Overseeding Fescue Lawn While Controlling Crabgrass in North Carolina

Seeding and Crabgrass Prevention: Timing Is Everything

In Charlotte, NC, soil temps likely already exceed 55–60°F—crabgrass has germinated. Pre-emergent is too late.

Solution: Tupersan (Siduron)

Scotts Turf Builder Starter Fertilizer with Crabgrass Control contains Tupersan—the only pre-emergent safe for new seed. Ask local garden centers to order if not in stock.

Product Note

• Regular Scotts Starter Fertilizer: no crabgrass control.
• Scotts with Crabgrass Control (standard): contains pendimethalin—kills grass seed.
• Starter Fertilizer WITH Crabgrass Control (new): Tupersan only. Use this when seeding.

Overseed now with tall fescue blend. Water daily until established. Skip standard pre-emergent this year.