How It Works

• The machine is pushed or steered. Rotating blades cut into the soil below. Grass seed funnels through the seed slitter's hopper, and is distributed into the cuts created by the rotating blades. A roller or flap at the rear of the device tamps the soil back into place as machine passes over the seeded soil.
  
  

Technique

• The University of Illinois Extension suggests cutting the total desired seed amount in half, then seeding. Dispense the remaining seed over the same area, this time going perpendicular to the initial pass.
  
  

Brands

• Bluebird, Gandy, Land Pride and Turfco all make seed slitters.
  
  

Prices

• Seed slitter prices vary significantly by make and model. List prices for popular models range from $1,400 to $4,000 as of January 2010.
  
  

Rentals

• Because of the high price of most seed slitters and the fact that seed slitters are not commonly used, you may choose to rent the machines instead. Lawn and garden shops typically offer seed slitter rentals.