Scotts Spreader Settings: Find the Ideal Calibration for Your Grass Seed

The correct setting for a Scotts spreader for grass seed depends on the type of grass seed you are using. Here are the recommended settings for different types of grass seeds:

Fine fescues (including creeping red fescue, chewings fescue, and hard fescue):

- Setting: 1.5 to 2

- Broadcast rate: 5 to 10 lbs per 1,000 sq. ft.

Kentucky bluegrass:

- Setting: 2.5 to 3

- Broadcast rate: 5 to 10 lbs per 1,000 sq. ft.

Perennial ryegrass:

- Setting: 3.5 to 4

- Broadcast rate: 5 to 15 lbs per 1,000 sq. ft.

Tall fescue:

- Setting: 4.5 to 5

- Broadcast rate: 8 to 15 lbs per 1,000 sq. ft.

Bermudagrass:

- Setting: 5.5 to 6

- Broadcast rate: 10 to 15 lbs per 1,000 sq. ft.

Zoysiagrass:

- Setting: 5.5 to 6

- Broadcast rate: 8 to 12 lbs per 1,000 sq. ft.

Bahiagrass:

- Setting: 5.5 to 6

- Broadcast rate: 10 to 15 lbs per 1,000 sq. ft.

Please note that these are general guidelines only, and the actual setting may need to be adjusted based on your specific spreader model and the condition of your lawn. Always refer to the manufacturer's instructions for your Scotts spreader for specific settings and recommendations.