COMPOST SPREADERS
ORCHARD + VINEYARD
Dirt Hugger has collaborated with local orchard and vineyard managers to identify and practice the most effective compost application methods. Depending on your soil type we can pre-blend lime, gypsum or other amendments into the compost so it can all go down in one pass.
Compost Application:
+ Increases the yield of valuable fruit – we’ve seen up to a 25% increase with a 12 cu yard / acre application
+ Adds Organic Matter
+ Buffers soil pH
+ Aids the proliferation of soil microbes – bacterial and fungal
+ Adds plant available nutrients on a slow release basis – up to three years
+ Improves Cation Exchange Capacity (CEC) – allows plants to more effectively utilize nutrients
+ Improves moisture holding capacity of light soils – reducing irrigation needs, water loss and nutrient leaching
ORCHARD
Kuhn Knight 8110 spreader
+ Ideal for Orchard Rows
+ Single side discharge spreader
+ Dual augurs to prevent bridging of wet material
+ Width (w/ deflector open) = 95"
+ Capacity: 5 cu yards heaped, 8500lb payload
+ PTO-Driven with a 55 hp tractor requirement
+ Average Application Rate ≈ 15 - 20 yds / hour
VINEYARD
Mill Creek Row Mulcher
+ Perfect for Vineyard Use
+ Single side discharge spreader
+ Narrow profile: 62” Wide
+ 3.5 cubic yard capacity
+ PTO-Driven with a 30 hp tractor
+ Average Application ≈ 10 - 15 yds / hour
