The throw and grow is cheap and you get what you pay for when it comes to cheap seed at Wal-Mart. Now I have given it a try and I have had it to come up. But the one thing about it is that it's mainly annual rye. If I suggested Rye grass to a person that is wanting something fast then I would tell you to spend the extra dollar and buy Marshall or the Gulf brand they are near the same and they come up quick. Most of this type of grass is planted on golf courses and deer will eat it only cause they may not have anything else to choose from. But in my mind I will tell you that annual rye is mainly for cattle or horses. But I have done a lot of reasearch on many types of seeds for wildlife and I will say plant something that is going to last you. Yes It may cost a bit more but in the long run it is cheaper. But if you have to plant it and you would like to see the other seeds come up also based on the spot you plant put out 25 to 50 lbs of 13-13-13 fertilizer and 50 to 75 lbs of Lime. You can never have to much Lime when you don't take a soil sample.