does this spread compost?
1001944
I have not tried it, but based on the size of the holes, I think it would clog up.
1001945
I haven't tried, but my guess would be no. This unit has 3 thin oval slots that very effectively release fertilizer.
1001946
The three holes through which the material drops are not large, maybe 1" by 1/2" or so. Also, the stirrer inside the bucket is basicallly a cotter key type of device, sort of like a 2" long bobby pen that whirls. So, while I've never tried it, I doubt that it would be a good job of spreading compost. I think it would just clog up.
1794513
No. Mine has a pretty heavy spray. It puts out quite a bit of water. I think it would be a waste for seeds, and at worst could wash them away if your soil is light.
369116
This will spread grasses, clovers, and just about any seeds. It doesn't do mixed of different sized seeds well, as the hole is not set for several seeds. You will get a heavy mix of small seed, and only sparse larger seeds. So... making several passes with different sized seeds is a must. Also this works well for a small scale seeding.
116630
Yes it will if it is spread pretty heavy. I dont know if it is lightly spread.
419688
I have used it for spreading grass seed, fertilizer and pelletized lime. For grass seed, you have to play with the setting in order to realize the amount of seed that you wish to apply to your lawn area.
975968
I have not used this spreader to spread salt (sodium chloride). The fertilizer I have spread is granular like salt and works fine. Thing you may want to consider are:1. The spread pattern can be up to twenty feet wide and you may not want salt everywhere.2. The salt needs to be dry to insure good flow in the spreader.3. The salt can be corrosion to metal parts, so you have to clean the spreader after use (fertilizer or salt).
1942848
We have found that it really depends on the temperature. The hotter it is the faster it will compost. We also recommend using Compost Starter which can be purchased at any home improvement store. It speeds the process up. During the summer months we have gotten several loads of compost from each side.
509739
Yes. It has a plug at the bottom-side to empty. I used it for a planter to plant veggies. I had to drill extra holes on bottom for drainage.
497870
No it does not. We have seen no leakage either. Would highly recommend this compost.
1453846
All of my reseach shows yes, however I used it as a benefical bacterial to brew and multiply in a compost tea. It seems to have done well in that medium. It is more ideally designed for hydro setups.
1698244
Not sure about composting but it is a great leaf and garden trash collector. Gave it to my son-in-law and now everyone in his neighborhood has one.
428768
I used it to spread powdered lime - I set it on the lightest setting and made several rounds to ensure even coverage. principle should be the same for small seeds. Hopefully other more experienced gardeners/farmers can give a more precise answer.
483796
If you use the right composting mix there would be no reason to worry about pests. If you compost as you should there would be no odors that would attract pests. The latching devise secures to totally enclose the unit.
1185132
No it drains into the base that the composter sits on. The base has a drain on it so it can be emptied.
468538
I haven't had my composter long enough to know. But, thank you for the heads up! I might try to get it 'under cover' before the snow comes.
1139873
No, it is for lime, fertilizer and seed. Mulch is much too coarse to pass through the holes in the bottom of the spreader.
1602768
It probably would- haven't tried it that way- but when thinking about it- the compost that we have been putting the thermometer in is almost like soil so I would think it would work. Probably not compacted soil though. Id go for it- the thermometer is durable.