Osmocote Citrus & Fruit Controlled Release Fertilizer - 500g

   Contains 6 months feed

   Plus trace elements

   Fast & easy

   No surge growth

A no-fuss, set and forget controlled release plant food for those who don't have the time or inclination to tend every plant or garden bed individually. With boosted magnesium, Scotts Osmocote® Controlled Release Fertilizer: Citrus & Fruit will promote healthy growth and generous fruiting for your citrus and fruit plants. The smart way to fertilize - one application feeds continuously for up to 6 months. 

FEATURES

• Boosted magnesium keeps leaves green for longer, especially on citrus
• 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
• Wetting agent enhances water absorption into the soil or potting mix and helps plants take up nutrients
• Less than 2% phosphorus (the 'P' in NPK) means it can be safely used on most Australian native fruit trees such as Davidson's Plum, Finger Limes and Quandongs

SUITABLE FOR

• Evergreen and deciduous ornamental trees and shrubs, shrubs, climbers, vines and grasses
• Fruit trees including citrus, stone fruits, apples and pears, grapevines and berries
• Potted foliage and fruiting plants including dwarf, espalier and columnar fruit trees
• 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 fertilizers on grassed areas

HOW TO USE

• Use Scotts Osmocote® Controlled Release Fertilizer: Citrus & Fruit throughout the garden to promote healthy growth, beautiful flowers and generous fruiting
• Lemons and other citrus have wide, shallow root systems so they need regular watering, feeding and mulching - keep the root zone clear of other plants & weeds
• 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

Note: TBL - tablespoon = 15g

• 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 recommended rate over 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