Osmocote Exact Protect has been especially developed for autumn pottings of nursery stock in the period of mid October until mid January. Application of Osmocote Exact Protect is ideal for i.e. conifers and roses, bare rooted plant material / grafted material in autumn/winter pottings.
- Advantages
- Directions for use
- Recommended rates
Advantages
- Optimal availability of nutrients during the season.
- No release in the first months after potting (autumn and winter period) – most efficient fertilizer application ever!
- Application of full dosage rate in autumn is possible - re-fertilization in spring is no longer required.
- Labor saving in busy sales period in springtime.
- Better growth due to effective release and timing of release.
Directions for use
The right dosage is very important for an optimum result! To have sufficient feeding available in springtime the dosage should be between 3-6 kg/m³ (depending on the crop). A slight re-fertilization in the summer period could be necessary, depending on crop type and growing circumstances.
The longevity of Osmocote Exact Protect 12-14M is affected by temperature. (Product longevity is determined at 21ºC)
16ºC |
21ºC |
26ºC |
15-17M |
12-14M |
9-11M |
Store under dry conditions. Partly used or damaged bags should be closed well.
Recommended rates
|
Light feeding |
Normal feeding |
Heavy feeding |
Container nursery stock |
3-4 g/l |
4-5 g/l |
5-6 g/l |
Attention
The above mentioned rates are general recommendations. Adjust the rate to specific circumstances. The mentioned rates are based on potting substrates with max. 0,5 kg/m³ of base fertilizer. For most pottings in the mentioned period, no base fertilizer is needed.
Osmocote Exact Protect 12-14M can be mixed in the potting substrate or dibbled in the plant hole. Dibbling is only recommended for well-rooted liners (P9). Only make use of fertilizer applicators, which do not damage the coating.
Osmocote Exact Protect is a 100 % dual coated fertilizer; the initial release of nutrients is postponed in the first 2-3 months. It is very important to apply Osmocote Exact Protect in the correct potting period. Depending on your circumstances it might be necessary to slightly re-fertilize in the summer period (June/July/August). Contact your ICL Specialty Fertilizers advisor for tailor-made advice.
Trial first on a small scale before rate, application or other changes in your cultural practices are implemented. As circumstances can differ and as the application of our products is beyond our control, ICL Specialty Fertilizers cannot be made responsible for any negative results.
Osmocote Exact Protect has been especially developed for autumn pottings of nursery stock in the period of mid October until mid January. Application of Osmocote Exact Protect is ideal for i.e. conifers and roses, bare rooted plant material / grafted material in autumn/winter pottings.