What setting should I put my fertilizer 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 dial for on fertilizer spreader?

After choosing the best broadcast spreader for your yard, locate the orange dial on the spreader and turn it to the setting indicated on the seed or fertilizer bag. Turn clockwise for a higher setting of 12 or 14, which is for larger granules or grass seed, or counterclockwise to reach a lower setting of three or five.

How do you calibrate a Lesco fertilizer spreader?

To recalibrate your LESCO rotary spreader after a period of use, adjust the rate control arm to the ”24” position. Open the operating lever and insert the even-numbered LESCO Calibration Gauge into one of the open holes in the hopper bottom.

What setting do I use for Step 1 spreader?

SPREADER SETTINGS: Scotts Wizz Spreader – Set to 3.75.

Are drop spreaders better than broadcast spreaders?

A broadcast spreader will take extra care to make sure different parts of the lawn receive an even coverage. A drop spreader, as previously mentioned, is more precise because it doesn’t broadcast the granular product or seed and doesn’t change the amount spread based on a changing walking pace.

What setting do I use for Lesco fertilizer?

A: Good afternoon We recommend that you use a setting of 6 to 6.5 for the Lesco 18-24-12. The Elite spreader is usually about a 1/4 to 1/2 setting higher than their EdgeGuard and the setting on the EdgeGuard is 6.

What setting to overseed a lawn?

Agway recommends a setting of 15 for overseeding and 18 for a new lawn when using either their rotary spreader or an Earthway rotary spreader. With an Agway drop spreader, use a setting of 18 for overseeding and 22 for new seeding.

Which is better drop or rotary spreader?

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.

When should you use a drop spreader?

Unlike broadcast spreaders, drop spreaders will drop granular product at the same rate regardless of how fast or slow you walk. One example of the ideal use for a drop spreader would be around sidewalks and driveways. Granular fertilizers stain pavement.

Which is better rotary or drop spreader?

Opt for a rotary spreader if you regularly work over a large swath of lawn or soil area as it helps cover a greater distance in less time than a drop spreader. Purchase a rotary spreader if you are looking for the easiest, lightest pushing workout.

What are the spreader settings on a Lesco fertilizer bag?

Each bag of fertilizer includes spreader settings to apply the correct amount of pounds for each 1,000 square feet of lawn. The type of Lesco spreader you use dictates how to set it. The two types of spreaders are drop and broadcast styles.

Why choose Lesco® fertilizers?

LESCO® fertilizers offer leading formulations and a proven track record for healthy, long-term results. We’ve dedicated more than 50 years to studying and perfecting the science of growing turfgrass.

What size drop spreader do I need for my fertilizer?

At 3.5lbs/1000 sq ft, the Cyclone Rotary Spreader works with 4.5 while the Earthway Rotary Spreader sticks with 14. As for the Stargreen and Vigoro Spreaders, they work perfectly with a setting of 4. Do you prefer drop spreaders for your fertilizers?

Why buy Lesco® seed?

When you purchase a bag of LESCO® seed, you can be confident that you’re going to get exactly what you paid for. We don’t use fillers, ensuring maximum coverage for full and complete seed establishment. When you choose LESCO herbicides, fungicides and insecticides, you’re buying trust.