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I have a Scotts speedy green 3000 rotary spreader and I'm putting down new seed. What would be the best setting? As well as the setting for starter fertilizer?
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Speedy Green setting is about 1 number greater than the Scotts Standard number. So, if for the standard it calls for a setting of 4.5, the speedy green should be 5.5 to 5.75.
I cross referenced a product on the Scotts website that uses the same settings as one of those listed on the Lesco website and I found my settings that way.
In my case I was using Lesco Pre-M 0.86% 0-0-7 and wanted to apply 5.3 lbs/1000ft. My spreader was a Scotts Turf Builder EdgeGuard Mini with settings from 0-15. I found out by cross referencing that the Scotts Speedy Green 1000 and my spreader used the same settings. So I ended up using the recommended setting of 5.5, as listed on the Lesco website for the Scotts Speedy Green 1000, to apply 5.3 lbs/1000ft of pre emergent using my Scotts EdgeGuard Mini.
If you are planning to overseed or reseed your yard, it would be best to use a rotary spreader instead of a drop spreader. When spreading seed set the spreader on 2 or 3, It really depends on the square footage of your yard. If you purchased seed from a local nursery or hardware store, read the bag and it will have the correct spreader setting on the bag. If you just bought a few pounds and the clerk weighted it up for you, you probably can call and ask the clerk for the spreader setting. But I'm pretty sure setting 3 will work just fine.
That is not going to be easy. Most equipment that is under $100 is considered disposable and replacement parts are not easy to find.
The best option is to track another spreader down on www.Craigslist.org. Pull off the parts you need (or use the replacement spreader as purchased if it is better than the one you own.
Good luck and sorry I don't have a parts source for you.
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