What setting should I set my spreader?

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.

How do you adjust a drop spreader?

Operate the spreader over a large enough sheet of plastic, cloth, or paper, such as a painter’s drop cloth, to capture all the material. Measure the area covered as: distance x swath width. Collect and weigh the material on the sheet. Adjust the rate setting and repeat the process until the desired rate is achieved.

Are all drop spreader settings the same?

All settings are for guidance only. Variations in product density and granule size can affect flow rate. Wear and tear can affect the performance of the individual spreader. Avoid over-dosing at all times.

What number do I set my Scotts broadcast spreader to?

Turn the dial clockwise for a higher setting. This is good for larger granules of fertilizer, as the opening which the lawn fertilizer will be passing through is larger. On a Scotts spreader, a high setting would be 12 or 14.

Can I use a drop spreader for grass seed?

But a drop spreader won’t work as efficiently as a grass seed spreader because it doesn’t cover a full area at once when applying seed. Then keep your paths tight as you walk back and forth, and the broadcast spreader will lay down a ton of seed ensuring you get a thick lawn once the grass germinates.

Is drop spreader better than broadcast?

Drop spreaders are particularly valuable when you must be precise in the product’s release, whereas a broadcast spreader’s main function is to efficiently broadcast in all directions. Drop spreaders will also make sure you don’t waste any product as you’re spreading.

Should you fertilize before or after cutting lawn?

Should I fertilize my lawn before or after I mow? It is recommended to mow before applying fertilizer.

What are the default settings for a drop spreader?

Generic Settings for Drop Spreaders; Spreader dial range 3 lbs/1,000 sq. ft 4 lbs/1,000 sq. ft 5 lbs/1,000 sq. ft; 1 – 12: 2: 3½: 4½: 1 – 20: 4: 5: 6: 1 – 30: 13: 15: 17

What should the calibration be on a drop spreader?

Calibration and fertilizer settings vary depending on the type of spreader. Drop spreaders use a gravity-fed system that drops the contents evenly between the two spreader wheels. You must make each pass so there are no gaps in the spreader rows to ensure even coverage.

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