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product_id: 70425538
title: "40600 Dense Shade Grass Seed, 3 lb"
brand: "jonathan green"
price: "KSh16503"
currency: KES
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 8
category: "Jonathan Green"
url: https://www.desertcart.co.ke/products/70425538-40600-dense-shade-grass-seed-3-lb
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region: Kenya
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# Thrives in heavy shade Covers 1,800 sq ft per 3 lb bag Naturally insect resistant 40600 Dense Shade Grass Seed, 3 lb

**Brand:** jonathan green
**Price:** KSh16503
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🌿 Own the shade—grow grass where others give up!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** 40600 Dense Shade Grass Seed, 3 lb by jonathan green
- **How much does it cost?** KSh16503 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.ke](https://www.desertcart.co.ke/products/70425538-40600-dense-shade-grass-seed-3-lb)

## Best For

- jonathan green enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted jonathan green brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Rapid Germination:** See green sprouts in as little as 3 days—fast results for busy professionals.
- • **Resilient & Reliable:** Maintains lush, dark green blades under trees and decks where typical grasses struggle.
- • **Built-In Pest Defense:** Entophytic grass varieties naturally deter insects, reducing the need for chemicals.
- • **Shade-Lover’s Dream:** Grows vigorously where others fail, perfect for dense shade and dry soils.
- • **Wide Coverage, Less Fuss:** One 3 lb bag blankets up to 1,800 sq ft, making lawn care efficient and cost-effective.

## Overview

Jonathan Green 40600 Dense Shade Grass Seed is a premium 3 lb blend designed specifically for challenging shady and dry areas. Covering up to 1,800 square feet, it features 100% superior, naturally insect-resistant seed varieties that germinate quickly and thrive where conventional grasses fail. Ideal for professionals seeking a lush, low-maintenance lawn under trees or shaded decks.

## Description

GROWS in shady areas & dry soils where other mixtures have failed. Contains naturally insect resistant grass. Entophytic varieties help deter insect damage.

Review: I like this grass a lot. It grows well in heavy shade. - Got this because I have several large trees that provide great shade, but prevent most types of grass from thriving. I spread some of this seed in the shady bare ground. It germinated quickly (3 days) and is now about 4 or 5 inches long. Not sure how well it will work in areas that get lots of sun. I have ordered several more bags to use for bare spots. The only downside with this type of grass is falling (and accumulating) large leaves. (Red Oak, Bur Oak, and Magnolia) tend to accumulate, get wet from either sprinkler or rain and then set on the grass, which kills the grass. We have rake the leaves soon after they fall. Leave them un-raked or unmulched and you will end up with unsightly bare spots . The grass has tall thin dark green leaves. Bermuda grass and Saint Augustine does not do well in heavy shade.
Review: Grows well in full shade clay - This was exactly as advertised. I used on about 200 square feet of North Carolina clay in the dead of summer under my deck (which is 10ft above ground). I used a metal rake to “till” the clay and then sprinkled some topsoil over the whole area. Then used a hand spreader and emptied the entire bag on this space. I watered it according to the directions and then within days I saw sprouts growing. It’s been a few weeks and the grass is all over the area with just a few patches missing. The grass is currently two inches high and the space is in almost complete shade since it is under my deck. Absolutely worth the money for this seed. We’ll see how it holds up long term, but for the price I am very satisfied.

## Features

- 3 pound bag
- 1,800 Square foot coverage
- 100% superior grass seed

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Best Sellers Rank | #30,648 in Patio, Lawn & Garden ( See Top 100 in Patio, Lawn & Garden ) #99 in Grass Seed |
| Brand | Jonathan Green |
| Color | Green |
| Customer Reviews | 4.1 out of 5 stars 938 Reviews |
| Expected Blooming Period | Spring and Fall |
| Indoor/Outdoor Usage | Outdoor |
| Material Feature | Grass Seed |
| Special Feature | Shade Resistant |

## Product Details

- **Indoor/Outdoor Usage:** Outdoor
- **Brand:** Jonathan Green
- **Material Feature:** Grass Seed
- **Color:** Green
- **Special Feature:** Shade Resistant
- **Expected Blooming Period:** Spring and Fall
- **Item Weight:** 3 Pounds
- **Sunlight Exposure:** Full Sun
- **Unit Count:** 1.0 Count
- **Product Care Instructions:** dry

## Images

![40600 Dense Shade Grass Seed, 3 lb - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/811sXvqixgL.jpg)

## Questions & Answers

**Q: What Grass it is**
A: 30% Dakota Tall Fescue
25% Carmen Chewings Fescue
15% Eugene Creeping Red Fescue

**Q: Would this work in scottsdale az where my bermuda is struggling due to somewhat shady areas?**
A: It's worth a try.  It has produced lush grass in my shady areas, but requires frequent watering, especially during and immediately after the germination period.

**Q: is this specially formulated for the south?**
A: I’m not sure..I live in DFW AREA..gone through 10-15 degrees here and ok in heat..as long as water and in shade

**Q: Does this grass do well in southern lawns?**
A: Are use their dense shade lawn seed in a suburb of Oklahoma city. I have been using it for many years and it overtime and with additional receding has created a very good but not perfect lawn underneath the trees.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I like this grass a lot. It grows well in heavy shade.
*by R***L on June 18, 2025*

Got this because I have several large trees that provide great shade, but prevent most types of grass from thriving. I spread some of this seed in the shady bare ground. It germinated quickly (3 days) and is now about 4 or 5 inches long. Not sure how well it will work in areas that get lots of sun. I have ordered several more bags to use for bare spots. The only downside with this type of grass is falling (and accumulating) large leaves. (Red Oak, Bur Oak, and Magnolia) tend to accumulate, get wet from either sprinkler or rain and then set on the grass, which kills the grass. We have rake the leaves soon after they fall. Leave them un-raked or unmulched and you will end up with unsightly bare spots . The grass has tall thin dark green leaves. Bermuda grass and Saint Augustine does not do well in heavy shade.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Grows well in full shade clay
*by N***S on June 28, 2025*

This was exactly as advertised. I used on about 200 square feet of North Carolina clay in the dead of summer under my deck (which is 10ft above ground). I used a metal rake to “till” the clay and then sprinkled some topsoil over the whole area. Then used a hand spreader and emptied the entire bag on this space. I watered it according to the directions and then within days I saw sprouts growing. It’s been a few weeks and the grass is all over the area with just a few patches missing. The grass is currently two inches high and the space is in almost complete shade since it is under my deck. Absolutely worth the money for this seed. We’ll see how it holds up long term, but for the price I am very satisfied.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Didn't Work for Me
*by J***R on September 4, 2020*

I bought two bags of heavy shade grass seed. I planted one bag one week and the other two weeks later. Area was on timer water system watering 30 minutes early morning, noon and evening. Good soil on ground, raked into loose soil then covered with organic top soil. Area was fertilized two weeks before planting. Very disappointing results. Maybe 5-10% germinated and grew but died out about one week later. Not sure what I did wrong. Maybe I got two bad batches of seed. I wouldn't recommend this product. Wasted big money and many hours of work.

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*Last updated: 2026-02-24*