Seed Aide question

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micahp
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Seed Aide question

Post by micahp » August 17th, 2017, 11:47 am

I've been reading a while and have a question about Seed Aides.

Do y'all recommend them? My local turf company says they have good look with them, but the reviews online are not great.

I have a larger area(about 4,000 sq.ft) that I am bout to renovate, and I really don't want to have to buy a peat moss spreader if I can avoid it.

Thanks in advance
- Micah

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Re: Seed Aide question

Post by micahp » August 17th, 2017, 3:01 pm

Just to clarify, I'm referring to a product like Cover Grow.

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Re: Seed Aide question

Post by andy10917 » August 17th, 2017, 11:26 pm

Compare against peat moss and SoilMoist. Using words like "cellulose fiber" doesn't improve anything. It just costs more. There is no magic in the world.

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Re: Seed Aide question

Post by STL » August 18th, 2017, 12:17 am

I'd stick with peat. You don't have to buy a peat moss spreader to spread peat moss. Some spread it by hand. I use a rake. Either works just fine.

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Re: Seed Aide question

Post by micahp » August 18th, 2017, 8:52 am

Thanks for the reply's. What should I be paying for a peat moss bale? Any brand you guys recommend? I've looked around, and prices seem to vary quite a bit in my area.


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Re: Seed Aide question

Post by andy10917 » August 18th, 2017, 9:01 am

Peat Moss is a commodity and brands do not matter. The stuff in 3.0 or 3.8 cu ft bales at big-box stores is OK for this.

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Re: Seed Aide question

Post by STL » August 18th, 2017, 9:22 am

I pay $10.99 for 3.8 cuft at a local Rural King. Thats a little cheaper than the other big box stores on my area.

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