[Island Lawn]

What is a good way of storing an open bag of granular fertilizer?


I usually just put a twist tie on the bag and put it in a storage bldg.
But sometimes it gets sticky and clogs my spreader.
(I use Lesco products & spreader, BTW.)

Must be the humidity!

:dizzy:

 

[GLAN]

Not much you realy can do about the humidity. But yes try to seal it best you can.

It won't go bad.

 

[DUSTYCEDAR]

use the screen in the spreader when filling up it will keep the clumps out

 

[LAWNGODFATHER]

Originally posted by PJ Binder
use the screen in the spreader when filling up it will keep the clumps out

Boy he is a genius...maybe they should put those in there all the time for spreading ferts....

Screens help big time. If you don't have one get one.

 

[Arnold]

I put my left over fertilizers, fungicides, and insecticides in five gallon pails with lids, if it will fit. If not I just trist it shut and wrap with a few wraps of black tape. I don't have any problems, put we don't have much humidity here.

 

[Island Lawn]

Yes I have a screen...& use it
Good point. Always check the basics first.

:dizzy:

The fertilizer sticks together after settling into the bottom of my spreader



The 5 gallon bucket w/ lid sounds promising.

Hmmm...
I wonder if I could toss in a package or two of desiccant in there.
You know, the silica gel packets that come with new shoes...
They are supposed to absorb excess moisture...

Thanks

 

[LAWNGODFATHER]

I have had similar problem before, got cought in the rain.

I just let it dry out some before I spread it.

 

[leadarrows]

Put in a bag or container whatever the important thing is get it up off of the floor. Cool and as dry of a storage place for it you can find. Constant temperature is best.Stacking two skids with a piece of card board between them has worked for me when I had no place ease to put it.

 

[Scraper]

I use a garbage can....seems to keep out the moisture very well.