HELP WITH SETTING A SPREADER FOR FERTILIZER .

[beenthere]

Do much the same as jenkinsph, and as well... the granules (prilled fertilizer) will vary some in size and also will flow differently depending on the relative humidity that affects the moisture content of the fertilizer.

 

[sixdogs]

It not so much the spreaders are off as the fact there are different types and blends of fertilizers and that people walk too close in the row or too irregular. Here is a chart of different fertilizer sizes and it can be confusing. Most are granular.
Vicon spreading charts

There is a strong element of guesswork in the small push spreaders but I have learned to make them accurate as described above. With the bigger tractor spreaders, you can get them to be very accurate if you understand the basics.

 

[KEYBEAR]

Well I spread the fertilizer yesterday did do a little adjusting and think it went well . My spreader is old but in good condition and works well . The idea for me is start a little lite and open it up a bit as I see things working . I started about 8:30 AM and had the stuff done at 11:30 AM in time for lunch not bad for a 1,000 lb. of fertilizer . I get bulk fertilizer and it did change from the last years but think it spread about the same . Now we need rain it has been a dry spring with very little snow this winter .

 

[Gunny]

When I come across situations like this and finally work out a solution, I use a permanent felt marker to write the info on the implement. My drop spreader has the setting, tractor gear and RPM listings for lime and fertilizer written on the underside of the top cover.
Makes it a lot easier than trying to remember from year to year

 

[buckeyefarmer]

You're very welcome. And MossRoad, I need you to forward your red binder to me. Thanks.

After he sends me the ssn page. Lol

 

[MossRoad]

After he sends me the ssn page. Lol

I think the Russian hackers got it!

That's one of the things that's kind of troublesome....

They (whoever THEY are) tell you never to write down a password, SS number, account #, etc.... but then they tell you to keep this information in a safe place. So, don't keep it, but keep it.

Anyhow, if anyone can get through my hoarder-style basement far enough to find the "red" binder, they've probably earned the right to be called Master Burglar and wear the label proudly.