Verve Spreader Settings Guide

To achieve great results on your lawn, it is crucial to ensure that granular lawn care products are distributed evenly and appropriately across the entire lawn. If that’s not done, you risk the chance of under application (which would undoubtedly give you low yield), or even more devastating, over-application, which can lead to burning and damage of grass. 

This has made lawn spreaders a crucial factor in various forms of agricultural practices. Whether you are seeding a new area or improving existing lawns, using the right seed or fertilizer spreader can reduce your efforts and give you great results. 

However, choosing a good spreader isn’t all there is to it. Using it the right way is just as important. The subject of lawn spreaders needn’t leave you skeptical or puzzled, as you can choose one, use it accurately and get your seed down the right with proper guidance.

Lawn spreaders vary from small, hand-held forms to heavy-duty, tractor-like models, but they all come down to two major types: Broadcast (also known as Rotary) and Drop spreaders. Broadcast spreaders distribute their contents fan-likely over a wide area, with rotating disc/discs beneath the hopper holes.

On the other hand, drop spreaders drop their contents straight down into neat rows with great accuracy. The Verve spreader, which we will be highlighting in this article, is a drop spreader, and you will get to find out more about its specifications and spreader settings shortly. 

Verve Spreader Settings

The Verve Wheeled 12L lawn spreader is suitable for distributing seeds and fertilizers. Plus, it is relatively easy to operate, as you will simply need to turn the lid to select one of the 10 different size settings. 

See the tables below for the product’s specifications and spreading settings: 

Verve Spreader Specifications

Verve Spreader Settings Values

The lawn spreader is equipped with a 10-step system that regulates the spreading amount. “0” is the lowest setting. That is, when it’s on “0”, no spreading can take place. “10” on the other hand, is the highest setting. 

The particle size that corresponds to each of the setting gears is as follows:  

Verve Spreader Settings: A Step-by-Step Guide

Step 1: Determine the particle size of your desired spreading material

The spreader settings for this product can only be utilized when you are aware of the granular particle size of your spreading material. You should often find these details on the product packaging. 

Step 2: Fill the hopper

Select setting “0” to prevent your product from running out during filling. Afterward, fill the hopper with the spreading material. 

Step 3: Choose the correct setting gear 

Move the lawn spreader to the place you want to spread from, and choose the correct setting by setting the knob to the relevant number on the lawn spreader. Here’s a little tip: for most seed and weed killers, settings 3-4 are most times ideal. 

Step 4: Start spreading operations

Carefully push the spreader over the area to be treated. The rotating axle moves the spreading material out of the hopper as the spreader moves forward. 

Step 5: Discharge residues completely

Once you go over the area to be treated with your spreading material, shut off the supply by setting the knob back on “0”. Afterward, you are to completely discharge whatever product is left in the hopper to maintain its quality. The actual spreading quantity depends on various factors and can only be measured by practice. 

Step 6: Clean your spreader and store it appropriately

You can do this with the aid of a dry broom and a light jet of water. 

Factors To Consider In Spreader Selection: Drop or Broadcast Spreaders? 

The basic design for all spreaders is relatively the same, but it is important to get the right tool for your lawn. The two major types of spreaders differ in distributing products and what lawn type they suit best. 

To serve as a guide in helping you select the spreader that suits your lawn needs, we have put together some points you should consider for each spreader type. 

Broadcast Spreaders

1. They are best suited for large lawns and cover more grounds in less time. 
2. They lack accuracy in tight spots and around obstacles that may be present on your lawn. 
3. Its distribution is readily affected by wind (especially with lightweight granular products). 
4. They require more skill to achieve uniform lawn coverage. 
5. They can sometimes scatter seeds or products out of bounds, and this would require extra clean-up from sidewalks, parking lots, and the like. 

Drop Spreaders

1. They are great for small lawns (under 5,000 square feet). 
2. They ensure precision in tight spots and around obstacles. 
3. They are simple to use and provide easy coverage control. 
4. Its distribution isn’t affected by normal winds. 
5. They keep product distribution within bounds, thereby eliminating the need for a cleanup. 
6. They cover less ground adding to the time spent in distribution. 

Which is better? Drop or Broadcast Spreaders? 

As earlier stated, a broadcast spreader ensures that different parts of the lawn receive spread coverage faster. While the drop spreader, although more precise, does not spread the product as quickly as a broadcast spreader would. So I guess you will have to pick your poison. 

Can you over-seed with a spreader? 

Over-seeding encourages plant competition that would cause your seedlings to struggle after germination for sunlight, soil nutrients, and water. If you follow and apply the right spreader settings for your desired product, this is very unlikely. However, if you do not use a spreader, you stand a higher chance of over-seeding your lawn or even under-applying. It’s best to be on the safe side, don’t you think? 

Do I seed or fertilizer first? 

It is necessary to fertilize an area you intend to seed first, before doing anything else. This is because new seeds are vulnerable. When you provide suitable soil conditions by fertilizing, you help your seedlings take root faster and grow healthily.