Dreaming of a vibrant, thriving pasture or a productive hayfield? Or perhaps a lush, resilient lawn? It all starts with the right seed and knowing just how much you need. Here at Purity Feed, we're passionate about helping Canadian farmers, ranchers, and property owners achieve their land goals with top-quality, Canadian-made seed solutions. Let this guide be your friendly companion in making smart choices for your land.
Our Grass Seed Calculator helps you figure out exactly how much seed to order—fast, easy, and accurate.
First Things First: Know Your Land, Know Your Goals
Before you even think about browsing seed bags, let's get a clear picture of your project.
How Much Space Are We Talking?
Grab your measuring tools! Knowing the exact size of your planting area – whether in acres or hectares for larger projects, or square feet for smaller lawns – is the absolute starting point for everything else. An accurate number here saves headaches (and money!) later.
What’s Your Zone?
Canada is a big place with diverse climates! Understanding your local Canadian Plant Hardiness Zone is like knowing your area's weather personality. It helps you pick seeds that won’t just survive the winter but will truly flourish.
What’s the Grand Plan?
Are you aiming for:
- Lush Pastures for happy grazing animals?
- Bountiful Hay or Silage to stock up for winter?
- A Beautiful, Durable Lawn for your home or property?
- A Protective Cover Crop to boost soil health and prevent erosion?
- Solid Erosion Control for those tricky slopes or disturbed areas? [13, 14]
Your end goal is a big clue to finding the perfect seed match.
Lawn Seed Solutions – For a Beautiful, Resilient Yard
For those picture-perfect lawns that are both beautiful and tough enough for British Columbia's climate, Purity Feed offers a range of specialized lawn and turf seed blends. Here’s a look at what we have to help you create the lawn you’ve always wanted:
Sun & Shade Mix
Our most popular grass mix! This blend is your go-to for lawns that get a bit of everything – full sun and partial shade. It’s generally not recommended for overseeding existing mature lawns because the fescue species in it germinate a bit slower and might have a tough time competing.
Composition: A carefully selected mixture of high-performing ryegrass and fescue species.
Recommended Seeding Rate: 3.5 – 4 kg per 100 sq. m. or 7 – 8 lb per 1,000 sq. ft.
More details can be found on the spec sheet available on our website.
Use our free Grass Seed Calculator to get the perfect amount for your lawn, pasture, or hayfield—no guesswork, just accurate results.
Ryegrass Overseeding Mix
Perfect for giving your existing lawn a boost, or for establishing new sports fields and fairways. Regular overseeding with this mix helps thicken your turf and naturally reduces weed encroachment without needing herbicides.
Composition: Comprised of wear-tolerant, quick-germinating perennial ryegrass varieties.
Recommended Seeding Rate: 8 – 10 lb per 1000 sq. ft or 4 – 5 kg per 100 sq. m.
Check out the spec sheet on our website for more info.
Microclover® Brand White Clover (Coated)
A fantastic addition to lawns, Microclover® thrives even in wet and shady conditions. It’s a little nitrogen-fixing powerhouse, meaning less fertilizer for you! It’s also drought-tolerant, staying lush and green with minimal maintenance. Regular mowing keeps it at a neat 6-7 inches.
Composition: Coated: 50% Seed, 50% Coating. It pairs beautifully with fine-leaved perennial ryegrasses, turf-type tall fescue (great for dry spots or chafer grub issues), slender creeping red fescue, and chewings fescue.
Benefits include: Natural nitrogen fixation, drought tolerance (ideal for BC summers!), low maintenance, natural weed suppression, and it’s cost-effective.
The spec sheet on our website has all the details.
Quick Ryegrass Overseeding Mix
Need a fast fix for damaged turf on sports fields or lawns? This is your blend. It’s excellent for early season overseeding or when you need super quick repairs.
Composition: Contains Candidame third-generation turf-type annual ryegrass and Replicator-4N tetraploid perennial ryegrass, which are champs at germinating faster in cooler temperatures.
Recommended Seeding Rate: 8 – 10 lb per 1000 sq. ft or 4 – 5 kg per 100 sq. m.
Find the spec sheet on our website.
Chafer Resistant Mix
Specifically formulated for new lawns to help combat those pesky chafer grubs. Plus, it boasts superb drought tolerance. The Microclover® in the mix adds nitrogen and even more drought resistance, meaning less fertilizer and watering for you.
Composition: 98% Turf Type Tall Fescue and 2% Microclover® brand White Clover (coated: 50% seed, 50% coating).
Recommended Seeding Rate: 8 – 12 lb per 1000 sq. ft or 4 – 6 kg per 100 sq. m.
Spec sheet available on our website.
Drought Smart Mix
Another great choice for new lawns, this mix is tough against chafer grubs and drought. It features deep-rooted, high endophyte turf-type tall fescue and creeping red fescue, which spreads to create a wonderfully dense turf.
Benefits: Built for new lawns, chafer grub resistant, superior drought tolerance, dense turf formation, low maintenance, and excellent disease resistance.
Recommended Seeding Rate: 8 – 12 lb per 1000 sq. ft or 4 – 6 kg per 100 sq. m.
See the spec sheet on our website for full details.
Sports Field Mix
Designed for the rough and tumble of high-performance sports fields and other heavy-traffic areas. It contains a high concentration of Kentucky bluegrass and is best suited to Northern and Interior BC.
Recommended Seeding Rate: 5 – 8 lb per 1,000 sq. ft. or 2.5 – 5 kg per 100 sq. m.
More information is on the spec sheet on our website.
Grass Seed | Low Input | Enviro Lawn Seed Mix
This mix is your champion for low-maintenance areas. It grows under 24 inches tall and is perfect for spots that don't get much irrigation or fertilization. It's highly drought-tolerant and performs well even in partially shaded areas. Industrial users even recognize it as a natural green fire break in rural fire-prone zones.
Benefits: Low-growing, self-sustaining, high drought tolerance, low fertility needs, good for ground cover and erosion control, part-shade friendly, minimal mowing and fertilizing.
Recommended Seeding Rate: 4–6 lbs. per 1,000 sq. ft. (1.4–2.7 kg per 100 sq. m.)
Grass Seed | Deluxe Lawn Seed Mix
Purity Feed’s top choice and most popular lawn seed mix, trusted by homeowners and landscapers. It's blended with improved seed varieties suited to our regional climate conditions and is ideal for lawns with full sun or partial shade. Note: it's not recommended for overseeding due to slower fescue germination.
Composition: A balanced blend of high-performing ryegrasses, bluegrasses, and fescue species.
Recommended Seeding Rate: 3.5 – 4 kg per 100 sq. m. | 7 – 8 lb per 1,000 sq. ft.
Forage Solutions – Quality You Can Trust
For larger agricultural needs, Purity Feed is dedicated to supporting Canadian agriculture. We offer specially formulated forage seed blends designed for optimal performance, particularly chosen to thrive in British Columbia's unique geography and diverse micro-climates, and we ship across Canada. We prioritize your animals' health; our forage blends are crafted without grass varieties prone to fungal endophytes. All our Tall Fescue and Perennial Ryegrass blends contain only endophyte-free or novel endophyte varieties, so you can plant with confidence.
Here are some of our popular forage solutions:
Purity Horse And Sheep Pasture Mix
A well-balanced, high-quality pasture blend specifically formulated for horses and sheep in Coastal BC. This mix does not contain legumes, but they can be included upon request. It grows well under irrigation and proper stand management and can also be used as a hay crop if animals are not present.
Composition: 25% Tall Fescue (Zero Endophyte), 25% Tetraploid Perennial Ryegrass, 20% Creeping Red Fescue, 5% Orchardgrass, 10% Timothy, and 5% Kentucky Bluegrass.
Recommended Seeding Rate: 30 – 44 lb per acre or 33.6-50 kg per hectare.
Purity Hay and Forage Mix
A premium-quality blend of Tall Fescue and Orchardgrass, suitable for use as pasture, hay, or silage.
Composition: 70% Tall Fescue (Zero Endophyte) and 30% Orchardgrass.
Recommended Seeding Rate: 30 – 44 lbs per acre or 33.6-50 kg per hectare.
Purity Irrigated Pasture Mix
A blend of grasses and legumes suitable for grazing all livestock and horses, formulated to survive seasonal weather conditions in Southern and Central British Columbia and provide nutrient-rich feed. This mix is endophyte-free.
Composition: 35% Orchardgrass, 30% Tall Fescue, 10% Italian Ryegrass, 10% Perennial Ryegrass, 10% Timothy, and 5% Able Alfalfa.
Recommended Seeding Rate: 30 - 40 pounds per acre or 35 - 50 kg per hectare.
Annual Forage Pro (Cover Crop Seed)
A full-season cover crop designed for multi-use cropping situations like silage, dry hay, or grazing. This blend of grasses, grains, and root vegetables is excellent for regenerative agricultural practices, increasing soil organic matter, reducing soil erosion, suppressing weeds, and increasing water absorption. Seed when soil temperature is between 6 - 10 degrees Celsius.
Composition: 5% Kale, 13% Tillage Radish, 20% Common Annual Ryegrass, 20% Crown Millet, 12% Crimson Clover, 10% Forage Turnip, and 20% Hairy Vetch.
Recommended Seeding Rate: 45 - 60 pounds per acre.
Seeding Success: A Few Key Ingredients
Getting that beautiful stand of forage or a perfect lawn isn't just about the seed; it's also about how you plant it.
A Welcoming Seedbed
Think of it as a cozy bed for your seeds. You want it fine, firm, and as weed-free as possible for good seed-to-soil contact and moisture retention. Avoid overly loose or "fluffy" seedbeds. A good rule of thumb? Your footprint shouldn’t sink more than about 9 mm (3⁄8 inch).
Just the Right Depth
Most forage and many lawn grass seeds are tiny and don’t have a lot of energy to push through too much soil. Aim for about 6–12 mm (¼ – ½ inch) deep on clay and loam soils, and a little deeper (12–18 mm or ½ – ¾ inch) on sandy soils. Seeding too deep is a common cause of failure.
Drill or Broadcast?
Drilling your seed usually gives better placement. If you’re broadcasting (spreading it on the surface), you might need to use 25% to 150% more seed to make up for it.
Soil Health Matters
Your soil's type, moisture, and fertility play a huge role. A soil test before you start is a fantastic idea to see what nutrients your land might need. Adequate phosphorus is particularly important for root development in seedlings.
Timing is Everything
- Spring (April-June): Often the sweet spot across Canada, with good moisture and a long growing season ahead.
- Late Summer/Early Fall (July-September): Can work well if there’s enough moisture and time (think 6-8 weeks) for seedlings to get established before the first hard frost. Keep in mind, fall seeding of legumes isn't usually recommended in the Maritimes.
- Dormant Seeding (Late Fall/Early Winter or Very Early Spring on Frozen Ground): This is when you sow seeds when it’s too cold for them to sprout, letting them wait for spring. It’s a bit riskier and usually means you’ll need about 25-30% more seed.
Always check with local experts for the best timing in your neck of the woods!
Ready to Roll? Calculate Your Seed Needs
The basic math is pretty simple:
Total Seed Needed = Your Area (in acres or hectares) × Seeding Rate (lbs/acre or kg/ha)
Just make sure your units match up! For smaller lawn areas, rates are often provided per 1,000 square feet.
For our Purity Feed products, you can use the seeding rates we’ve mentioned or what’s on the bag. But for the most accurate calculation tailored to your specific situation and to explore all our blends:
Use the Grass Seed Calculator to match your project size with the right amount of seed—no more second guessing!
- Chat with Our Pros! Our team includes professional agrologists who are always happy to share their knowledge. They can help you pick the perfect Purity Feeds blend and figure out exactly how much seed you’ll need for your land and livestock needs.
Why Purity Feed? Your Partners in Canadian Agriculture
For over a century, Purity Feed has been a cornerstone of the BC agricultural community, and we’re delighted to ship our Canadian-made quality right to your farm, wherever you are in Canada. We’re all about quality products, solid advice, and fair prices. When you choose Purity Feed, you’re choosing a local partner who’s invested in your success.
Let’s get those fields and lawns looking their best!