What do the numbers mean on Scotts spreader?

What do the numbers mean on Scotts spreader?

What do the numbers mean on a fertilizer spreader? All fertilizer labels have three bold numbers. The first number is the amount of nitrogen (N), the second number is the amount of phosphate (P2O5) and the third number is the amount of potash (K2O). Phosphorus is provided as 0-46-0 and potash as 0-0-60 or 0-0-50.

How do I know how much fertilizer to put down?

You should apply 10 pounds of the fertilizer per 1,000 square feet (five pounds from the table multiplied by the two pound recommendation). * When using a soluble inorganic nitrogen fertilizer a typical recommendation is to use only one pound of nitrogen per 1,000 square feet for a single application.

What should I set my Scotts spreader for lime?

Pelletized lime should be applied every other year (approximately 15 lbs./1,000 ft²) once you have your soil pH to its optimum level, which is between 6.0 and 6.5….Lime.

How to calibrate Scotts Speedy Green 2000 lawn spreader?

Calibrate broadcast spreaders for even applications of fertilizer on your lawn. The Speedy Green 2000 lawn spreader is manufactured by the Scotts Company as part of their product line of garden tools, seed and fertilizers. This broadcast spreader has a wheeled hopper on the front and a mower-like handle so you can walk behind it.

How to adjust turn rate on Scotts drop spreader?

Heavy duty frame for optimum stability. Turn rate control to correct setting listed on the back of each Scotts product. Overlap swaths slightly by lining up the arrow on the hopper with the wheel track from previous row. This is not the product label. Always read and follow the product label before use. Need an answer to a product question?

When to use Scotts Turf Builder classic drop spreader?

Use the Scotts Turf Builder Classic Drop Spreader to apply grass seed and fertilizer in spring, summer or fall. The large hopper holds up to 10,000 sq. ft. of Scotts Lawn Care Products and is fully assembled. 22-inch spread pattern for maximum coverage and accuracy. Heavy duty frame for optimum stability.

What’s the best way to apply Scotts Turf Builder?

Apply to wet or dry lawn. If temperatures are consistently exceeding 90°F, water immediately after application to reduce stress on your lawn. For best results, use a Scotts® spreader.

How to set the Scotts 2000 lawn drop?

Fill the hopper with the product. Start walking. Pull the trigger control towards the handle and hold it in position to broadcast the material. Release the trigger control before you stop moving the spreader to avoid dropping a pile of the fertilizer or seeds on one place.

What should the setting be on a Scotts drop spreader?

Drop spreaders such as the Scotts AccuGreen 2000 resemble troughs on wheels. They drop the seeds or fertilizer only on the ground directly under them. Packages of feed and seed tell you what setting to use for different types of spreaders. The right setting keeps your spreader from over or under applying the product.

When to use Scotts 4 step weed control?

Utilize the entire Scotts® 4 Step program for a better lawn. Not for use on dichondra or bentgrass lawns. Apply when grass is dry. Set spreader: See spreader settings above for the appropriate setting for your spreader. For best results, use a Scotts® spreader.

How to set micrometer rate on Scotts lawn drop?

Turn the micrometer rate-setting barrel with your fingers until the number 6 is visible through the window. Squeeze the trigger control against the spreader’s handle. Look at the shutoff bar and verify that its front edge is in alignment with the calibration line.