Best spreader settings for Grass Seed & Lawn Feed

Best spreader settings for Grass Seed & Lawn Feed

If you have a small lawn e.g. below 50m2, then many of our products can simply be applied fro the bag. However, if you have a large lawn e.g. above 50m2, then you're best bet would be a spreader.

Spreaders come in many forms and are programmed to sow different sized granules at different application rates depending on the settings.

So, if you're unsure which setting yours needs to be on, then it's best to check the manufacturers guide based on the granule size and recommended application rate.

However, this article gives you recommended settings for many of our products depending on which spreader you're using. If yours isn't listed or the suggested settings don't match your spreader , then please let us know using the comments below. I'll be happy to help in any way I can.

If you haven't bought a spreader yet and you need to find out which one is best for you, have a read of my other article - Best Lawn Fertiliser Spreaders Compared

Spreader settings for our grass seed products

The below spreader settings will give you guidance on which to use for all our grass seed products. As of publishing, these are:

  • Premium Shade Grass Seed
  • Hard Wearing Grass Seed
  • Fast Growing Premiership Lawn Seed
  • Finest Fescue Lawn Seed
Spreader Model Overseeding (25g per m2) From Scratch (40g per m2)
Miracle-Gro Handy Spreader Setting 4, 2 passes Setting 4, 4 passes
Miracle-Gro Drop Spreader Setting 6, 1 pass Setting 17, 2 passes
Miracle-Gro Rotary Spreader Setting 27, 1 pass Setting 31.5, 2 passes
EverGreen Wizz Spreader Setting 5.25, 1 pass Setting 7, 1 pass
EverGreen Easy Spreader + Setting 4, 2 passes Setting 7.5, 1 pass
Westland Lawn Spreader (Purple) Setting 4, 1 pass Setting 3, 2 passes
Westland Lawn Spreader (Green) Setting 3.5, 1 pass Setting 3, 2 passes
Scotts EvenGreen Setting 6.75, 1 pass Setting 7, 1 pass
Scotts EasyGreen Rotary Setting 27, 1 pass Setting 31.5, 2 passes
Scotts Evergreen Easy Spreader + Setting 3, 1 pass Setting 4, 1 pass; Setting 2, 2 Passes
Westland Hand Spreader (2) Medium Application (3) Heavy Application

Spreader settings for our lawn feed products

Nearly all our lawn feed products are applied at 30g per m2.

Spreader Model Settings for 30g per m2
Miracle-Gro Handy Spreader Setting 3, 2 passes
Miracle-Gro Drop Spreader Setting 12.5, 3 passes
Miracle-Gro Rotary Spreader Setting 27, 1 passes
EverGreen Wizz Spreader Setting 6, 3 passes
EverGreen Easy Spreader + Setting 5, 2 passes
Westland Lawn Spreader (Purple) Setting 4, 2 passes
Westland Lawn Spreader (Green) Setting 4, 2 passes
Scotts EvenGreen Setting 3.5, 2 passes
Scotts EasyGreen Rotary Setting 6.75, 2 passes
Scotts Evergreen Easy Spreader+ Setting 5, 2 passes
Westland Hand Spreader (3) Heavy Application

11 comments

I have a spreader that comes from B&Q
I buy my lawn products based on price and not by brand

I am really spreading and ‘hoping’ that the setting/ m2 is correct.

I had hoped for a better article on ‘how to’

Michael
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