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Which grass seed should you actually buy?

With no preferences selected: Jonathan Green Black Beauty Ultra Grass Seed comes first in this spec comparison. None of these 22 has a verified Amazon listing yet, so this page ranks them on published specs only and has no Amazon buying links.

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Jonathan Green Black Beauty Ultra Grass Seed

#1 of 22 in the spec comparison. 10 days germination · joint 4th lowest of 20 models; grass type: Mix · 7 of 22 models have this.

Why consider it

  • 10 days germination.
  • Grass type: Mix.

Before you choose

Coated seed is unknown; confirm it before ordering.

Buy it ifYou want 10 days germination.
Skip it ifYou need a different option for bag size; this model has 7 lb.
Germination Days: 10 daysCoverage Sq Ft Per: 400 sq ft/lbPrice Per Lb Usd: 1.86 USD
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Germination Days10 days
Coverage Sq Ft Per400 sq ft/lb
Price Per Lb Usd1.86 USD
Sun RequirementPartial Shade
Grass TypeMix
Coated SeedNot listed
Bag Size7 lb

6 of 7 specs available · specs checked July 1, 2026 · Source ↗

No verified listing yet — check the maker's site for this model.

For Up to 330 sq ft/lb coverage per pound

Pennington Kentucky 31 Tall Fescue Grass Seed

#5 of 22 in the spec comparison. 200 sq ft/lb coverage per pound · 15th highest of 21 models; 20 lb bag size · joint 2nd highest of 20 models.

Why consider it

  • 200 sq ft/lb coverage per pound.
  • 20 lb bag size.

Before you choose

Price per lb is unknown; confirm it before ordering.

Buy it ifYou want 200 sq ft/lb coverage per pound.
Skip it ifYou need a different option for coverage per pound; this model has 200 sq ft/lb.
Germination Days: 10 daysCoverage Sq Ft Per: 200 sq ft/lbPrice Per Lb Usd: Not listed
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Germination Days10 days
Coverage Sq Ft Per200 sq ft/lb
Price Per Lb UsdNot listed
Sun RequirementPartial Shade
Grass TypeTall Fescue
Coated SeedIncluded
Bag Size20 lb

6 of 7 specs available · specs checked July 1, 2026 · Source ↗

No verified listing yet — check the maker's site for this model.

For Over 12 days germination

Pennington Smart Seed Sun and Shade

#3 of 22 in the spec comparison. sun exposure: Versatile · 1 of 22 models have this; grass type: Mix · 7 of 22 models have this.

Why consider it

  • Sun exposure: Versatile.
  • Grass type: Mix.

Before you choose

Price per lb is unknown; confirm it before ordering.

Buy it ifYou want Versatile sun exposure.
Skip it ifYou need a different option for coverage per pound; this model has 333 sq ft/lb.
Germination Days: 14 daysCoverage Sq Ft Per: 333 sq ft/lbPrice Per Lb Usd: Not listed
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Germination Days14 days
Coverage Sq Ft Per333 sq ft/lb
Price Per Lb UsdNot listed
Sun RequirementVersatile
Grass TypeMix
Coated SeedIncluded
Bag Size20 lb

6 of 7 specs available · specs checked July 1, 2026 · Source ↗

No verified listing yet — check the maker's site for this model.

For Bermuda grass type

Barenbrug Monaco Elite Seeded Bermudagrass

#2 of 22 in the spec comparison. 8 days germination · 2nd lowest of 20 models; 500 sq ft/lb coverage per pound · joint 6th highest of 21 models.

Why consider it

  • 8 days germination.
  • 500 sq ft/lb coverage per pound.

Before you choose

Price per lb is unknown; confirm it before ordering.

Buy it ifYou want 8 days germination.
Skip it ifYou need a different option for coverage per pound; this model has 500 sq ft/lb.
Germination Days: 8 daysCoverage Sq Ft Per: 500 sq ft/lbPrice Per Lb Usd: Not listed
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Germination Days8 days
Coverage Sq Ft Per500 sq ft/lb
Price Per Lb UsdNot listed
Sun RequirementNot listed
Grass TypeBermuda
Coated SeedIncluded
Bag SizeNot listed

4 of 7 specs available · specs checked July 1, 2026 · Source ↗

No verified listing yet — check the maker's site for this model.

For Tall Fescue grass type

Vigoro Tall Fescue Water Saver

#4 of 22 in the spec comparison. sun exposure: Partial Shade · 10 of 22 models have this; grass type: Tall Fescue · 5 of 22 models have this.

Why consider it

  • Sun exposure: Partial Shade.
  • Grass type: Tall Fescue.

Before you choose

Germination is unknown; confirm it before ordering.

Buy it ifYou want Partial Shade sun exposure.
Skip it ifYou need a different option for bag size; this model has 20 lb.
Germination Days: Not listedCoverage Sq Ft Per: Not listedPrice Per Lb Usd: Not listed
See all 7 scored specs
Germination DaysNot listed
Coverage Sq Ft PerNot listed
Price Per Lb UsdNot listed
Sun RequirementPartial Shade
Grass TypeTall Fescue
Coated SeedIncluded
Bag Size20 lb

4 of 7 specs available · specs checked July 1, 2026 · Source ↗

No verified listing yet — check the maker's site for this model.

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Published specification comparison
SpecJonathan Green Black Beauty Ultra Grass SeedNo preferences selected.Pennington Smart Seed Sun and ShadeNo preferences selected.
Germination Days10 days14 days
Coverage Sq Ft Per400 sq ft/lb333 sq ft/lb
Price Per Lb Usd1.86 USDNot listed
Sun RequirementPartial ShadeVersatile
Coated SeedNot listedIncluded
Bag Size7 lb20 lb

Jonathan Green Black Beauty Ultra Grass Seed

No preferences selected.

Germination Days
10 days
Coverage Sq Ft Per
400 sq ft/lb
Price Per Lb Usd
1.86 USD
Sun Requirement
Partial Shade
Coated Seed
Not listed
Bag Size
7 lb

Pennington Smart Seed Sun and Shade

No preferences selected.

Germination Days
14 days
Coverage Sq Ft Per
333 sq ft/lb
Price Per Lb Usd
Not listed
Sun Requirement
Versatile
Coated Seed
Included
Bag Size
20 lb

Jonathan Green Black Beauty Ultra Grass Seed

No verified listing yet.

Pennington Smart Seed Sun and Shade

No verified listing yet.

All 22 models, with reasons

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All models and their decision specs
#ProductWhy it’s hereDecision specsCompareAction
1Jonathan Green Black Beauty Ultra Grass Seed#1 of 22 in the spec comparison. 10 days germination · joint 4th lowest of 20 models; grass type: Mix · 7 of 22 models have this.Germination Days: 10 daysCoverage Sq Ft Per: 400 sq ft/lbPrice Per Lb Usd: 1.86 USD—
2Barenbrug Monaco Elite Seeded Bermudagrass6 days less germination · 167 sq ft/lb more coverage per pound vs #3.Germination Days: 8 daysCoverage Sq Ft Per: 500 sq ft/lbPrice Per Lb Usd: Not listed—
3Pennington Smart Seed Sun and Shade#3 of 22 in the spec comparison. sun exposure: Versatile · 1 of 22 models have this; grass type: Mix · 7 of 22 models have this.Germination Days: 14 daysCoverage Sq Ft Per: 333 sq ft/lbPrice Per Lb Usd: Not listed—
4Vigoro Tall Fescue Water Saver#4 of 22 in the spec comparison. sun exposure: Partial Shade · 10 of 22 models have this; grass type: Tall Fescue · 5 of 22 models have this.Germination Days: Not listedCoverage Sq Ft Per: Not listedPrice Per Lb Usd: Not listed—
5Pennington Kentucky 31 Tall Fescue Grass Seed2 days less germination · 13 lb more bag size vs #6.Germination Days: 10 daysCoverage Sq Ft Per: 200 sq ft/lbPrice Per Lb Usd: Not listed—
6Jonathan Green Black Beauty Fall Magic Grass Seed100 sq ft/lb more coverage per pound vs #7.Germination Days: 12 daysCoverage Sq Ft Per: 500 sq ft/lbPrice Per Lb Usd: 3.14 USD—
7Scotts Turf Builder Grass Seed Sun & Shade Mix8 days less germination · 9 lb more bag size vs #8.Germination Days: 9 daysCoverage Sq Ft Per: 400 sq ft/lbPrice Per Lb Usd: 9.79 USD—
#1 Jonathan Green Black Beauty Ultra Grass Seed
#1 of 22 in the spec comparison. 10 days germination · joint 4th lowest of 20 models; grass type: Mix · 7 of 22 models have this.
Germination Days: 10 daysCoverage Sq Ft Per: 400 sq ft/lbPrice Per Lb Usd: 1.86 USD
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#2 Barenbrug Monaco Elite Seeded Bermudagrass
6 days less germination · 167 sq ft/lb more coverage per pound vs #3.
Germination Days: 8 daysCoverage Sq Ft Per: 500 sq ft/lbPrice Per Lb Usd: Not listed
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#3 Pennington Smart Seed Sun and Shade
#3 of 22 in the spec comparison. sun exposure: Versatile · 1 of 22 models have this; grass type: Mix · 7 of 22 models have this.
Germination Days: 14 daysCoverage Sq Ft Per: 333 sq ft/lbPrice Per Lb Usd: Not listed
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#4 Vigoro Tall Fescue Water Saver
#4 of 22 in the spec comparison. sun exposure: Partial Shade · 10 of 22 models have this; grass type: Tall Fescue · 5 of 22 models have this.
Germination Days: Not listedCoverage Sq Ft Per: Not listedPrice Per Lb Usd: Not listed
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#5 Pennington Kentucky 31 Tall Fescue Grass Seed
2 days less germination · 13 lb more bag size vs #6.
Germination Days: 10 daysCoverage Sq Ft Per: 200 sq ft/lbPrice Per Lb Usd: Not listed
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#6 Jonathan Green Black Beauty Fall Magic Grass Seed
100 sq ft/lb more coverage per pound vs #7.
Germination Days: 12 daysCoverage Sq Ft Per: 500 sq ft/lbPrice Per Lb Usd: 3.14 USD
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#7 Scotts Turf Builder Grass Seed Sun & Shade Mix
8 days less germination · 9 lb more bag size vs #8.
Germination Days: 9 daysCoverage Sq Ft Per: 400 sq ft/lbPrice Per Lb Usd: 9.79 USD
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How we rank and where the facts come from

We compare published specifications, not hands-on experience. Requirements filter the set; the sealed published order is unchanged. The index uses fixed weights and gives missing specs a midpoint. That is an assumption, not evidence of fit or quality. Unknown details cannot qualify a match.

What changed: specs in this snapshot were checked July 1, 2026. This package includes no prior spec revision; changes to individual values cannot be established.

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Weights: Germination Days 20% · Coverage Sq Ft Per 20% · Price Per Lb Usd 14% · Sun Requirement 14% · Grass Type 12% · Coated Seed 10% · Bag Size 10%.

  1. Jonathan Green Black Beauty Ultra Grass Seed: 64/100
  2. Barenbrug Monaco Elite Seeded Bermudagrass: 63/100
  3. Pennington Smart Seed Sun and Shade: 63/100
  4. Vigoro Tall Fescue Water Saver: 63/100
  5. Pennington Kentucky 31 Tall Fescue Grass Seed: 62/100
  6. Jonathan Green Black Beauty Fall Magic Grass Seed: 61/100
  7. Scotts Turf Builder Grass Seed Sun & Shade Mix: 60/100
  8. Jonathan Green Black Beauty Dense Shade Grass Seed: 58/100
  9. Pennington Smart Seed Bermudagrass: 57/100
  10. Pennington Smart Seed Dense Shade: 57/100
  11. Pennington Smart Seed Perennial Ryegrass: 55/100
  12. Pennington The Rebels Tall Fescue Grass Seed Blend: 55/100
  13. Scotts EZ Seed Patch & Repair Tall Fescue Lawns: 54/100
  14. GrowTrax Year Around Green Grass Mixture Big Roll: 51/100
  15. Jonathan Green Blue Panther Kentucky Bluegrass: 49/100
  16. Pennington Smart Seed Kentucky Bluegrass: 49/100
  17. Scotts Turf Builder Rapid Grass Tall Fescue Mix: 49/100
  18. Scotts Turf Builder Thick'R Lawn Bermudagrass: 49/100
  19. Scotts EZ Seed Patch & Repair Centipede Grass: 46/100
  20. Jonathan Green Blue Panther Bermudagrass Grass Seed: 43/100
  21. Scotts EZ Seed Patch & Repair Bermudagrass: 38/100
  22. Scotts EZ Seed Patch & Repair Zoysia Grass: 35/100

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