Finn HydroSeeder T280 - Area Coverage - Material Capacity

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AREA COVERAGE - MATERIAL CAPACITY
To determine the coverage per load for any HydroSeeder
®
, three questions must be answered prior
to the application. First, is the job to be done a one-step process (which is when the seed, fertilizer
and mulch are applied proportionally per load) or a two-step process (which is when the seed and
fertilizer are applied alone and then covered by mulch as a second operation). Second, at what
rates (usually in pounds per 1,000 square feet, or pounds per acre) are the seeding materials to be
applied. Finally, what are the loading capacities of the HydroSeeder
®
?
Application rates vary for different geographic locations, but in general, seed is applied at 6 to 10 lb
(2.7 to 4.5 kg) per 1,000 square feet. Fertilizer is applied at a rate of approximately 400 lb (181 kg)
per acre, and fiber mulch is applied at 1,500 to 2,000 lb (680 to 907 kg) per acre. (Note: There are
43,560 square feet in an acre.) Local agronomists, agricultural extension agents, or soil and water
conservation officials should be contacted for more specific information on application rates for a
given area.
The tables on page 17 show loading-versus-coverage rates for the FINN HydroSeeder
®
.
Table A shows rates for one-step applications. The coverage area is determined by the fiber mulch
capacity of the HydroSeeder
®
and the rate at which it is applied.
Table B shows the area coverage when seeding only, where little or no mulch is applied. The
coverage area is determined by the granular solids capacity of the HydroSeeder
®
and the rate at
which the solids are applied.