the product's manufacturer prior to planting new seed to ensure the proper waiting period.
When overseeding an existing area, mow your lawn at the lowest setting and bag the clippingsx. Rake or drag any areas that have dead thatch or debris.