Can the Solo 421S spread grass seed?
1545286
I have used this for non-native grass seed with no problem. Have also used with oats, winter rye, hairy vetch, and crimson clover with no problems. For the seed you have work out rate(opening size and walking speed), direction(seed drop side & deflection shield), and distance(spin rate).
1545287
Grass seed,fertilizer,butterfly seed,Magnolia seed; I've done it all with this spreader.
1545288
Absolutely!! I used the Solo 421S to spread 75 lbs. of Rivera Bermuda grass seed. This seed is very small and the Solo worked great. I do not know what type of seed you are spreading, but the Bermuda seed I spread was extremely small and you have to spread it when it is not windy. This obviously is no fault of the Solo but the point being it will spread very tiny seed as well as larger seeds. I also use the spreader for fertilizer. It has performed perfectly for me in spreading the grass seed as well as fertilizer. I am very pleased with the Solo 421S and would definitely recommend it.
1545289
yes it can and it does a good job. I bought it for seed and fertilizer but if the fertilizer has clumps it will clog up. seed is not a problem
1545290
Yes, I spread a variety of grass seeds and alfalfa seed (separate from the grass seed) on four acres for a hay field and oats seed on a reclaimed hill side as well as a lawn seed for a lawn area. I was quite please with the results.
518729
u really can just scatter but then the seeds can move around when watered. so dirt on top holds them in place. where u put them is where they grow. they do not fill in or spread like normal grass. good for areas u cant grow grass.
261533
The openings are pretty small....a normal mixed seed with sunflower and corn pieces etc. would be too large for the openings. I'd say it's better suited to just niger seed.
1281983
I don't see why not. I bought some organic wheat (not this) and used it for grass seed. I was not about to put treated seed on my lawn. It grew beautifully.
2062244
My only response to your question is that the volume controls can be set to a very small quantity. Also, the retractable right side guard will minimize loss of seed when spreading.
419689
i don't see why it couldn't...I used my drop spreader for grass seed and it worked
1083699
Please understand I'm no expert nor do I have a lot of experience and I think I made some errors. That being said, I did manage it by myself. I think a seed skirt would be a good idea
1278765
We spread seed over the existing lawn. The weeds will still be there; it will not crowd them out.
153745
No. If you use nyjer seed, they are sterile and will not cause weeds to grow. There is sometimes a small pile of seed on the ground.
515633
Probly not without some modifications. Most ATV's have a substantial frame that is used to mount spreader.I have two riding mowers and the spreader would not fit either without massive rebuilding. The weight is a major factor When loaded with fertilizer or seed.
1557476
Yes, I had success this past spring with one application on select areas. And, it did not harm my native carpet/St. Augustine but in areas where the "stickers" had taken over I had bare ground, of course the grass soon covered. But, it appears that now (fall) is actually the perferred time to treat as the seeds (spurs) were probably already produced at the time of my application. I'm going to broadcast with my tractor/atv sprayer over the entire yard this month to cover the areas missed earlier by the spot spraying.
1867015
I believe you could....be careful of rocks in the soil because of the possibility of damage to spreader.
429594
yes, just make sure hopper is clean and closes fully or you will lose a bit of seed.
318522
You can but you must make sure that any seeds, sunflower chips, etc., are small... the size of red or white millet (max). Anything bigger will clog the openings.
163924
I can not help you with your question. I have planted this seed on my residential lot here in Michigan but I have not had any luck with seeing any of grass grow where I have planted it. Granted what I planted here in the fall has come through a very harsh Michigan winter. My spring plantings have not come up yet.
1346041
Uh yeah, but why would you want to....? It' supposed to retard weeds and anything else. Youd have to put soil on top of it and the plant new grass seed.....
1725351
Unfortunatly, no. The seeds are the size of a pin tip and impossible to work with.