Scotts EdgeGuard 19-0-6 Settings (Rate Chart)
Use the rate and EdgeGuard setting printed on your exact 19-0-6 fertilizer bag. The analysis alone cannot tell you a safe dial number: product granules and spreader models vary. Measure your lawn, calculate the product needed from the bag’s rate, and follow its application directions. If no matching setting is listed, calibrate over a measured test area.
A wrong setting can leave stripes, waste fertilizer, or damage turf. Granules that land on pavement may wash into storm drains, so careful setup matters as much as the dial. Here is a practical way to find the correct setting, apply the stated rate, and clean up safely.
Product Label, EdgeGuard Model, and Safety Preparation
The bag is the controlling guide for the product rate and compatible spreader setting. “19-0-6” describes nutrient percentages, not a dial position. Before filling the hopper, match the label to your exact fertilizer and EdgeGuard model, then check the directions, warnings, and any stated application limits.
The three numbers mean 19% total nitrogen (N), 0% available phosphate (P₂O₅), and 6% soluble potash (K₂O), by product weight. At a rate of R pounds per 1,000 square feet, the product supplies 0.19R pounds of nitrogen and 0.06R pounds of potash per 1,000 square feet.
Find the matching setting on your bag
A spreader setting is a dial position that controls how much product can leave the hopper. It is not a pounds-per-area measurement. Read the full label chart and confirm that its spreader name or model matches yours; a similar-looking EdgeGuard model may use a different setting.
| Check | What to confirm |
|---|---|
| Product | The bag is the exact 19-0-6 fertilizer you plan to use |
| Spreader | The label names your EdgeGuard model |
| Rate | The label gives a rate for your intended use |
| Directions | You understand the label’s pattern, overlap, and watering instructions |
| Limits | You will stay within the label’s per-use and annual limits |
Do not copy a dial number from another Scotts fertilizer, another bag size or formula, or a different spreader model. If the bag’s chart is missing, unreadable, or does not list your model, contact the manufacturer or use the label’s test-area calibration method. Do not guess a setting.
Set up safely
Wear gloves, eye protection, and closed-toe footwear. Keep people and pets away while you apply the product, and follow all label precautions. Load the hopper on a hard surface, not on the lawn, so spilled granules are easy to collect rather than left in one concentrated patch of turf.
Check the spreader before loading. Make sure the hopper and flow control work as intended. If the gate sticks or product flows when it should be closed, stop and fix the problem before applying fertilizer. Next step: identify the exact label rate and setting before measuring product.
Lawn Measurement, Rate Calculation, and Application
Measure only the area that the label says to treat. The basic calculation is lawn area in square feet divided by 1,000, multiplied by the bag’s rate in pounds per 1,000 square feet. This gives the total product for that area; it does not replace the label’s directions.
For example, a 5,000-square-foot lawn treated at a hypothetical label rate of 3 pounds per 1,000 square feet needs 15 pounds of product. The rate in this example is for demonstrating the math only. Use the rate on your own bag.
Calculate the amount before loading
Measure lawn sections and add them together. For a simple rectangle, multiply length by width. For an irregular lawn, divide it into smaller shapes, calculate each area, and add the results. Exclude areas the label says not to treat.
| Measured lawn area | Example label rate* | Product to measure |
|---|---|---|
| 1,000 sq ft | 3 lb per 1,000 sq ft | 3 lb |
| 2,500 sq ft | 3 lb per 1,000 sq ft | 7.5 lb |
| 5,000 sq ft | 3 lb per 1,000 sq ft | 15 lb |
| 10,000 sq ft | 3 lb per 1,000 sq ft | 30 lb |
*The 3-pound rate is hypothetical, not a recommended rate for a particular product. Substitute the rate on your bag. Do not apply more than the label allows, even if you have product left over.
At a rate of R pounds per 1,000 square feet, the nutrient amounts are 0.19R pounds of nitrogen and 0.06R pounds of potash per 1,000 square feet. At the hypothetical rate of 3 pounds, that equals 0.57 pounds of nitrogen and 0.18 pounds of potash. The zero in the middle means the analysis lists no available phosphate.
Apply at a steady pace
Set the spreader to the setting listed for the exact bag and model. Keep a steady walking pace and follow the label’s instructions for overlap and passes. Position the EdgeGuard to help keep granules away from beds, pavement, and water features, as directed by the product instructions.
Close the flow control before stopping, turning, or refilling. This helps prevent a heavy pile of granules from forming in one place. Follow the bag’s watering directions, if any. Do not invent a watering step or timing when the label does not call for it.
If granules spill onto turf, collect them promptly and follow the label’s spill instructions. Excess fertilizer left on grass can injure it, often called fertilizer burn. Sweep granules from pavement back onto the lawn only when the label permits and the granules can be placed evenly at the proper rate. Never hose them toward a storm drain. Next step: pause if the flow is uncontrolled, contain the spill, and follow the label.
Spreader Calibration, Cleaning, and Maintenance
Calibration is a check that shows whether your spreader applies the label’s target amount over a measured area. Use it when the bag has no setting for your model or when the label directs you to do so. A dial number alone cannot confirm the application rate; the amount used across a known area does.
Use a measured test area
Follow the calibration method on the product label. In general, measure the test area, weigh the amount of fertilizer to be applied there, and spread it using a starting setting allowed by the label. Compare the product used with the label’s target amount, then adjust and repeat as directed.
Do not assume one adjustment will suit every product. Granule size and spreader design can affect flow, so a setting from a different fertilizer is not a dependable substitute. If you cannot match the label rate through its test method, stop and contact the manufacturer rather than applying an unverified rate.
A useful work record includes:
- Product name and bag analysis
- EdgeGuard model
- Label rate and listed dial setting, if provided
- Lawn area and amount of product weighed
- Calibration result and date
This makes a future application easier to check and helps avoid relying on memory.
Clean the spreader after use
Close the flow control and empty any remaining product according to the label. Clean the hopper and moving parts as the spreader and product instructions allow. Keep fertilizer and wash water out of storm drains and waterways; do not rinse residue into a drain.
Let the spreader dry before storage if the instructions call for it. Check the gate and controls for residue or damage before the next use. If the control no longer opens and closes reliably, do not use it until corrected. Next step: store the product and spreader as their labels and manuals direct.
Product Storage and Seasonal Care
Good storage protects the product from moisture and keeps it away from children, pets, and food or feed. Follow the bag’s storage directions, including any temperature or container instructions. Keep the original label available so the rate, warnings, and cleanup directions remain easy to check.
Close the bag securely after measuring the needed amount. Store it in a dry, secure place, and do not move fertilizer into an unmarked container. If the bag gets wet or the product changes in a way that raises concern, check the label or contact the manufacturer before use.
Before the next application, inspect the spreader and reread the bag. A new product or a different EdgeGuard model calls for a fresh setting check. Key point: keep the product label and spreader instructions together, and use them again each time.
Frequently Asked Questions
These answers address common questions about 19-0-6 fertilizer and EdgeGuard settings. The product label remains the source for the correct rate, model-specific dial setting, application pattern, and safety directions. When the bag does not provide a usable setting, do not substitute a number from another product.
What setting should I use for Scotts 19-0-6?
Use the EdgeGuard setting printed on your exact 19-0-6 bag for your spreader model. There is no reliable universal number based on the 19-0-6 analysis alone. If the label does not list your model, use its calibration directions or ask the manufacturer.
Does 19-0-6 tell me the spreader setting?
No. The numbers describe nutrient percentages by product weight: 19% nitrogen, 0% available phosphate, and 6% soluble potash. They do not describe granule size or spreader flow. Use the rate and setting on the exact product label.
How much fertilizer do I need for my lawn?
Divide lawn area in square feet by 1,000, then multiply by the bag’s rate in pounds per 1,000 square feet. For example, 2,500 square feet at a hypothetical rate of 3 pounds requires 7.5 pounds. Use your own bag’s rate, not the example.
Can I use a setting from another Scotts fertilizer?
No. Different products can have different granules and flow rates, even when the brand or spreader is the same. Use the setting for the exact fertilizer and EdgeGuard model listed on your bag. If it is not listed, calibrate as directed by the label.
What if my bag does not list my EdgeGuard model?
Do not guess or borrow a setting from another model. Check whether the label provides a measured test-area calibration method. If it does not, contact the manufacturer for guidance before applying the fertilizer.
How do I know if I applied too much?
Compare the amount used with the calculated amount for the measured lawn area and label rate. Piles or heavy streaks of granules can signal uneven application. If a spill occurs, contain it and follow the label’s cleanup and watering directions; do not leave granules on turf or pavement.
Should I water after applying 19-0-6?
Follow the watering directions on your exact product label. Directions can differ by product, so do not assume that every 19-0-6 fertilizer needs the same treatment. Keep granules and wash water out of storm drains and waterways.
What should I do with fertilizer left on pavement?
Sweep granules up promptly. Return them to the lawn only if the label permits and you can spread them without exceeding the label rate. Do not hose fertilizer into a storm drain, street gutter, or waterway.
How should I clean the EdgeGuard after use?
Empty and clean it as directed by the spreader manual and fertilizer label. Keep fertilizer and wash water out of storm drains. Let the equipment dry if its instructions call for that, then check that the flow control works before the next use.
Can I apply more than the bag rate to use up leftover product?
No. Do not exceed the label rate or annual application limits. Calculate the amount needed for the measured lawn, and store any remaining product as directed on its bag. If you cannot use it as labeled, follow local disposal guidance.
(This article was written by one of our staff writers, Victor Dempsey. Visit our Meet the Team page.)
