The general answer is no, fertilizer does not go bad if it is properly stored. Liquid fertilizers can have a shelf life between 8-10 years if stored properly (refer to expiration date on product label or contact the manufacturer for more details since all products vary).Click to see full answer. Considering this, how long does Scotts Turf Builder last? Going Green Liquid Turf Builder goes to work immediately, according to the lawn food section of the Scotts company’s website, and begins to green up the lawn within 24 hours. The granular form of Turf Builder, which you need to water in to activate the fertilizer, takes two to five days to show results.One may also ask, does Miracle Grow have an expiration date? Answer: The shelf life of Miracle-Gro Liquid All Purpose Houseplant Food is 3-5 years. Subsequently, question is, what is the shelf life of lawn fertilizer? four years Does crabgrass preventer expire?Scotts — (which also produces Ortho products) fertilizers with no additional additives such as herbicides will keep indefinitely. Products such as weed-and-feed grub control products etc. should be used within three years. Bayer — All of their products will keep indefinitely.