GCI Turf Blue Heat™ Kentucky Bluegrass Seed

Elite-Quality, Self-Repairing Turf for Homeowners Who Want a Professional Lawn

GCI Turf Blue Heat™ is a premium, Blue Tag Certified Kentucky Bluegrass (KBG) blend engineered for homeowners who demand dense, dark-green, athletic-field-quality turf. Featuring four top-performing, NTEP-tested varieties, Blue Heat delivers outstanding color, fine texture, and self-repairing ability—perfect for northern and transition-zone lawns with proper care.

Every bag is carefully cleaned and tested to ensure 0% weed seed and 0% other crop, giving you pure, reliable performance from the first germination to long-term maturity.

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✅ Above-the-Fold Highlights 

• 🌱 100% Weed-Free & Blue Tag Certified – Pure, verified Kentucky Bluegrass

• 🏈 Athletic-Field Quality Turf – Dense, striped, professional appearance

• 🔄 Self-Repairing Grass – Naturally fills in thin and damaged areas

• 🌞 Full Sun Performer – Thrives in sunny lawns and open landscapes

• ✂️ Handles Low Mowing – Ideal for reel or rotary mower enthusiasts

• 📊 NTEP-Tested Varieties – Proven performance nationwide

• 📘 Free Digital Planting Guide Included – Step-by-step success system

• 🇺🇸 Curated for U.S. Lawns – Designed for real homeowner conditions

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Professional Product Description

GCI Turf Blue Heat™ Kentucky Bluegrass Seed is a high-performance, four-way blend of elite Kentucky Bluegrass cultivars selected for superior color, density, disease resistance, and durability. This blend is ideal for homeowners who want a thick, carpet-like lawn that rivals professional sports fields.

Blue Heat thrives in full sun and cooler climates, while maintaining excellent heat tolerance in transition zones. Its aggressive growth and natural rhizome system allow it to self-repair, filling in worn or damaged areas over time.

Whether you mow low for a golf-course look or maintain a slightly taller residential height, Blue Heat adapts beautifully—producing a lush, uniform lawn with outstanding visual appeal.

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🌱 What’s in the Bag?

GCI Turf Blue Heat™ is a 4-Way Blend Featuring:

🔹 Blue Note

• Compact America type

• Excellent color, texture, and density

• Strong shade tolerance

• Ideal for professional and elite turf use

🔹 Acoustic (PPG-KB 1131)

• Top-rated in NTEP trials

• Exceptional turf quality

• Strong Summer Patch resistance

• Deep, dark-green genetic color

🔹 Bolt

• Industry-leading seedling vigor

• Fastest establishment

• Crowds out weeds and suppresses Poa

• Excellent disease resistance

🔹 Legend

• Midnight-type dark green variety

• Fine leaf texture

• Aggressive growth habit

• Outstanding disease resistance

Together, these varieties create a uniform, resilient, and visually stunning lawn.

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🌟 Why Choose GCI Turf Blue Heat™ Kentucky Bluegrass?

Compared to Standard KBG Seed, Blue Heat Offers:

✔️ Professionally selected genetics
✔️ NTEP-proven performance
✔️ Higher density and color consistency
✔️ Superior disease resistance
✔️ Faster establishment
✔️ Better long-term durability
✔️ Zero contamination

Most big-box seed blends rely on low-cost, untested varieties. Blue Heat uses only elite cultivars with documented results.

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📊 GCI Blue Heat vs. Box Store Grass Seed

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📅 When to Plant

Best Time: Fall (Preferred)

• Ideal soil temp: ~60°F

• Air temp: 75°F–85°F

• Recommended window: August 1 – September 15 (region dependent)

Spring Seeding

• Only recommended when fall seeding is not possible

• Requires more maintenance and weed control

Kentucky Bluegrass requires patience—proper timing ensures long-term success.

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📏 Seeding Rates

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💧 Germination & Watering Guide

During Germination (First 3–4 Weeks)

• Keep seed constantly moist

• Light watering 2–4x daily

• Never allow soil to dry out

After Establishment

• Transition to deep watering

• Target: 1" per week

• In hot weather: up to 1.5"–2" per week

⏳ Germination Time: 14–30 Days (varies by temperature and moisture)

Patience is key—Kentucky Bluegrass rewards proper care with unmatched quality.

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🧾 Storage & Shelf Life

• Shelf life: Up to 2 years when stored properly

• Store in a cool, dry location

• Protect from moisture and humidity

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📘 Bonus: Free Digital Planting Guide

Every purchase includes a downloadable 4-page Kentucky Bluegrass Success Guide covering:

✔ Soil preparation
✔ Seeding techniques
✔ Watering schedules
✔ Fertilization timing
✔ Mowing practices
✔ Common mistakes to avoid

Plus: A coupon for 50% off the GCI Turf Cool Season Lawn Care Guide.

⚠️ Important: Purchase seed first to receive your discount code.

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🚫 Return Policy

Due to quality and safety standards, grass seed cannot be returned once shipped. We cannot verify storage conditions after delivery (moisture, heat, sunlight, humidity).

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🧪 Starter Fertilizer Recommendation

Using a quality starter fertilizer at seeding dramatically improves establishment. Pairing GCI TTTF with a proper starter helps promote:

• Faster rooting

• Stronger seedlings

• Thicker coverage

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