Scotts® Turf Builder® Starter® Food for New Grass help seedlings benefit from a combination of nutrients that will satisfy their special needs. The Starter® Food gives new grass a quick start by promoting faster root and blade development, and the 24-25-4 fertilizer ratio providing nutrients for your developing lawn. It is kid and pet-friendly. It improves your lawn's ability to absorb water and nutrients while helping grass grow thicker and quicker