Recommended Grass Seed Spreader Settings
If you are putting down grass seed this year, we recommend using the following spreader settings.
Scotts Spreaders
Basic, Turf Builder, EdgeGuard Mini, Standard, Deluxe EdgeGuard, Turf Builder EdgeGuard DLX, Lawn Pro & Speedy Green
- Tuff Play Overseeding (4 lbs. per 1,000 sq. ft.) – Setting 13
- Tuff Play New Lawn Seeding (8 lbs. per 1,000 sq. ft.) – Setting 13, go over lawn twice
- MGC Shady Overseeding (2 lbs. per 1,000 sq. ft.) – Setting 8
- MGC Shady New Lawn Seeding (4 lbs. per 1,000 sq. ft.) – Setting 11
- MGC Sunny Overseeding (1.5 lbs. per 1000 sq. ft.) – Setting 7
- MGC Sunny New Lawn Seeding (3 lbs. per 1000 sq. ft.) Setting 9
Earthway Spreaders, All Broadcast Models
- Tuff Play Overseeding (4 lbs. per 1,000 sq. ft.) – Setting 22
- Tuff Play New Lawn Seeding (8 lbs. per 1,000 sq. ft.) – Setting 22, go over lawn twice
- MGC Shady Overseeding (2 lbs. per 1,000 sq. ft.) – Setting 16
- MGC Shady New Lawn Seeding (4 lbs. per 1,000 sq. ft.) – Setting 20
- MGC Sunny Overseeding (1.5 lbs. per 1000 sq. ft.) – Setting 14
- MGC Sunny New Lawn Seeding (3. lbs. per 1000 sq. ft.) – Setting 18
Please note: these settings are approximates as actual application rate will vary based on your walking pace, stride and the terrain.