Variations in physical characteristics of material applied, walking speed, and roughness of ground surface may require slightly different spreader settings. Due to the above conditions, the Manufacturer makes no warranty as to the uniformity of coverage actually obtained from the settings listed.
What setting should I use on Scotts spreader?
For application using a pushed broadcast spreader, Scotts recommends a setting of 5 1/2 when overseeding and a bare-lawn setting of 8 1/4. With a handheld broadcast spreader, Scotts recommends a setting of 4 when overseeding or seeding a new lawn but suggests that the sower make two perpendicular passes for new areas.
What setting should I put my spreader on?
Place your spreader setting on a low setting (usually one-fourth of the spreader setting range or less). Spread the material over a 50 x 20-foot area (1,000 square feet). If there is material left over, increase your setting. If you come up short, decrease your setting.
What are the numbers on Scotts Turf Builder?
The fertilizer analysis is 28-0-3 or 28 percent nitrogen, no phosphorous, and 3 percent potassium. Scotts Turf Builder with Summer Guard not only provides insect protection for a lawn but also helps strengthen turf against heat and drought. The active ingredient for insect control is bifenthrin at .
What setting should I set the Edgeguard Mini for fertilizer?
The Edgeguard Mini can hold up to 5,000 square feet of lawn products, like fertilizer and seed. With dial settings from 2 to 15, this broadcast spreader can handle a wide range of different sized products. When applying grass seed for a new lawn, or repairing bare spots, set the orange dial to 13.
How do I set the spreader on my earthway product?
When using the spreader with EarthWay products, the setting for the coverage and spread rate desired is located on the packaging. For material from other manufacturers, set the spreader based on desired coverage rates as well as fertilizer particle or grass seed size.
Where can I find spreader settings for Scotts® products?
Spreader settings can be found on the “Details & Usage” tab for that product. Or, visit the spreader settings tool. Spreader settings for Scotts® lawn food can be found on product packages and the product information pages. Click here for the Scotts® Turf Builder® Lawn Food product page.
How much weight can a broadcast spreader hold?
EarthWay broadcast spreaders made for the homeowner have hoppers that hold up to 65 pounds of material, with commercial models holding up to 100 pounds. The spreaders are made to roll smoothly over bumps to help keep the spread rate even.
How do I calibrate my earthway e-ven-spred settings?
Experts from AgriSupply provide a series of diagrams and some charts to help you calibrate your EarthWay E-VEN-SPRED settings. For instance, if you are using a 20-pound bag of seed to cover 10,000 square feet, or 2.0 pounds per square foot, you should use setting 13.
