Lesco Weed And Feed Spreader Settings

Lesco weed and feed spreader settings

Fill your spreader with fertilizer, set it to a low setting and then use your spreader to cover the tarp. Try to achieve the same amount of coverage that you want on your lawn or garden. As you work, you must make sure to keep track of how much fertilizer you're using.

What setting do I use for LESCO fertilizer?

A: Hello, For the Lesco 18-24-12 Starter Fertilizer, according to the product label a setting 15 for a LESCO rotary is recommended or a setting 8 for the Scotts Accugreen 3000.

What setting should I set my spreader?

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.

How do you adjust a LESCO spreader?

Move rate control knob to a higher number if your spreader released less product on the correct setting. Change the rate control knob to a lower setting if the spreader distributed more product than it should. Repeat the test and make adjustments until the spreader is calibrated correctly.

What time of day should I spread weed and feed?

Fertilizing your lawn in the morning enables you to take advantage of cooler temperatures and morning dew to reduce the risk of burning the grass. As you spread the fertilizer and water it in, the nutrients will have the best chance of reaching the roots and being absorbed quickly.

Should I mow before spreading weed and feed?

Mowing. It is recommended that you mow a few days before applying weed and feed and that you wait a few days after applying to mow again. This ensures that the herbicide -- the "weed" part of weed and feed -- has time to be absorbed through the leaves of the weeds and can begin to work.

What should I set my spreader at for fertilizer?

Set your spreader so that the opening(s) in the bottom are ¾ open when engaged. Put 6.5 pounds or 1/5 of a bag of Milorganite into your spreader. Begin fertilizing your lawn, starting along an edge, and continue until the spreader is empty. Leave the spreader where it was when it ran out of Milorganite.

What rate should I spread fertilizer?

One pound of nitrogen or mixed fertilizer is recommended per 1,000 square feet of lawn and your particular fertilizer contains 20% nitrogen. Refer to Table 1 to convert this to five pounds of fertilizer that should be applied per 1,000 square feet.

Does Lesco fertilizer need to be watered in?

DIRECTIONS FOR USE: This LESCO product is a profes- sional quality turf fertilizer for use on all lawn areas. The best results with this product are obtained when it is applied to actively growing grass, and watered into the turf soon after application.

What do numbers mean on fertilizer spreader?

Understanding the Fertilizer Label 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). These three numbers represent the primary nutrients (nitrogen(N) - phosphorus(P) - potassium(K)).

What is the best spreader setting for grass seed?

As with the broadcast spreader, you'll get the best coverage — and avoid striping — by setting your spreader at 50 percent, and then spreading your seed two ways in a crosshatch pattern. Points to remember with drop spreaders include: They're well-suited for small lawns (under 5,000 square feet).

How do you find the spreader constant?

The spreader constant is the number of sensor pulses divided by per cubic foot of material discharged per revolution (CFR).

How do I calibrate my spreader?

How to Calibrate a Spreader

Determine the amount of fertilizer needed for 100 sq. ft. For example, the fertilizer bag weighs 25 lbs. and covers 5,000 sq.
Place this amount in the spreader.
Mark off the area. For a rotary spreader, use a 10-foot by 10-foot area (100 sq. ft). ...
Apply using the suggested setting.

How do you calibrate a Fertiliser spreader?

Step 1: Remove the spreading disc from the gearbox shaft. Step 2: Choose the recommended shutter/aperture opening and let the fertiliser flow for one minute. Step 3: Weigh the caught fertiliser and compair the weight with the required amount (rate, speed and spread width) in the free calculator tool.

How do you calibrate a granular spreader?

How to Calibrate Your Spreader

Step 1: Measure Out The Proper Amount of Fertilizer.
Step 2: Measure Out A Test Area.
Step 3: Measure the Swath Width of Your Spreader. The swath is the area of coverage by your spreader when operating.
Step 4: Load the Spreader and Adjust Settings Following a Test Run.

What is the best month to put down weed and feed?

Weed & Feed products are most effective when weeds are small and actively-growing, namely spring and fall. In spring, wait to apply until you've mowed your lawn two times before applying to be sure it has emerged from dormancy.

What happens if you don't water in weed and feed?

It generally means the active ingredient is absorbed by the roots. Until it gets watered, it will not begin to work properly. Watering after application also washes the herbicide down below the foliage of the grass, reducing contact by people walking on the lawn.

Do you water before or after weed and feed?

It depends on the fertilizer. Some lawn foods perform better when you water them in right after applying, while others—such as some weed-and-feed products—need to be watered a day or two after fertilizing. It all comes down to this: Check the product directions on the bag—they'll tell you when to water.

What happens if you use too much weed and feed?

Applying a weed and feed too often can ruin your lawn, so it's wise to be cautious when using these lawn-care products. It's the herbicide portion of the ingredients that's the main problem. If the weed-destroying chemicals build up, they can also harm turfgrasses.

How long after you put weed and feed down can you mow?

Following the application of weed and feed, you should wait approximately two days after using the product to mow your lawn. This gives time for the herbicide element of the treatment, time to soak into the soil, and begin working prior to any vegetation damage affecting the weed's ability to absorb the herbicide.