Check the fertilizer bag for instructions. It will tell you the number to set it at for a drop spreader and a broadcast spreader.
Howdy Shan,
Most spreaders will use a 3-6 setting depending on the size of the granule and the type of spreader you have . You need to take into consideration your walking pace as well because over fertilizing will damage your grass.
Happy Gardening,Coach Dave
SOURCE: I have a Scott Rotary Fertilizer Spreader. When I
If the wheels turn( that is you can push the spreader easily) but the vertical shaft that spins the broadcasting plate doesn't, seems like the gears connecting the axle to that vertical shaft are worn; but if the wheels just slide along the gropund without turning then it would seem something right under the bin is keeping the verical shaft from turning. But I'm NOT an expert; I'm looking for an answer myself,
SOURCE: Need a quick way to convert Scott's settings to Earthway setting
add 10 - scotts turfbuilder spread at 4 on a scotts spreader should be on setting # 14 on an earthway spreader. happy yardening !
SOURCE: I have a Scotts Accugreen 3000 Drop Spreader. How
I found drop-rate tables at http://www.vigoro.com/ProductCategories/WeedInsectControl/SummerFertilizer/ProductDetails/Spreader+Settings.htm and http://www.bayeradvanced.com/media/productlabel/502840A_label.pdf. I don't know how accurate they are, but they are consistent with one another so I'm using them :)
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