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North Dakota · Zone 4a

Best Grass Seed for Stutsman County, North Dakota

Climate-matched grass seed recommendations for Zone 4a in Stutsman County. Based on local soil, rainfall, and growing conditions.

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Local Growing Conditions

Climate Snapshot

Hardiness Zone
4a
Annual Precipitation
20.2 in
Last Spring Frost
May NaN
First Fall Frost
September NaN
Drought Risk
Low

Soil Snapshot

Average Soil pH
7.3

Seeding Calendar

Cool-Season Seeding Months
AprilMayAugustSeptember

Top Grass Seeds for Stutsman County

Jonathan Green Black Beauty Ultra
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Jonathan Green Black Beauty Ultra

Jonathan Green · Cool Season · $28 (7 lbs) – $105 (25 lbs)

9.3/10Our Rating

Why this seed for Stutsman County: Thrives in Zone 4a. Ideal cool season grass for your region. Well-suited to your soil pH

Sun
Partial Shade
Zones
3-7
Germination
7-14 days
Maintenance
Moderate
Drought TolerantDisease ResistantFast Germination
Barenbrug RTF Water Saver
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Barenbrug RTF Water Saver

Barenbrug · Cool Season · $40-55 for 5 lbs

9.2/10Our Rating

Why this seed for Stutsman County: Thrives in Zone 4a. Ideal cool season grass for your region. Well-suited to your soil pH

Sun
Partial Shade
Zones
4-7
Germination
10-14 days
Maintenance
Low-Medium
Drought TolerantLow Maintenance
Scotts Turf Builder Rapid Grass Tall Fescue Mix
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Scotts Turf Builder Rapid Grass Tall Fescue Mix

Scotts · Cool Season · $30-50 for 16 lbs

9.0/10Our Rating

Why this seed for Stutsman County: Thrives in Zone 4a. Ideal cool season grass for your region. Well-suited to your soil pH

Sun
Partial Shade
Zones
3-7
Germination
10-21 days
Maintenance
Low
Fast GerminationDrought Tolerant
Scotts Turf Builder Grass Seed Sun and Shade Mix
4

Scotts Turf Builder Grass Seed Sun and Shade Mix

Scotts · Cool Season · $20-35 for 3 lbs / $45-65 for 7 lbs

9.0/10Our Rating

Why this seed for Stutsman County: Thrives in Zone 4a. Ideal cool season grass for your region. Well-suited to your soil pH

Sun
Partial Shade
Zones
3-7
Germination
5-10 days
Maintenance
Low
Shade TolerantFast GerminationLow Maintenance
Outsidepride Midnight Kentucky Bluegrass
5

Outsidepride Midnight Kentucky Bluegrass

Outsidepride · Cool Season · $28-42 for 5 lbs

9.0/10Our Rating

Why this seed for Stutsman County: Thrives in Zone 4a. Ideal cool season grass for your region. Well-suited to your soil pH

Sun
Full Sun
Zones
3-7
Germination
21-28 days
Maintenance
Moderate
Disease ResistantDrought Tolerant

Lawn Care Tips for Stutsman County

Short Season Timing

In Zone 4a, your growing season is limited. Fall seeding is critical — aim for 6–8 weeks before your first hard frost to give roots time to establish before winter.

When to plant grass seed in Stutsman County

In Stutsman County, North Dakota (Zone 4a), the best months to seed are April, May, August, September. Fall is the prime window — soils are still warm, weed pressure drops, and seedlings get a full cool season to establish before summer stress.

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