What do the numbers mean on a Scotts drop spreader?
What do the numbers mean on a Scotts drop spreader? Asked By: Susagna Pana | Last Updated: 11th May, 2020. Category: home and garden landscaping. 4.3/5 (22 Views . 40 Votes) If it is a Scotts basic broadcast spreader, the number represents the number of pounds of fertilizer placed over 1000 sq ft. This is thoroughly answered here.