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Spreader Setting for Kentucky 31 Fescue: Calibrate for 8-10 lbs/1000 sq ft

Application rate matters—exceeding 8–10 lbs per 1000 sq ft risks Pythium blight killing seedlings in spring. Measure your lawn, calculate total seed needed, set spreader to 1/4 open, test, and adjust. Mark the working setting on your spreader for next time.

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