[jurkewycmi]

Hey all,

Looking for input on the best way to spoon feed 0.25lb N/k of FAST N to a 500 sq ft area.

This works out to a measly amount of urea which I have no idea how I would spread evenly

Idea here is inspired by @gregonfire Reno, but as an overseed project this fall with PRG and start spooning it out 4 or 5 weeks post seed.

Alternatively use Milo at same rate? I know it's mostly slow release.

Or is this a gross overcomplication of a simple overseed, and starter + whatever later on will suffice.

Appreciate the input.

 

[Greendoc]

You spray that rate of Urea in 1-2 gallons of water. 0.25 lb N as Urea per 1000 sq ft is ~1/2 cup or 4 oz per 500 sq ft . Because it is only 500 sq ft, a hand sprayer or backpack sprayer should do the job.

 

[jurkewycmi]

Thanks @Greendoc ! I was so stuck on the idea that it had to be spread granular that it never occurred to me to dilute and spray. Makes perfect sense

 

[g-man]

You could also switch to AS. Since it is 21% by weight vs 46% of urea, the total weight is higher. I use a Scott wizz to apply 1lb/ksqft (~0.20lb N/ksqft).

I also like the idea of spraying it.

 

[gregonfire]

^+1 I use the wizz spreader too for Urea. Works pretty good. It does get clogged up a bit after a while, but I just flush some water through it.

 

[g-man]

I would not use water on the wizz. I don't think the motor or batteries are sealed.

 

[Suburban Jungle Life]

For small areas, I use a bowl and grab handfuls from it to sprinkle around. Takes a few apps to get more uniform but it's easy and quick. Gotta calibrate that hand!

 

[jurkewycmi]

Thanks everyone! Great advice all around