Recommended rates: fescue and rye should receive 2-4lbs of N per year and KBG 3-5. The first feeding of 1# should be around May 30. The rest should be put down over Fall with particular attention to 1# of N as a winterizer, to be applied once the grass has stopped growing when temps have dropped but well before the soil freezes.

Still confused. I applied starter at rate on package. Not sure how many pounds this translates into?? And since I fertilized in April does that mean I skip the May fertilizing or do one more round?

Thanks so much for your help. The starter fertilizer was 24-25-4.

Will alfalfa be enough of a boost for the feed now, or should I use something else?

Should also add in previous years the lawn got no fertilizer at all and wasn't great looking, so not sure if that affects how much to apply now.

Just FYI, bag rate for 1# of P/k would have applied .96 lb of N/k. Still does not affect the May 30 feeding. There are reasons to avoid an early Spring feeding, but let's not muddy the waters with those--besides, you were establishing seed.

I like synthetics for feeding because I know what I'm getting and when. The availability of N derived from organic fertilizers will depend on temps and moisture (and the current microbiological population). Most users of organics say it should be applied 15-30 days prior to May 30. Maybe one of them will comment. Alfalfa application rate is 15-20lbs/k.

I understand the concerns re: spring feeding and weeds. So far, so good. Managing to control through handpulling. Hoping the crab grass won't go crazy with warmer temps. Looking good so far.

I appreciate your advice. Thank you.

N.P.