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Outsidepride Midnight Kentucky Bluegrass Seed - 5 Lbs. Cold & Drought Tolerant, Sun-Loving Lawn Grass Seed, w/High Traffic Tolerance & Deep Root System, OptiGrowth Coated for Better Establishment

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  • OPTIGROWTH-ENHANCED PERENNIAL GRASS SEED: Midnight Kentucky bluegrass is highly rated in NTEP evaluations for its dark blue-green color, soft texture, and heat and cold tolerance. Ideal for homeowners, landscapers, groundskeepers, turf managers, golf course crews, and athletic field managers, this OptiGrowth-coated seed supports uniform distribution and easier spreading for lawns, parks, golf courses, and athletic fields.
  • IDEAL FOR NEW LAWNS: Perfect for northern or transition zones, this Outsidepride grass seed establishes easily, creating a thick, dark blue-green carpet. Great for spring planting, fall overseeding, new lawn installation, turf repair, and seasonal lawn renovation projects, it includes Aquatek absorbent to retain moisture and promote better germination.
  • SUPERIOR PERFORMANCE WITH OPTIGROWTH: Midnight Kentucky bluegrass is known for its dwarf growth, drought tolerance, and long-standing reliability. Enhanced with OptiGrowth coating, essential nutrients like Zinc, Phosphorus, and Nitrogen, plus Elko Kelp, this seed supports healthier plants, deeper roots, and low-maintenance lawn performance.
  • VERSATILE & DURABLE: Midnight Kentucky Bluegrass lawn grass seed is suitable for prepared soil, bare lawn areas, thin turf, home lawns, parks, golf courses, athletic fields, and overseeding areas. This blend creates lush, dense, durable turf that handles high traffic and maintains vibrant color through the seasons.
  • OPTIMAL SEEDING RATE: For new turf, sow 2-3 lbs of Kentucky bluegrass seed per 1,000 square feet. For overseeding, use 1-1.5 lbs per 1,000 square feet. Apply with a seed spreader, starter fertilizer, prepared soil, and regular irrigation for best establishment when soil temperatures reach 55F in spring or 8 weeks before fall frost.

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Midnight Kentucky Bluegrass seed is a unique compact-type variety grown in the plush Willamette Valley in Oregon to be distributed across the United States. Growing Kentucky Blue grass from seed can be an enjoyable and rewarding experience, giving you a Bluegrass lawn that is as durable as lovely. It is available in 4 different sizes to suit your needs. Midnight Kentucky bluegrass seeds offer an exquisite vibrant, dense turf, with deep blue-green color that sets your lawn apart. The fine-bladed texture enhances the uniform appearance, making it an ideal choice for creating beautiful, professional-looking outdoor spaces. Our perennial grass seed is exceptionally cold tolerant, ideal for regions with harsh winters. Thriving in cooler climates, it maintains health and vibrancy even under frost, withstanding freezing temperatures for a robust and attractive lawn in any season, similar to tall fescue Kentucky bluegrass mix. Kentucky Blue grass Seed excel in full sun conditions, making them perfect for open, sunny lawns. They thrive under direct sunlight, developing a thick, healthy turf that stands up to high temperatures. This grass variety is designed to maximize growth and color intensity when exposed to full sun. Our lawn grass seed is easy to establish, offering quick germination and strong root development. Within 14 to 28 days, your lawn will begin to flourish, creating a dense, uniform turf.. This rapid establishment reduces the need for extensive maintenance and allows for a quicker transition to a beautiful, mature lawn. Enjoy superior wear tolerance perfect for high-traffic areas and low maintenance for easy care with our Kentucky Bluegrass lawn seed. Our full-sun grass seed offers improved drought tolerance, keeping your lawn lush even in dry conditions, and is easy to establish with quick germination and strong root development. Transform your outdoor space effortlessly into a vibrant, resilient landscape. Upgrade your lawn with Midnight Kentucky Bluegrass Seeds, known for their carpet-like growth. A Bluegrass lawn with high tiller density provides a thick carpet that will withstand the abuses of athletic fields and high traffic. Sod producers and homeowners alike will enjoy Midnight's dwarf growth characteristics which result in fewer mowings and lower maintenance costs. OptiGrowth – The Ultimate Seed Enhancement improves seed uniformity, ease of spreading, and soil contact during overseeding. Its moisture-retaining Aquatek absorbent boosts germination, while a blend of essential nutrients promotes healthy growth. With Elko kelp for vitality and added biologicals for stronger roots, OptiGrowth ensures long-term plant health and viability. Midnight Kentucky Bluegrass seed is recommended for use on athletic fields, golf courses, sod blends, parks, professional landscapes, and home lawn areas where Kentucky Bluegrass is adapted. For optimal results, seed new lawns at a rate of 2-3 pounds per 1,000 square feet and overseed existing lawns with 1-1.5 pounds per 1,000 square feet. Plant seeds at a depth of 1/4 to 1/2 inch in the spring when soil temperatures reach 55°F, or up to 8 weeks before the first fall frost. Utilize broadcast seeding techniques, and lightly rake or drag to ensure proper soil contact for robust growth. Outsidepride Seed Source, LLC, a family-owned business, remains committed to our roots. As leaders in the seed industry, we offer a wide range of seeds, including Clovers, Cover Crops, Deer Food, Flowers, Herbs, Ornamentals, Ground Cover for Lawns, Pasture & more. Proudly one of the top seed companies in the U.S., we are dedicated to providing the finest seeds at the best prices and continuing our tradition of excellence. Troy Hake, a high school teacher, started with his wife to earn extra income. Their idea of selling seeds online grew into a multi-million dollar company, providing a wide range of lawn and garden products. Our products boast high germination rates and very low to 0.00% unwanted plants and crop content. We offer bulk package sizes at great prices, providing top-quality seeds and lawn care products. We love selling seeds to improve our customers' landscapes. Our high-quality products enhance gardens across the U.S. Our products are designed to meet all your gardening needs. We offer over 2,000 types of seeds, including: Visit the Store Visit the Store Visit the Store Visit the Store Visit the Store Visit the Store Visit the Store Visit the Store Visit the Store

Indoor/Outdoor Usage: Outdoor


Brand: Outsidepride


Material Feature: GMO Free


Color: Green


Special Feature: Seeds, Heirloom


Expected Blooming Period: Year Round


Item Weight: 5 Pounds


Sunlight Exposure: Full Sun


Unit Count: 80.0 Ounce


Expected Planting Period: Spring


Indoor Outdoor Usage: Outdoor


Other Special Features of the Product: Seeds, Heirloom


Expected Blooming Period: Year Round


Sunlight Exposure: Full Sun


Expected Planting Period: Spring


USDA Hardiness Zone: 3


Soil Type: Loam Soil


Moisture Needs: Moderate Watering


Item Weight: 5 Pounds


Unit Count: 80.0 Ounce


Color: Green


Style Name: Midnight


Brand Name: Outsidepride


UPC: 678482956193


Manufacturer Part Number: OUT-2885


Item Type Name: Kentucky Bluegrass Lawn Seed


Plant or Animal Product Type: grass seed


Manufacturer: Outsidepride


Material Features: GMO Free


Product Care Instructions: water


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    • I love this brand of Midnight seed
Size: 10 lb.
Wow! The new coating helps a lot with germination. Three years ago I used another brand of Midnight when I completely restored my entire lawn and didn't have great germination. I tried this brand and had better luck. This year, I over-seeded bare spots after having to repair many areas due to sewer and downspout repairs in my yard. I ended up over-seeding the entire lawn in late August. The coating helps a lot! Yes, many complain the coating reduces the amount of seed you actually get, but I prefer the coated seeds, like the name brand expensive bluegrass seed that's coated seed for years now. I get better results with coated seed. Protects seed viability? Who knows. Yes it costs more, but the end results are what matters. Furthermore, many folks forget to use starter fertilizer. They forget to continue to use starter after the seed is slowly growing too. I do NOT! It's a must! I like to use the name brand starter in bare spots because it is finer and dissipates better in the ground, especially when only keeping seed moist. When over-seeding my established lawn, I use whatever, but still prefer the finer granular name brand starter fertilizer. Also keeping the seed moist and cooled off during high heat is a must too. We are in a moderate drought where I live in Ohio, but I've been watering. Many neighbors are shocked at my lawn and are asking me what to do now that it's fall. I told them what I do and the products I use. I've had 2 delivery gentleman ask me what I'm using after dropping off my packages. I'm mowing 2x per week, while most are still not mowing at all and haven't mowed in weeks. I highly recommend this product! This seed does take a bit to establish, like most bluegrass seed, so patience and dedication to the future is required. If over-seeding late fall/winter, I recommend not broadcasting crabgrass prevention until the last moment possible in spring. This seed has overwintered well for me here in Ohio. It's a gorgeous dark green color that's fairly disease resistant and drought tolerant considering bluegrass seed. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on September 22, 2025 by Ginger
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Size: 5 lb.
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Picked up a bag of this KBG to mix in with a seed blend along with OPs Firecracker and Hat trick, SPF-30, and a bag of Barenburgs Pebble Beach PRG blend and have had great results so far. You can 💯 differentiate this vs the others, very dark green, looks phenomenal. Germination rate seemed to be around the advertised rate, usually between 7 and 14 days. OP definitely offers good value, you're getting a premium seed at a relatively low price (vs other premium seed), will continue using their seed. Picture of grass is from early April in the Northeast, considering the weather this year, their grass is looking good. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on April 24, 2026 Reviewed in the United States on April 24, 2026 by Cm
    • Do not buy!!! Do not buy!!!
Size: 10 lb.
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This product is garbage, I put this down almost 3 weeks ago and there is 0 new grass growing. I watered every day and nothing. This product is a scam, do not buy this
Reviewed in the United States on April 26, 2026 Reviewed in the United States on April 26, 2026 by larry erpelding
    • Great seed. Quick customer service response by seller to resolve an issue unrelated to seed germination results. Great seed. Quick customer service response by seller to resolve an issue unrelated to seed germination results.
Size: 5 lb.
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Great seed. It sprouted faster than I anticipated and is starting to fill in bare areas in the soil. Following up at the 3 week since planted mark, the young sprouts are almost ready to be mowed over without me taking care to prevent damage in those areas. I anticipated roughly a 30 day germination rate because bluegrass is typically slow to germinate. A lot of people forget that and negatively review KBG seed because of that. To help me determine when I should start seeing sprouts in the lawn, I placed some seeds in two small, clear plastic pot drains, covered with dirt, watered and placed on my kitchen window sill. The seeds sprouted faster in the pot drains than they did in my front lawn but they are now taking root and growing well. It's at a point where I can now shift my attention to the sides and rear of the property. Even got a text from a neighbor yesterday complimenting me on how well the front lawn is looking. The goal is to have the midnight KBG take over all areas with red fescue and mix in with the other KBG currently present. Again, I'm quite happy with the results thus far. This is an edit to my original rating. The original was still 5 stars based purely on my experience with the seed. I just ran into a problem trying to order additional bags from the seller. I contacted the seller and they responded in less than 24 hours, even though the SLA through Amazon is a standard 48 hours. That's a positive mark right there to beat the SLA in such a fashion. The seller also provided detailed reasons for why the challenge existed and offered a resolution. Because of these actions, I feel it necessary to publicly note the positive experience. I'll continue to do business with this seller. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on July 9, 2018 Reviewed in the United States on July 9, 2018 by BadBoysDriveAudi
    • Updated - liking this grass more
Size: 5 lb.
Edit 2023: This is still not as resistant to pet urine as my Zoysia, but I'm trying another 500 sq. ft. test patch and I "think" it's growing OK. I did absolutely no prep work so I can't really blame the see for that. I mowed down to 1 inch, then went over the area multiple times with a SunJoe Dethatcher (love the SunJoe products). This removed a great deal of the weeds and lawn type debris from the area. I rake this up and then spread a random amount of this seed over the prepped area. I did this on April 3rd, and it is now June 21st. I did not use any starter fertilizer or anything, but once the seeds started showing a little blade growth, I sprayed a foliar application of 30-10-10, but at a low overall strength. This helped, and also helped the weeds, but I needed the weeds alive because the two dogs hit this area hard as they go down the deck and turn to the rest of the yard. So, I need the weed root system to maintain the soil structure or that part of the lawn would have been a muddy mess. I do see where a few totally bare spots have filled in well, and I'm seeing bits of this KBG throughout the weeds which is a positive thing. Later this summer I'll spray a section a little bit away from the bottom of the deck and see how much of the KBG is there and hopefully this grass will have enough established growth to fill in the gaps where the weeds were. I've got an automatic water timer on this running every day for about 3 minutes at a time a few days a week, but now that the KBG is established, I'm watering about 15 minutes every other day to encourage the roots to grow deeper as they chase the water deeper and deeper. I will test and see which works better for me. The KBG or the Zoysia. Cool season grasses have more moisture in the blades as well as more chlorophyll, which is why cool season grasses stick to the mower deck and warm season grasses (at least Zoysia) do not. I think this can make a great lawn, although I'm not sure yet how it will hold up to pets and traffic. Original review: If you do not have pets, this will likely make a gorgeous lawn, but nowhere in the ad does it mention that this is a horrible product for pet urine, which is an intentional oversite meant to get your money. Time to break out the Round Up and kill this grass and start all over. I guess this was just a donation to Outsidepride and I tip my had to their deceitful advertising. Well, in this case, I'm biting back. My back lawn is 10,000 sq. feet and my dogs are 50 and 62 pounds per the vet visit last week. I have kept this area blocked from the porch and forced the dogs to go off the opposite side of the deck. I've watched the dogs and they urinate all over the lawn and not just in this 500 sq. ft. test patch I planted. A few times they end up in this test patch and there are multiple dead spots where they dogs have urinated once or twice. The Zoysia I have in my front lawn has dogs urinate in it all the time as people walk their dogs and I've never had a single issue with pet urine in my Zoysia lawn, so next year I'll put Zoysia in my back lawn too. I live in the transition zone so I was hoping a cool season grass that would stay green in the winter would help reduce mud spots, but with as thick as the Zoysia is in my front yard, the dogs won't hurt it at all. I would NOT recommend this grass for anybody that has pets or thinks they may have pets in the future. If you have no pets and do not see yourself having pets, check the amount or number of hours you have direct sunlight and make sure you meet the minimum required amount of direct sunlight, ensure adequate watering and fertilizer, and this will make a pretty lawn with a gorgeous deep green color. If not for the dead spots, this would be a pretty yard, although I do not think it would tolerate heavy or even moderate traffic before having problems. I'd suggest doing the work to level the lawn so you will not scalp mowing low, and because this has such a fine blade of grass, it should decay and break down quickly if you mulch your lawn. On the down side, my Zoysia lawn grows so thick it is like walking on a carpet when you are barefoot walking on the lawn. It's amazing. Zoysia spreads via rhizomes and stolons and that makes for a great lawn that will fill in spaces as you kill off weeds and undesirable turf and as you do, Zoysia will fill in. This KBG spreads via rhizomes only, and I asked the rep via e-mail if this would spread and fill in and if I could transplant plugs from established areas to help fill in other areas and she did not recommend this. So either it does not spread well as other grasses, or the rep was simply telling me a lie trying to get me to buy even more seed. After multiple contacts with the rep, I didn't get a warm and fuzzy feeling. she came off as snotty and as if I was bothering her with my questions. With that said though, with the right temperature conditions and proper weed control, and low foot traffic, this would make a gorgeous lawn. If I did not have pets, I may consider this grass for the great color, but it is so thin and weak that it offers no support when you walk across it like my Zoysia does. 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KBG is a cool season grass and grows well up north, and does well enough in the transition zone depending on location. The further south you go, the chance you run of a cool season grass going dormant in the hottest part of the summer unless you irrigate well and maybe add some sea kelp or other product to manage your turn. Zoysia is a warm season grass and if you are in the northern portion of the transition zone or in northern states, the growing months for Zoysia will be short. Zoysia thrives best in 85-100 degree weather, but once you are hitting the highs around 80 or below, Zoysia stays green, but grows and spreads really slow. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on December 2, 2020 by Troy L.
    • It's ok
Size: 5 lb.
worked in some places in my yard, not others. The idea of my best to make sure I follow the directions. And there’s one area in my yard where grass just won’t grow.
Reviewed in the United States on December 10, 2025 by Barbara
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Size: 5 lb.
Great except FedX broke the bag and seed was pouring out Grass is great using it for years. Easy to use with bag spreading seeds. Great quality. Easy to spread . Lots of rain and cool this year grass looks great. .
Reviewed in the United States on May 9, 2026 by CMR
    • MY NEW THICK, DARK, GREEN LAWN- How I did It! MY NEW THICK, DARK, GREEN LAWN- How I did It!
Size: 5 lb.
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Review Image by GERALD STEVENSON
Review Image by GERALD STEVENSON
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I bought this brand of seed this time last year. If there is any question or concern about the quality of this seed, I will tell you the absolute truth as I experienced it. If you, in fact, want dark green Kentucky Bluegrass, OutSidePride Midnight is a serious product. Grass, in general, are organic like humans. It need nutrients, water, sun, and grooming. From the very beginning, I did my research on Youtube.com for the best available information and realized in general, weeds love acidic soil and grass love alkaline soil. My recommendation is to get a professional soil test done first. After that, expect to do a little work for your green lawn. I did a total of about 10 - 15 hours of actual hands-on work. It worked out to be nearly 30 minutes per week. If you cannot manage something like that, I would suggest re-sodding your lawn and forget the seeding. I had many weeds in my lawn and my soil test confirmed a very high acidic lawn. So the first things was to lime the heck out of my soil. Lime (potassium) creates dark green blades of grass. I used a retail lawn care service to handle it. They also applied weed killing and fertilizer treatments. I did not allow them to apply seeding, because they did not have bluegrass. So treat your soil and kill your weeds. Next, dethatch and aerate your lawn in that order. Loosen the matte and then put holes in the ground. Some say leave the plugs that are made, but remove them- open up your lawn. Use a contractor or do it yourself. I had them both done twice in one month. After each process, I applied seed; making sure I tried to place seeds inside the holes. I both watered and timed my processes in front of expected rain. Here is the kicker, I personally applied this Midnight Bluegrass seed by hand. I did not use an applicator. I do believe the term is called "Over-Seeding". I may have taken it quite literally, because each time I applied seeds by hand, it almost looked like snow on the ground, minus the color. I probably used 40 lbs - 50 lbs of seed in a 350 square feet of area. What I was going for was treating soil, opening up the lawn, kill all weeds (declare War on them, because they are persistent), and seed an area in the morning going to work and another area in the evening- took me 2 - 3 minutes each time. The thicker you apply the seed, the more the weeds will not return; they get crowded out. The grass takes over. I had the greenest grass during the winter months. I was pleasantly surprised that my grass stayed green at freezing temperatures. The next Spring season, just before the rains, the weeds started back, but I had contractors apply weed killer early. They said they did not want to do it so son, but they wanted to get paid, so they did what I asked- applied it early and often (every two weeks). When the rains started, EVERYBODY, who was in eye-shot of my lawn, made an comment about how green and thick my lawn was, compared to most others in the neighborhood. I cut it once a week, because it really grows fast and tall, especially now in April/ May 2016. In the attached photo, you will see 2 - 1/2 lawn bags of fresh clippings. It was 2 weeks since the last cut. For the first time this 2016 Spring season, I just applied another layer of seed, but this time, I loosely laid $1.50 per 10 lb bag of Top Soil- I paid $6.00 and covered seeded bald spots and placed that still had a bit of previous different seed type/s. It rained 3 hours later; yep, I timed it, so now the new seed and TopSoil is quickly settling. The photos do not include the recent TopSoil application. If you look carefully, you can see my neighbor's lawns. Their lawn is still looking like hay. I hope my experience helps! ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on May 10, 2016 Reviewed in the United States on May 10, 2016 by GERALD STEVENSON

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