Osmocote 5 brings the latest controlled-release technology to growers. These 5th generation, Programmed Release fertilizers guarantee efficient, safe and consistent plant nutrition.
- Advantages
- Directions for use
- Recommended rates
Advantages
- More efficient and effective uptake of applied plant nutrition thanks to the NutriMatch-Release™ technology. It matches the NPK release pattern to the plant’s needs with more precision than ever before.
- Best possible plant color, health and growth with the OTEA™-system. It optimises the availability of trace elements in the growing media and their uptake by plants.
- Highest nutrient release efficiency.
- Highest safety for plants.
- Highest consistency: every bag of the product is identical.
- Blue colored granules for recognition of 8-9M longevity.
Directions for use
- Osmocote 5 8-9M is specially designed for indoor and outdoor container nursery stock, perennials, and various pot plant types.
- It is recommended to mix the product into the growing medium to ensure optimal distribution of the granules.
- Osmocote 5 can also be applied using dibbling methods. Ask your ICL technical advisor for advice.
- Osmocote 5 can be combined with Peters and Universol water-soluble fertilizers. For tailor-made recommendations, please ask your ICL technical advisor.
The longevity of Osmocote 5 8-9M is affected by temperature. (Product longevity is determined at 21ºC)
| 16ºC |
21ºC |
26ºC |
| 10-11M |
8-9M |
6-7M |
Store under dry conditions. Partly used or damaged bags should be closed well.
Recommended rates
| |
Average
nutritional need
|
Minimum recommended
base rate (in case additional water
soluble fertilizers are applied)
|
Container nursery stock and
perennial crops (covered cultures) |
5-6g/l |
3-4g/l |
Important: Rates for Osmocote are based on pot volumes. When incorporating fertiliser throughout the media and repotting into bigger pots, the dosage rate should be increased to compensate for the dilution effect. Please contact your ICL advisor for plant-specific recommendations.
The above mentioned recommended rates are based on unfertilized substrates. Please be aware that these are general recommendations. Specific situations such as use in tunnels, green-houses, or specific climate conditions may require adjustments. Contact your ICL advisor for more detailed advice.
Trial first on a small scale before implementing rate, application or other changes in your cultural practices. As circumstances can differ and as the application of our products is beyond our control, ICL cannot be made responsible for any negative results.
Osmocote 5 brings the latest controlled-release technology to growers. These 5th generation, Programmed Release fertilizers guarantee efficient, safe and consistent plant nutrition.
