large granuale size---what spreader do you use? Home depot ones are too small for the granuales
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See Amazon.com for Lesco High Wheel Fertilizer Spreader with Manual Deflector - 101186 - Replaces 091186. I purchased mine from LESCO (not from an Amazon source) over 15 - 20 years ago. It may be overkill for a lot of people! But, it is a very, very good spreader. It spreads very evenly and uniformly with one half to one third overlap -- one must calibrate it for the correct size opening. Depending on the size of the area to be covered and time spent, a person can carefully spread by hand -- if done about half rate walking North-South and about half rate walking East-West.
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Re: Lesco spreader settings. http://www.theturftrade.com/general/11-05-13/Spreader_Settings.aspx . . .
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Have you ever feed pigeons? Put on a rubber glove and spread it around, it will be gone before you can say f you
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I originally used a small handheld spreader from Amazon...it is red, but I don't remember the brand but was the best seller. It worked OK. I found it easiest to put on a nitrile glove and spread by hand. Keep in mind this stuff will kill everything and you want to deploy it very tactically.
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The area I was covering was approx. 240 sq. ft., so I also used a glove and tosses it by hand. Where I was working had nothing by weeds, but depending where you're using it, proceed with caution.
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Not sure. I bought mine last fall and threw away the information on the spreader. I recommend you contact the manufacturer.
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I have used this spreader only for fertilizer. My opinion is that it was designed to spread dry granular material and that would be fertilizer. It is a great fertilizer spreader.
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You can use any spreader that will be able to spread 4 lbs. per 4,000 sq. ft.
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This peel has a usable conveyor size of about 12 x 14. If you want it bigger, get the extension kit. BTW- I know you!
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I used it to spread powdered lime - I set it on the lightest setting and made several rounds to ensure even coverage. principle should be the same for small seeds. Hopefully other more experienced gardeners/farmers can give a more precise answer.
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Our handheld spreader has a swath of approximately 4 feet. This means that product will be dispensed apporoximately 2 feet on each side of the spreader.
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"U" type is not to be used with spreader bar. I bought this with the hammock and the second (last) video explains whyVivere Double Hammock with Space-Saving Steel Stand, Tropical
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I don't know but I bet you can find ot on their web site. I can vouch for my spreader though, it works just as advertised with those pneumatic tires and ability to hold a whole bag of lawn food it negotiates my tree root laced lawn easily.
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If I had a large area to seed I would definitely use this spreader, utilizing one of the smaller setting numbers. You'll need to check the specs on the seed product itself for the recommended settings; if this is not easily obtainable sometimes you can contact the manufacturer (Earthway) for their guidelines. But the range of settings for the Earthway spreader makes it very versatile.
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I have not used this spreader to spread salt (sodium chloride). The fertilizer I have spread is granular like salt and works fine. Thing you may want to consider are:1. The spread pattern can be up to twenty feet wide and you may not want salt everywhere.2. The salt needs to be dry to insure good flow in the spreader.3. The salt can be corrosion to metal parts, so you have to clean the spreader after use (fertilizer or salt).
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I have used this spreader many times for fertilzer and grass seed. The only time I have ran into an issue is with the longer grass seed but opening up to the largest setting resolved the clogging issue. The only suggestion I would have and not to state the obvious but have you checked to see if the largest setting on the dial is actually opening the holes on the bottom all the way. It may be possible it is not assembled correctly where the holes are still partially closed even when you are on setting 10.
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D. Powell I think that I bought some of these containers in this size but the shipping containers are long since gone. I suggest that you contact Sterilite. If you have a problem with this Amazon should be able to contact them and they will let you know. (Post Script) They are really good containers. Good Luck Bob
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yes, slow the drop rate and walk slower, also tilt the spreader forward as your walking. You can also tilt the spreader up on one wheel (only one of the wheels spins the spreader wheel) for small strips and around flower beds. some times i use a hand held spreader . I have two of these, i bought in 2008 used all year round salt and fertilizer. I do about 20 yards 5 times a year with fertilizer. Have 12 jobs i salt sidewalks in winter. This would last home owner for a lifetime. Some of the bolts rusted but were easily replace.
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i doubt the usual spreader would work smoothly with this product, 'cause the granules are in irregular shapes and the sizes are pretty big. they will not going down the small opening on the bottom of the spreader, and when you try to turn the wheel to shoot out the granules, they will immediately clog the spreading mechanism and you may have difficulty to turn the wheel handle. that's why i've returned several spreaders in different brands and had to use gloved hand the sow the granules. this green light crabgrass preventer2 is a little bit more effective than the similar scotts products, but would only showed lawn improvement for a few days, then the crabgrass would explode even more seriously. that's why i am pondering to change the front/backyard lawns with desert plants. there's no cure....save your money.
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Short answer, NO. The spreader is made for granular material like fertilizer or weed killer. The openings are too small for something like manure.
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I assume the question pertains to powdered lime, not crushed lime. I can't see why the spreader would have any problem with powdered lime, as long as the lime is kept dry so it can't 'settle' or 'bind' with itself. Check with the manufacturer as to the application, and which of the two different impellors they offer would be the best to use.