Using for pasture seed and fertilizer and the drop holes (even on 10) get locked up with product and stops dropping seed.. any help?
1450363
This more the function of the product being spread not the spreader. Have yet to own and spreader (unless its a sprayer) not get locked up at some point because if you pour 50-80 or so pounds of anything, it will compress and create grid lock at the holes stopping the flow. Lime is the worst as it clumps up. My fix, keep the holes open less than normal but go fast and let that thing shake as much as it wants to get the stuff free and flowing. Another idea since this has real pneumatic tires is come up with something like snow chains to keep it jiggling a bit and that will help as well. Personally I have not complaints with this spreader its the best one I have ever owned thus far. This more the function of the product being spread not the spreader. Have yet to own and spreader (unless its a sprayer) not get locked up at some point because if you pour 50-80 or so pounds of anything, it will compress and create grid lock at the holes stopping the flow. Lime is the worst as it clumps up. My fix, keep the holes open less than normal but go fast and let that thing shake as much as it wants to get the stuff free and flowing. Another idea since this has real pneumatic tires is come up with something like snow chains to keep it jiggling a bit and that will help as... » Read More This more the function of the product being spread not the spreader. Have yet to own and spreader (unless its a sprayer) not get locked up at some point because if you pour 50-80 or so pounds of anything, it will compress and create grid lock at the holes stopping the flow. Lime is the worst as it clumps up. My fix, keep the holes open less than normal but go fast and let that thing shake as much as it wants to get the stuff free and flowing. Another idea since this has real pneumatic tires is come up with something like snow chains to keep it jiggling a bit and that will help as well. Personally I have not complaints with this spreader its the best one I have ever owned thus far. « Show Less
1450364
I have used this spreader many times for fertilzer and grass seed. The only time I have ran into an issue is with the longer grass seed but opening up to the largest setting resolved the clogging issue. The only suggestion I would have and not to state the obvious but have you checked to see if the largest setting on the dial is actually opening the holes on the bottom all the way. It may be possible it is not assembled correctly where the holes are still partially closed even when you are on setting 10.
1450365
I can only think that either product is clumping with moisture or rotating breaker in bottom of bin is not turning, or missing entirely. Obvious problems, but both have happened to me in the past. Good luck
1050319
To my knowledge, the hopper is not vented. In storms, that could lead to water ingress, clumping and deterioration of seeds.
1687697
I have a large ground cover bed where that tall thin grass stalks sprouted up and thru the ground cover...I sprayed the stalks of grass above the ground cover and in a couple of days, the grass died and the ground cover did just fine...you might call Ortho and inquire for use over strawberry patch...Ortho is very helpful.
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I have only used this spreader once so please understand that. I guess it could happen but the product your spreading should drop to the ground. The exception I could think of is if you are putting out a weed and feed as most say to spread when the grass is damp so it would at least stick to the wheels some. Most products are small grains so it shouldn't be an issue. Might there be one that does - it's possible. The feed mechanism is far and away superior to the Scotts's spreaders I have used previously. Don't let the product sticking in the wheels be the only reason you didn't buy this.
2231667
I used a hook to hang from tree but does have 1 already. I need to make a covering a bit over top as rain ruins seeds. Right now I fill it up some but not full.
231635
sorry you are burning your grass we are having the same problem. I feel the manufacture has a defect here. my husband has tried everything to stop this and the only thing that worked for him was he has to mow the grass twice as much to avoide the burn marks. sorry I could not be more help with the problems.
625465
Hi there, this is Lisa, I am the owner of Zziggysgal. A method that I like best, is to poke several holes, spaced at least 1-2 inches apart, and place 1-3 seeds in each.
2200162
My native grass mix was too fuzzy. The seeds would not feed through the opening at the bottom of the hopper---even at the most-open setting. (Otherwise this has been a great spreader for fertilizer and regular grass seed.)
660779
Depending on the size of the seed it may wedge in between the portion that rotates and cause it to get stuck. If it's just millet it may work but it would probably need to be tapped repeatedly to keep it from bunching up. The opening inside the valve is 1.75" and there is a structural bridge spanning right through the middle.
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We had a problem with the rain getting the bird seed wet and then it caked up so that the seeds behind would not flow down. I put an extension of 3 inches on the roof and that has helped keep the seeds dry. Our squirrels can't get the seeds anymore so that part is working great.
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Maybe it's a bad batch of formula. Or time: the time it takes for the "stink" to activate at my 6900 elevation is a few days. You probably know a pinch of local dirt is required with the liquid in the bag -- this last time a clod clogged the hole, and I didn't see it until the next day. If your problem happened to me, I would try the manufacturer (go right to the top) and let him/her decide what to do. They want their product to bring happiness to all concerned (except the flies), and want to find solutions to problems like yours.
1035393
I would suggest using a starter fertilizer instead. I believe that this particular bag does not have enough phosphorus, which your seeds need.
1977461
Sorry to hear that you are having problems. Thus far, I have not experienced what you describe. In fact, I've been amazed at the cutting power of the line/string. Had some tough, tall, thatched patches of grass that the line cut right through without mishap of any kind. Sorry not to be of more assistance. You might consider calling the manufacturer to troubleshoot for any probable defects.
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Birds are messy. We hung our feeder over a patch of unused scrubby grass. It's pretty bald now because we feed our birds regularly. Seeds spill out when I fill the feeder and I'm sure some also get dropped. I suggest hanging the feeder over a piece of ground you don't care about or over some paved portion.
98274
I use hulled sunflower seeds and have no problems. I would guess that your mix has items too large to go through the holes. It's designed for birdseed.
705830
Some seed may fall through the mesh when filling the feeder. Once filled, little or no seed falls out - even in windy conditions.
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My seeder has been pretty free with seed and hard to adjust. It is good for putting out bigger seeds at a high rate (oats or wheat at 100 lbs / acre). If I were putting out tiny seeds like clover or lespedeza, I would mix the seeds with something else (fertilizer, large seeds, even sand) to spread them out more.Also, this is a drop seeder, not a broadcast seeder. The seeds fall directly under the tool so you have to drive over every bit of the area to get full coverage.