Osmocote All Purpose Controlled Release Fertilizer - 500g
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An all-purpose, set and forget controlled release plant food for those who don't have the time or inclination to tend to each plant or garden bed individually. The smart way to fertilize - one application feeds continuously for up to 12 months.
FEATURES
- The release of nutrients depends on temperature - more when it's warm and plants are growing and less when it's cold and growth is slow
- Scotts Osmocote® uses advanced prill technology that ensures even and controlled nutrient release with no wastage
- Controlled release means feeding less often and more effectively; less frequent feeding is more economical and environment-friendly
- Added wetting agent enhances water absorption into the soil or potting mix and helps plants take up nutrients
- Boosted levels of iron & magnesium and other trace elements keep leaves greener for longer and promote healthy growth
- Less than 2% phosphorus (the 'P' in NPK) means it's safe to use on most Australian natives
SUITABLE FOR
- Trees and shrubs including most natives and other phosphorus-sensitive plants
- Flowering and leafy annuals, perennials, climbers and groundcovers
- Vegetables, herbs and fruits
- Potted plants including vegetables, herbs, palms, orchids and indoor plants
- Safe to use on new plants - the controlled release of nutrients means it will not burn soft leaves or tender young roots
NOT SUITABLE FOR
- Do not use in hydroponic growing systems, ponds or pots submerged in water
- Do not use on lawns - use only specifically named fertilisers on grassed areas
HOW TO USE
- Use All Purpose throughout the garden to promote healthy growth, beautiful flowers and generous fruiting
- Use the rates in the table below as a guide for how much to apply OR broadcast over beds using 50-80g/m2
APPLICATION RATES
Indoor & Outdoor Maintenance
Pot Diameter | Amount of Osmocote |
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15cm | 1/2 TBL |
20cm | 1 TBL |
25cm | 2 TBL |
30cm | 4 TBL |
Area | Planting | Maintenance |
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Annual Garden Beds Flowers, Vegetables & Bulbs |
6 TBL per m2 ½ TBL per plant |
4 TBL per m2 ½ TBL per plant |
Trees and Shrubs Including Natives & Fruit Trees |
1TBL per 30cm of plant height Spread around the root zone |
1TBL per 30cm of plant height Spread around the root zone |
Note: TBL - tablespoon = 15g
- When planting - mix Scotts Osmocote® into the backfill soil. Fill around the roots in the planting hole with the enriched soil and then water thoroughly to settle the soil and initiate the nutrient release
- Established plants - sprinkle Scotts Osmocote® in a band around the dripline on the soil (beneath the outer perimeter of the leaf canopy) once a year and cover with mulch. This is where the feeding roots will be, not close into the trunk
- Pots - sprinkle at the recommended rate over the potting mix and cover lightly with mulch
- Self-watering pots - make 10cm deep holes* in the potting mix with a pencil or long skewer a few centimetres in from the rim of the pot and fill with columns of Scotts Osmocote®. Water from the top once or twice to start the feeding process.
*The number of holes will depend on the size of the pot - as a guide, three equally spaced holes would be enough for a 20cm diameter pot