This 18 lb bag covers up to 5,000 sq ft. Use the settings listed to apply at a rate of 3.6 lb per 1,000 sq ft.

1. Calibrate your spreader according to the spreader manufacturer's directions. Adjust settings as needed to apply the recommended rate of product.

2. Using a drop-type or rotary spreader, apply granules evenly over grass, avoiding streaking, skips or overlaps. Avoid using spreaders that apply product in narrow or concentrated bands.

3. Check calibration of spreader frequently to ensure spreader is functioning properly and applying product evenly.
Typically, a lawn will utilize 1 to 4 lb of nitrogen per growing season. When applied as directed this product will provide 0.65 lb of nitrogen per 1,000 sq ft. Consult with your local county extension office for information concerning a regular fertilizer program for your geographical region.

LAWNS FROM SEED OR SOD
Apply 3.6 lb per 1,000 sq ft before seeding or sodding. Rake lightly into top soil. Be sure soil is level and smooth before laying sod or sowing seed. Avoid sodding or seeding on dry soil.
Sprinkle repeatedly at regular intervals to keep planted area moist at all times until rooted.

NEW LAWN CARE
Keep a newly sodded lawn moist, but not flooded, for 3 to 5 weeks until sod is established.
Keep newly seeded lawns moist to a depth of 1 inch until grass begins to show, then reduce watering frequency. Avoid traffic on new lawns until well established. After 3rd or 4th mowing, use Schultz Supreme Green Starter Fertilizer as directed for use on established lawns.

RESEEDING LAWNS
Loosen soil and work in Schultz Supreme Green Starter Fertilizer at the rate of 3.6 lb per 1,000 sq ft. Broadcast seeds evenly over bare spots. Cover with mulch and pack firmly. Keep moist.

OVERSEEDING LAWNS
Overseed by applying Schultz Supreme Green Starter Fertilizer lightly on thin areas in the spring at the rate of 1.8 lb per 1,000 sq ft. Apply seed at 1/2 the rate for new plantings.
Keep moist.