What setting should I put my spreader on for Milorganite?
What setting should I put my spreader on for Milorganite?
Milorganite 50 lb Professional: Homeowner Spreader Settings
- Set your spreader opening to 3/4 open when engaged.
- Put 6.5lbs of Milorganite in your spreader, this should cover 500 sq ft.
- Walk at a steady pace.
What temperature should you apply Milorganite?
In spring, fertilize your lawn with Milorganite after the last frost and once your lawn begins to grow and green. A good rule of thumb is when daytime temperatures are consistently in the 70s which means soil temperatures are in the 60s.
How long should I wait to mow after Milorganite?
Milorganite is excellent at breaking down and entering soil once it is watered in. Wait a week after applying Milorganite before mowing. During this time, water your lawn deeply two times. This deep watering will pull the nutrients in Milorganite down to grass root level.
When should you spread Milorganite?
In the north, we recommend applying Milorganite around Labor Day and once again around Thanksgiving, before the first major freeze or snowfall. In the south, apply Milorganite around Labor Day and again in early-October. You can also fertilize in conjunction with overseeding, which replaces fall fertilization.
What setting to overseed a lawn?
Agway recommends a setting of 15 for overseeding and 18 for a new lawn when using either their rotary spreader or an Earthway rotary spreader. With an Agway drop spreader, use a setting of 18 for overseeding and 22 for new seeding.
What is the best time to apply Milorganite?
No matter what variety of cool-season or warm-season grass you have, Milorganite is ideal for fall fertilization. In the north, we recommend applying Milorganite around Labor Day and once again around Thanksgiving, before the first major freeze or snowfall.
Should I mow before applying Milorganite?
For best results, mow your lawn before spreading Milorganite. Shorter grass helps the Milorganite granules more easily reach the soil, where they can break down and add nutrients to your lawn. Long grass can capture the Milorganite as you spread it and prevent some of it from reaching the ground.
How much Milorganite do I put in my spreader?
Set your spreader so that it’s ¾ open when engaged. If, for example, the spreader is calibrated 1 to 20, set it at 15. Place eight pounds of Milorganite into the spreader’s hopper.
How do I apply Milorganite to my yard?
First, select the right spreader for your yard— drop or broadcast . Fertilize with Milorganite four (4) times per year, for more information on rates and schedule . If your spreader model is not listed here, please go to how to calibrate a spreader for instructions (six easy steps) to ensure Milorganite is applied at the proper rate.
What is the difference between the original Milorganite and the professional?
The same nutrients you get from the original Milorganite (32 lb bag) is also available in a 50 lb Professional bag in limited markets. The Milorganite Professional 50 lb bag is our Greens Grade product which is smaller granules.
Will Milorganite Burn my Lawn?
As always, you have the peace of mind that comes with knowing that Milorganite won’t burn. See below for application tips and step by step instructions on how to fertilizer your lawn. 2 passes = Divide your application in half and go over the same area twice, for a more uniform application.