How to Use a Rented Hydroseeder

Hydroseeding is a method of broadcasting grass seed in a slurry of water, mulch and fertilizer. By applying these ingredients as a mixture, the seed can be evenly applied, nourished and protected in a single step. The mulch protects the grass seed and helps to retain moisture, resulting in quicker germination. While hydroseeders are large, expensive machines, rentals are available in many areas.

Grass seed
Hydro-mulching material
Fertilizer

Instructions

- 1
  Start filling the tank with water. When the water reaches the bottom of the agitator blades, start the agitator.
- 2
  Add the grass seed to the tank. One hundred gallons of water will cover roughly 750 square feet, so check the grass seed packaging for coverage information.
- 3
  Add hydro-mulching material at a rate of 40 pounds per 100 gallons of water. Allow the agitator blades to mix the material thoroughly.
- 4
  Add fertilizer to the tank. Consult the packaging for coverage information and add enough to cover 750 square feet per 100 gallons of water.
- 5
  Fill the tank with water to the fill line or the top of the agitator blades. Reduce agitator speed to 1/2 throttle.
- 6
  Start the pump if it is a separate engine from the agitator. Open the spray nozzle slowly and apply the mixture evenly to the planting area. Repeat Steps 1-5 as needed.
- 7
  Flush the tank and sprayer thoroughly with clean water. Shut down the agitator and pump and empty any remaining water from the tank using the purge valve at the bottom of the tank.

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