Ortho Spreader Settings Conversion Chart

1. Drop Spreader Settings Conversion Charts
2. Scotts Spreader Settings Conversion Chart
3. Lesco Spreader Settings Conversion Chart

The following chart is meant to provide general guidance when an actual setting is not available. Be aware, the age and condition of the spreader may affect the flow of the product. The spreader may also need to be calibrated to get the proper coverage.

Spreader Settings Calculator. To get spreader settings for our product and your spreader, please select from the options below and click 'Get Spreader Settings'. If your spreader is not listed for the selected product, we have provided a generic setting chart for your convenience. These charts are a starting point for finding the gauge setting for your Gandy Spreader. Determine the RATE. Read the product label and determine the rate to be applied on pounds per acre. 1 Acre = 43,560 square feet. If rate is expressed in: Multiply by: To get rate in: Pounds per acre Pounds per 100 sq. Kilograms per Hectare. You should also calibrate your spreader(s) for each granular product that you use because products vary in density, size, active ingredient, and nutrient content. Fertilizer and pesticide manufacturers often provide recommended spreader settings on the product labels. These correspond to particular spreader models and application rates. Scotts Spreader Settings Comparison Chart has a variety pictures that related to locate out the most recent pictures of Scotts Spreader Settings Comparison Chart here, and also you can acquire the pictures through our best scotts spreader settings comparison chart collection. SPREADER SETTINGS CONVERSION 17.106468 STEPS ARE AS FOLLOWED: 1. Find the LESCO Calibration Gauge setting that is on the bag of LESCO® product 2. Find that setting on the attached conversion chart 3. Cross reference this setting over to your spreader EXAMPLE: Dimension.10% 19-0-6 has a LESCO® spreader setting of 15.

Calibrating Your Spreader

1. Divide 100 by the square foot the bag of fertilizer covers
2. Multiply the weight of the bag by this number
3. The answer is the amount of fertilizer needed to cover 100 sq. ft.
4. Place this amount in the spreader
5. Mark off a 10 ft. x 10 ft. area
6. Apply using the suggested setting

Example

If the fertilizer bag weighs 25 lbs. and covers 5,000 square feet:

100 sq. ft.
———— x 25 lbs. = ½ lb.
5,000 sq. ft.

• ½ lb. of product is needed to cover 100 square feet.

Troubleshooting

Drop Spreader Settings Conversion Charts

• If the fertilizer runs out before completing the area, decrease the setting. Mark off another 10’ x 10’ area and repeat the test until the correct application rate is achieved.
• If there is product remaining in the spreader, increase the setting. Mark off another 10’ x 10’ area and repeat the test until the correct application rate is achieved.

Scotts Spreader Settings Conversion Chart

Lesco Spreader Settings Conversion Chart