FERTILIZER
PARTICLE SIZE
BAG RATE
Pounds of fertilizer used
per 1,000 sq. ft. of coverage
APPROX.
SETTING
APPROX.
SPREAD
WIDTH
Large, heavy
particles
5
10
15
6
9
11
12 FT.
12 FT.
12 FT.
Medium- mixed
particles
5
10
15
5
7
9
10 FT.
10 FT.
10 FT.
Small particles
(nitrogen)
1
2
3
2
4
5
10 FT.
10 FT.
10 FT.
Mixed size particles
-some fines
5
10
15
6
9
11
8 FT.
8 FT.
8 FT.
Light weight
particles
5
10
15
4
5
6
6 FT.
To
8 FT.
RATE SETTING CONVERSION
The conversions should be used as guidelines for establishing proper rate settings for the particular product
being applied. Steps for obtaining the most accurate settings are outlined in the “How to Determine Spreader
Settings and Spread Width” section of this manual.
These settings are approximate and may vary due to physical characteristics of the product. Walking speed.
wear, condition of the turf and humidity, may cause actual rate setting to deviate. No expressed nor implied
warranty or guarantee is provided as to coverage or uniformity indicated by these rate settings.
Meyer
HOTSHOT
Setting
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
Prizelawn
BF-1 /SS,HVO,
CBRlll,
Setting
G
H
J
K
M
N
N1/2
O
P1/2
Q
R
S
T
U
V
X
Z
Lesco
Hi-WHEEL
Setting
E
F
G
H
I
J
K
L
—
—
M
N
O
—
P
R
S
Scott
Speedy Green
Setting
—
—
2
—
3
—
4
—
5
—
6
—
7
—
8
—
—
Scotts
R8A/SR-1,
AP&SR2000
Setting
I
J
L
M
O
P
—
Q
—
S
T
U
—
V
W
X
Z
The following provides approximate
Meyer HOTSHOT
settings for those units listed.
The following provides approximate
Meyer HOTSHOT
settings when only the product weight, square foot
coverage, and visual inspection of the material is available.
