September Reseeding/Fertilizer Help Needed

[dschribs]

Hi All
I just reseeded about 20% of my front lawn with Scott's Sun and Shade mix (KBG, Ryegrass, fescue). I plan on doing about 20% of the back yard on September 15. (The soonest I can get to it given my work commitments).

Having said that, I now have a question about fertilizing.

I've read that September might be the most important time to fertilize your lawn. However, Scott's recommends that I not fertilize until 4-6 weeks after the seed has been put down. Given the fact that my existing lawn needs fertilizer now, but I just put down seed, what do I do?

- Should I use starter fertilizer on the entire lawn?
- Should I wait the 4-6 weeks after I put the seed down.
- If I do have to wait the 4-6 weeks, what should I use for fertilizer? Should I use regular old Scott's lawn fertilizer at that time? Their Winterguard?? Something else??

Help!

[DiyDave]

If the Scott's fertilizer has ANY weed control product in it, Don't use it when you are seeding. My .02 for free!

[DRM Ventures]

Use a starter fertilizer, when you lay the seed and 4-6 weeks after...... it is designed to promote root growth...... Also you may be better off to get seed from local, sod/seed farms.......

[dschribs]

I am laying the seed at about the same time the entire lawn needs to be fertilized. Do I use a started fertilizer on the entire lawn - even the parts that have established grass?

What product should I use 4-6 weeks later?

[DRM Ventures]

really only the new seed needs the Starter fert, it won't hurt the rest. Use the starter again in 4-6 weeks....