Step Five is arguably the most important application of the year. While your grass may appear to stop growing above ground, the roots are more active than ever, storing energy for the winter. Basin’s Best 20-4-20 is a balanced 20% Nitrogen, 4% Phosphorus, 20% Potassium blend that focuses on underground storage. This puts the lawn “to bed” with a full tank of gas, ensuring that it survives the winter and explodes with life the moment the ground thaws.
Key Features
- Carbohydrate Storage: The 20% Nitrogen in late fall isn’t for top growth (which has slowed down); it’s converted into carbohydrates and stored in the roots. This is the fuel your lawn will use to “wake up” and turn green next March.
- Winter Antifreeze: The high 20% Potassium level increases the concentration of cell sap. This acts like a natural antifreeze, protecting the crown and roots of the grass from freezing and desiccation (drying out) during bitter winter winds.
- The Spring Advantage: Lawns that receive a high-potassium winterizer are the first to green up in the spring—often weeks ahead of untreated lawns—without the need for heavy, surge-inducing spring fertilizers.
We recommend applying Step Five to your lawn between Oct 15th – Nov 15 for proper winter feeding and protection against sub zero ground temperatures.
Spreader Settings: 5 lbs per 1,000 ft.
| Lesco | 22 |
| EarthWay | 17 |
| Scotts | 5.5 |
| Spyker | 5.5 |
