Lesco Pre Emergent 0-0-7 Spreader Settings

July 25, 2024 Post a Comment

Lesco pre emergent 0-0-7 spreader settings

For pre-emergent herbicides, put the setting on or a notch above one quarter. (If there are 20 notches, 5-6 would be the setting.) On hand-held spreaders, if there are 5 or fewer settings lower the setting to 3, or even 2. If a hand-held spreader has 10 or more settings, put the setting on or a notch above one quarter.

How do you calculate spreader settings?

Calibrating Your Spreader

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

What should I set my spreader at?

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.

Can you put out too much pre-emergent?

Common pre-emergent application mistakes Applying too much herbicide can harm the grass and other vegetation surrounding the weeds, and can cause issues later on when you go to reseed that area.

What temperature should I spread pre-emergent?

It is always best to apply your pre-emergent right before the soil reaches 50-55 degrees.

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).

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)).

How do you spread LESCO fertilizer?

Apply this product with drop or rotary spreaders designed to apply granular herbicides. Avoid the use of spreaders that would apply this product in narrow rows or concentrated bands.

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 fast to walk when fertilizing?

The next thing to think about is walking speed, which most people tend to stay around three to three and a half miles per hour. Which, if I'm to equate that to a visual, I would say that it looks like a double-fast walk. Another key being that whatever speed you begin at, should be the speed that you finish at.

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 do the settings mean on a drop spreader?

A spreader setting is the rate in which you apply product to your lawn. Each Jonathan Green product has recommended rates of application and coverage based on bag size.

How much should a spreader overlap?

Overlapping 2 to 3 inches should be sufficient with a drop spreader. With a rotary spreader, overlap the pattern one-quarter to one-third of its width. For an irregular shaped lawn, apply a header strip completely around its edge. Then, move back and forth across the lawn.

Do you overlap with a broadcast spreader?

Your current pass should spread product so it overlaps by a couple of feet the edge of the pattern of product spread from the previous pass (25% overlap).

Is it OK if it rains after applying pre-emergent?

We use a surfactant with all our weed control products to help them stick to the leaf of the plant better. As long as our product has 3 to 4 hours to sit on the weeds before it rains, it will still be effective.

How long should pre-emergent be down before rain?

Most products call for 0.5 inches of irrigation or rain within 21 days after application. If you're working with a non-irrigated area or a drip zone, apply the pre-emergent just before rain is anticipated.

What time of day should I apply pre-emergent?

The best time to apply is the when the daytime highs drop to the mid-70s for about three to five days in a row. Since a pre-emergent application will not last through the following summer, make a pre-emergent application late spring or early summer (see Spring Herbicide Application map).

What happens if you put down pre-emergent too early?

Most pre-emergent formulations are effective for about eight weeks after they have been applied. This is why timing is important. Applied too early, the material may have lost its effectiveness by the time seeds sprout - especially if spring is cold and the soil is slow to warm.

Should I mow before spreading pre-emergent?

Using Pre-emergent Herbicides Since pre-emergent herbicide must be washed into the soil to be effective, you can mow before applying it, however you should wait a few days after application to mow again.