GCI Turf Cool Blue Grass Seed
Regular price $139.95GCI Turf Cool Blue Grass Seed
Premium Turf-Type Tall Fescue & Kentucky Bluegrass Blend
🌟 Above-the-Fold Highlights (For Maximum Conversions)
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✅ Blue Tag Certified Seed – Guaranteed purity, quality, and performance
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🌱 85% Turf-Type Tall Fescue / 15% Kentucky Bluegrass – Strength + self-repair
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🚫 0% Weed Seed / 0% Other Crop – Exceptionally clean seed
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🏆 Elite “A-List” Varieties – Proven in NTEP trials
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☀️🌤 Thrives in Sun & Partial Shade
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🧩 Spreads & Fills In Naturally (Thanks to KBG)
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🇺🇸 Selected for U.S. Transition & Northern Zones
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📘 Includes Lawn Care Guide Coupon (50% Off)
Product Overview
GCI Turf Cool Blue Grass Seed is a professional-grade cool-season blend engineered for homeowners who demand thick, dark-green, high-performance turf. This premium mix combines elite Turf-Type Tall Fescue (TTTF) with Kentucky Bluegrass (KBG) to deliver exceptional durability, disease resistance, and limited self-repair capability.
Each bag features Blue Tag Certified seed, ensuring accurate varietal identity, superior germination rates, and strict quality standards. Our “A-List” varieties are selected for outstanding performance in national trials and real-world lawns.
What Makes “Blue Tag” & “A-List” Seed Better?
✔ Blue Tag Certified
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Independently tested for purity and germination
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Confirms labeled varieties
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Ensures consistent performance
✔ A-List Varieties
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Top-performing cultivars from national trials
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Selected for:
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Density
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Disease resistance
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Heat & cold tolerance
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Color and texture
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You get exactly what’s advertised—nothing more, nothing less.
What’s in the Bag?
GCI Turf Cool Blue is a 4-way premium blend:
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85% Turf-Type Tall Fescue
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15% Kentucky Bluegrass
Seed Quality Standards
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✔ 0% Weed Seed
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✔ 0% Other Crop
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✔ Professionally cleaned and tested
Shelf Life
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Up to 2 years when stored dry and cool
Elite Turf Varieties Inside
🌿 Avenger 3 (PPG-TF 308)
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Outstanding heat & cold tolerance
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Strong Brown Patch resistance
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Excellent shade performance
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Proven nationwide adaptability
🌿 Firecracker G-LS (PPG-TF 308)
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Lateral Spread™ technology
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NTEP-proven Gray Leaf Spot resistance
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Aggressive recovery and density
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Summer stress specialist
🌿 Titanium G-LS (PPG-TF 255)
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Top-rated overall turf quality
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Dark green color
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Excellent spring/fall density
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Low-mow capable
🌿 Blue Note Kentucky Bluegrass
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Compact America type
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Fine texture and deep color
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Improved shade tolerance
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Enhances density and self-repair
Ideal Growing Conditions
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Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade
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Mowing Height: 2.5"–4.5"
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Best Regions: Transition Zone & Northern U.S.
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Water Needs: Moderate (higher during establishment)
This blend delivers outstanding performance in challenging climates where heat, humidity, and seasonal swings stress ordinary grass.
When to Plant
🍂 Fall (Best Time)
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Soil Temps: 50°F–65°F
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Air Temps: 60°F–75°F
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Ideal Window: Mid-August to Mid-October
🌱 Spring (Only if Necessary)
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Less recommended due to weed pressure and heat stress
Germination Timeline
| Grass Type | Germination |
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| Tall Fescue | 4–10 days |
| Kentucky Bluegrass | 14–30 days |
Tip: Be patient with KBG—it fills in later and strengthens your lawn long-term.
Seeding Rates
| Application Type | Rate per 1,000 sq ft |
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| Poor Lawn Overseed | 6–8 lbs |
| Good Lawn Overseed | 3–6 lbs |
| Bare Soil | 8–10 lbs |
Watering & Germination Guide
During Establishment
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Water lightly & frequently
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2–4 times per day
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Keep soil consistently moist
After Establishment
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Transition to deep, infrequent watering
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Target: 1” per week
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Hot/Dry Periods: Up to 2” per week
💡 The key to success: Never let new seed dry out.
Why Choose GCI Turf Cool Blue?
Professional Results Without Professional Costs
| Feature | GCI Cool Blue | Typical Retail Seed |
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| Certification | Blue Tag | Often uncertified |
| Varieties | A-List / NTEP Proven | Unknown blends |
| Weed Content | 0% | Common |
| Density | Very High | Moderate/Low |
| Disease Resistance | Excellent | Limited |
| Color | Dark Green | Light/Uneven |
| Longevity | Multi-season | Short-term |
GCI Seed vs. Box Store Seed Comparison
| Category | GCI Turf Cool Blue | Big Box Store Seed |
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| Seed Quality | Blue Tag Certified | Mass-market bulk |
| Weed Seed | 0% | Often present |
| Varieties | Named, Proven Cultivars | Generic blends |
| Germination | High & Reliable | Inconsistent |
| Lawn Density | Thick, Carpet-Like | Thin/Patchy |
| Disease Resistance | Advanced Genetics | Minimal |
| Support | Lawn Guides & Education | None |
| Results | Professional-Grade | Temporary |
Bottom Line: GCI delivers long-term lawn performance. Box store seed delivers short-term coverage.
Bonus: Lawn Care Guide Savings
When you purchase GCI Turf Cool Blue, you’ll receive a coupon inside your user guide for:
🎁 50% OFF the GCI Turf Cool Season Lawn Care Guide
Purchase seed first to unlock this exclusive savings.
Storage & Returns Policy
Storage
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Store in a cool, dry location
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Avoid moisture and direct sunlight
Returns
❗ Seed is non-returnable.
We cannot resell seed once it leaves our possession due to potential exposure to moisture, heat, and humidity.
🧪 Starter Fertilizer Recommendation
Using a quality starter fertilizer at seeding dramatically improves establishment. Pairing GCI TTTF with a proper starter helps promote:
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Faster rooting
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Stronger seedlings
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Thicker coverage
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