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Spreader settings for Scotts manufactured spreaders are listed on the back of the bag.
If you are using the Vigoro Ultra Turf Lawn Fertilizer(29-0-4) with the Scotts Standard Broadcast Spreader then the setting would be 5.
Unfortunately, there is no conversion. The spreaders are calibrated differently.
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The spreader setting for Scotts Southern Turf Builder when using the EZ Broadcast spreader by Republic is 3.5. If you are using the EZ Drop Spreader by Republic the spreader setting is 6.5.
Setting for scotts rotary spreader of 13-13-13 fertilizer?
You would want to use spreader setting 3.25
While it is not exact these settings will provide a general guide when applying powdered or pelletized lime using most Scotts Spreaders. Please note we always suggest testing the pH level prior to an application of lime, to ensure that it would be reuqired and it takes roughly 40#-50# per 1,000 sq ft of lime to change the pH of the soil 1 level. and it can take up to 6 months for the change to occur in the soil.Turf Builder Drop Spreaders/AccuGreen/Scotts metal drop (including PF models) spreader:10# per 1000 sq. ft. - Setting of 11.530# per 1000 sq. ft. - Setting of 1240# per 1000 sq. ft. - Setting of 15.550# per 1000 sq. ft. - Setting of 17.5Basic/Turf BuilderDeluxe/Turf BuilderEdgeGuard (Mini and DLX)/Standard/LP Standard/SpeedyGreen/EdgeGuard:30# per 1000 sq. ft. - Setting of 1040# per 1000 sq. ft. - Setting of 7.5, go over the area twice50# per 1000 sq. ft. - Setting of 7, go over the area three timesEasyGreen spreader:10# - Setting of 2830# - Setting of 27, go over the area three times40# - Setting of 27, go over the area four times50# - Setting of 27, go over the area five times
While it is not exact these settings will provide a general guide when applying powdered or pelletized lime using most Scotts Spreaders. Please note we always suggest testing the pH level prior to an application of lime, to ensure that it would be reuqired and it takes roughly 40#-50# per 1,000 sq ft of lime to change the pH of the soil 1 level. and it can take up to 6 months for the change to occur in the soil.Turf Builder Drop Spreaders/AccuGreen/Scotts metal drop (including PF models) spreader:10# per 1000 sq. ft. - Setting of 11.530# per 1000 sq. ft. - Setting of 1240# per 1000 sq. ft. - Setting of 15.550# per 1000 sq. ft. - Setting of 17.5Basic/Turf BuilderDeluxe/Turf BuilderEdgeGuard (Mini and DLX)/Standard/LP Standard/SpeedyGreen/EdgeGuard:30# per 1000 sq. ft. - Setting of 1040# per 1000 sq. ft. - Setting of 7.5, go over the area twice50# per 1000 sq. ft. - Setting of 7, go over the area three timesEasyGreen spreader:10# - Setting of 2830# - Setting of 27, go over the area three times40# - Setting of 27, go over the area four times50# - Setting of 27, go over the area five times
While it is not exact these settings will provide a general guide when applying powdered or pelletized lime using most Scotts Spreaders. Please note we always suggest testing the pH level prior to an application of lime, to ensure that it would be reuqired and it takes roughly 40#-50# per 1,000 sq ft of lime to change the pH of the soil 1 level. and it can take up to 6 months for the change to occur in the soil.Turf Builder Drop Spreaders/AccuGreen/Scotts metal drop (including PF models) spreader:10# per 1000 sq. ft. - Setting of 11.530# per 1000 sq. ft. - Setting of 1240# per 1000 sq. ft. - Setting of 15.550# per 1000 sq. ft. - Setting of 17.5Basic/Turf BuilderDeluxe/Turf BuilderEdgeGuard (Mini and DLX)/Standard/LP Standard/SpeedyGreen/EdgeGuard:30# per 1000 sq. ft. - Setting of 1040# per 1000 sq. ft. - Setting of 7.5, go over the area twice50# per 1000 sq. ft. - Setting of 7, go over the area three timesEasyGreen spreader:10# - Setting of 2830# - Setting of 27, go over the area three times40# - Setting of 27, go over the area four times50# - Setting of 27, go over the area five times
For a drop spreader 7, broadcast 5
Depending on how much lime you wish to spread on your lawn or garden, the setting will vary. To achieve an application rate of 1.75 lbs. per 1000 square feet a setting of 3 is used. An application rate of 2.25 lbs. for the same area requires a setting of 3.5 and 3.5 lbs. per 1000 square feet can be reached with a setting of 4.