What setting do you put fertilizer spreader on?
Set your spreader so that it’s ¾ open when engaged. If, for example, the spreader is calibrated 1 to 20, set it at 15. Place eight pounds of Milorganite into the spreader’s hopper.
What do numbers mean on Scotts rotary spreader?
For fertilizer spreaders the numbers usually represent the amount of fertilizer that is to be applied over a specific square feet of land. These macronutrients are known as NPK. N stands for Nitrogen, P for Phosphorus and K for Potassium.
When using a rotary spreader How much should you overlap?
By overlapping 50% you create the most consistent application. For some professional level spreaders, there are further adjustments that will shift the pattern right or left depending on the size of the granule, but that’s beyond the scope of this Tip.
Should you overlap fertilizer?
Slightly overlap so as to be sure to not leave any gaps but not so much as to increase the number of passes you have to make. Another benefit of applying to the perimeter first is that you can cut off the application of fertilizer as you make the turn.
How do you use Fertiliser spreader?
A spreader is the most efficient and effective way to spread fertiliser over your lawn. If you’ve been thinking about whether or not to buy one, read on! Most people at one time or another have spread fertiliser out over a lawn.
How big does a rotary spreader set up?
Rotary Spreaders Spreader Range Setting: 3 lbs. / 1,000 sq. ft. Setting: 4 lbs. / 1,000 sq. ft. Setting: 5 lbs. / 1,000 sq. ft. 1-10 2 ½ 3 ½ 4 1-18 3 4 5 1-24 14 16 18 1-40 25 30 33
What’s the best way to set a spreader?
1. Divide 100 by the square foot the bag of fertilizer covers 2. Multiply the weight of the bag by this number 3. The answer is the amount of fertilizer needed to cover 100 sq. ft. 4. Place this amount in the spreader 5. Mark off a 10 ft. x 10 ft. area 6. Apply using the suggested setting
What should the drop rate be on a Scotts spreader?
If you’ve got a regular broadcast spreader, the number means Scotts spreader settings lbs per 1000 square feet area. If you’re using a push broadcast spreader and want to seed a land for the first time, you can set a drop rate number somewhere between 7-8. If the land is not new, the setting can be somewhere between 4/5.
Where to find spreader settings on Scotts lawn care products?
Spreader settings for Scotts® Lawn Care products can be found on the product package. You can also find spreader settings on our product information pages (Lawn Food, Grass Seed, Weed Control, and Insect, Grub & Disease Control). Spreader settings can be found on the “Details & Usage” tab on the product information pages.