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Lesco / Anderson's Professional 24-0-6

by Lesco / The Andersons

Spring and fall fertilization for cool-season lawns. Slow-release nitrogen with light potassium.

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24-0-6 (slow-release nitrogen + potassium) · Spring and fall fertilization for cool-season lawns. Slow-release nitrogen with light potassium.

$30-50 per 50 lb bag

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Product Details

Active Ingredient:
24-0-6 (slow-release nitrogen + potassium)
Form:
Granular
Coverage:
50 lb bag covers ~12,500 sq ft
Cost:
$30-50 per 50 lb bag

Compatible Grass Types

Kentucky Bluegrass Tall Fescue Fine Fescue Perennial Ryegrass Bermuda Zoysia St. Augustine Centipede Bahia Buffalo Grass

Community Consensus

What the pros use. Available at SiteOne Landscape Supply (open to homeowners). Better than anything at Home Depot or Lowe's.

Overview

Professional-grade slow-release fertilizer used by lawn care companies across the country. The 24-0-6 ratio provides high nitrogen for leaf growth with potassium for root strength and stress tolerance, with no phosphorus (which most established lawns don’t need).

How It Works

The slow-release nitrogen feeds gradually over 6-8 weeks, avoiding the surge-and-crash pattern of quick-release fertilizers. This produces steady, even growth without excessive clipping production.

Where to Buy

Available at SiteOne Landscape Supply locations, which are open to homeowners despite being primarily a professional supplier. Anderson’s branded versions with similar formulations are available online.

Seasonal Application Guide

  • Spring (Rule 3.1): Apply at 0.25-0.5 lb N per 1,000 sq ft when soil temp reaches 55°F
  • Late spring (Rule 3.2): Second application 4-6 weeks later if air temp is below 80°F
  • Fall (Rule 3.4): Primary feeding when soil cools below 65°F — the most important fertilizer application of the year

Weeds This Product Controls

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