How Much Nitrogen Does My Lawn Need Per Year?
Annual nitrogen needs depend on grass type: Kentucky Bluegrass needs 3-5 lbs N per 1,000 sq ft per year, Tall Fescue 2-3 lbs, Bermuda 3-5 lbs, St. Augustine 2-4 lbs, Zoysia 1-3 lbs, and Centipede only 1-2 lbs. To calculate: divide your target N by the fertilizer's N percentage. Example: to apply 1 lb N using 10-10-10, you need 10 lbs of product per 1,000 sq ft.
What You Need to Know
Annual nitrogen needs depend on grass type: Kentucky Bluegrass needs 3-5 lbs N per 1,000 sq ft per year, Tall Fescue 2-3 lbs, Bermuda 3-5 lbs, St. Augustine 2-4 lbs, Zoysia 1-3 lbs, and Centipede only 1-2 lbs. To calculate: divide your target N by the fertilizer's N percentage
Example: to apply 1 lb N using 10-10-10, you need 10 lbs of product per 1,000 sq ft.
For personalized recommendations based on your specific garden size and fertilizer, use our fertilizer calculator.
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