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Everything you need to know about growing container nursery stock
Grow, nurture and protect your container nursery stock
Container nursery stock grown in pots
Within the nursery stock category there are a wide range of plants grown, which service the ornamentals market from households to big landscape projects. ICL looks to provide solutions for all plant categories and address challenges which are found, within this interesting crop category, with innovative products and dedicated service.
Liners
Rooted cuttings and plugs are potted into 7-9cm pots or multicell trays.
Quick rooting is important to ensure the young plant establishes well and produces many buds and shots. Healthy plants are more resistant and able to fight off fungal infections.
General nursery stock
A very wide range of garden plants are grown, to match the nutrient needs more closely it is best to group the plants into groups with similar needs . Wide range of pot sizes from 1 Lit up to 10 Litre.
Longer term crops which are often grown outdoors will quickly lose leaf colour and show nutrient deficiencies. Many crops are overwintered, and we need to provide a media with an optimum air : water balance and yet still be manageable for irrigation in the summer. H2Gro wetting agent has proven to greatly improve the water holding and rewetting of growing media. Nutrition is key and many need the fertiliser to perform into the second growing season.
Herbaceous perennials
A wide range of herbaceous plants are grown , generally potted early spring into small pots (9-11cm) for early sales or larger pots (1-3L) for later sales.
Matching the nutrition for a wide range of plants. They grow very quickly in the spring but we need compact growth and flowering.
Ericaceous
Wide range of species grown in both spring and autumn potting cycles, Ericaceous plants have very specific needs due to their slow growing habit and intolerance of lime.
Sensitive to high pH levels leading to iron deficiency, (aim for pH of 4.5 to 5) and also to high levels of fertilizer.
Trees
Within the UK and Ireland there are a wide range of trees grown within nursery stock production in varying species and sizes. From small trees for garden centres in 10-15 litre pots up to Semi Mature Trees in 200 litre up to 1000 litre pots. Trees are potted up bare root trees lifted from the field. Larger specimens may be rootballs put into large pots with a limited volume of new growing media wit hfresh fertiliser.
Maintaining the water and nutrient supply to large trees, and ensuring trace elements, such as iron are constantly available for best foliage colour. High levels of nitrogen can lead to soft growth which can be damaged in high winds.
Recommendations
ICL recommends using these products to grow, nurture and protect your container nursery stock
Grow
ICL offers standard off the shelf solutions with its Levington Advance Peat Reduced Container Nursery Stock and Levington Advance Sustain Peat Free Container Nursery stock growing media, as well as bespoke growing media mixes as required with Levington Advance Solutions
Nurture
Use Osmocote 5, with its unique S- shaped nutrient release curve, has a lower initial release which encourages rooting and optimum crop safety. Later as the plant establishes, the release is enhanced maximizing the growth when the young plants are fully established. Throughout the OTEA system ensures effective trace element uptake by the plant.
Protect
To keep plants free of pest and diseases ICL offer a range of products which can help keep plants looking healthy and saleable for longer. For growing media incorporation ICL offer Lalguard M52 GR for dedicated bio-control of Black Vine Weevil as well as Prestop for protection from root disease.
For non-incorporated vine weevil control there is ICL’s Seeka nematode range and Pitcher GR, which form part of a IPM plan on nursery for season long vine weevil control. For controlling pests such as Western Flower Thrip ICL has Mainspring, a new insecticide available to market.
ICL also have a the Vitalnova range of biostimulant to help boost plant health throughout the growing season.
Levington Advance Container Nursery Stock General is the ideal peat reduced growing medium for great quality plants. Taken as the industry standard over many years. Suitable for a wide variety of nursery stock crops, pots and liners.
Levington Advance Sustain Container Nursery Stock is the ideal peat free growing medium for great quality plants. Taken as the industry standard over many years, ICL continue to invest in the development of their sustainable raw materials making it the most technologically advanced growing media available.
Osmocote 5 12-14M gives your crops the nourishment they need for at least a year after your early spring or winter potting, thanks to the latest controlled-release technology.
Osmocote 5 8-9M harnesses 5th-generation programmed-release fertiliser technology to help your plants achieve sustained, safe, and efficient nutrition over an 8–9-month longevity period.
Vitalnova Prime is derived from yeast (saccharomyces cerevisiae). Yeast cell walls are rich in amino acids and peptides which are known to act as natural elicitors within the plant, stimulating the plants natural defences against environmental stresses (otherwise known as abiotic stress).
Vitalnova Guardian is a blend of naturally derived polyketides and foliar-applied nutrients essential for plant biofortification, formulated for immediate effect and rapid response in the face of external crop stresses. Well-nourished plants have a more effective defence system.
Vitalnova TriBoost is the new microbial inoculant which consists of enzymes three beneficial live cultures; Bacillus subtilis, Enterococcus faecium and Lactobaillus plantarum. Each microbial strain has been selected for their beneficial properties with regards to soil health.
Grow
ICL offers standard off the shelf solutions with its Levington Advance Peat Reduced Container Nursery Stock and Levington Advance Sustain Peat Free Container Nursery stock growing media, as well as bespoke growing media mixes as required with Levington Advance Solutions
Nurture
The Osmocote 5 range not only contains NPK but also Magnesium and essential trace elements for optimum healthy growth, the S-shaped release is very efficient and optimized to the plant demand.
Depending on timing of sale we would recommend either 8-9m or 12-14m longevity.
Protect
To keep plants free of pest and diseases ICL offer a range of products which can help keep plants looking healthy and saleable for longer. For growing media incorporation ICL offer Lalguard M52 GR for dedicated bio-control of Black Vine Weevil as well as Prestop for protection from root disease.
For non-incorporated vine weevil control there is ICL’s Seeka nematode range and Pitcher GR, which form part of a IPM plan on nursery for season long vine weevil control. For controlling pests such as Western Flower Thrip ICL has Mainspring, a new insecticide available to market.
ICL also have a the Vitalnova range of biostimulant to help boost plant health throughout the growing season.
Levington Advance Container Nursery Stock General is the ideal peat reduced growing medium for great quality plants. Taken as the industry standard over many years. Suitable for a wide variety of nursery stock crops, pots and liners.
Levington Advance Sustain Container Nursery Stock is the ideal peat free growing medium for great quality plants. Taken as the industry standard over many years, ICL continue to invest in the development of their sustainable raw materials making it the most technologically advanced growing media available.
Osmocote 5 12-14M gives your crops the nourishment they need for at least a year after your early spring or winter potting, thanks to the latest controlled-release technology.
Osmocote 5 8-9M harnesses 5th-generation programmed-release fertiliser technology to help your plants achieve sustained, safe, and efficient nutrition over an 8–9-month longevity period.
H2Gro penetrates beyond the surface to moisten the whole root zone, improving your water management in pots and containers and preventing irrigation peaks and waterlogging.
Vitalnova Prime is derived from yeast (saccharomyces cerevisiae). Yeast cell walls are rich in amino acids and peptides which are known to act as natural elicitors within the plant, stimulating the plants natural defences against environmental stresses (otherwise known as abiotic stress).
Vitalnova Guardian is a blend of naturally derived polyketides and foliar-applied nutrients essential for plant biofortification, formulated for immediate effect and rapid response in the face of external crop stresses. Well-nourished plants have a more effective defence system.
Vitalnova TriBoost is the new microbial inoculant which consists of enzymes three beneficial live cultures; Bacillus subtilis, Enterococcus faecium and Lactobaillus plantarum. Each microbial strain has been selected for their beneficial properties with regards to soil health.
Grow
ICL offers standard off the shelf solutions with its Levington Advance Peat Reduced Container Nursery Stock or more specific Levington Advance Apline, Herbaceous and Cyclamen growing media and Levington Advance Sustain Peat Free Container Nursery stock growing media, as well as bespoke growing media mixes as required with Levington Advance Solutions
Nurture
Use Osmocote Exact High K releases sufficient Nitrogen at the start for balanced growth and then the high potassium levels encourage compact growth and flowering later in the season.
Protect
To keep plants free of pest and diseases ICL offer a range of products which can help keep plants looking healthy and saleable for longer. For growing media incorporation ICL offer Lalguard M52 GR for dedicated bio-control of Black Vine Weevil as well as Prestop for protection from root disease.
For non-incorporated vine weevil control there is ICL’s Seeka nematode range and Pitcher GR, which form part of a IPM plan on nursery for season long vine weevil control. For controlling pests such as Western Flower Thrip ICL has Mainspring, a new insecticide available to market.
ICL also have a the Vitalnova range of biostimulant to help boost plant health throughout the growing season.
Levington Advance Container Nursery Stock General is the ideal peat reduced growing medium for great quality plants. Taken as the industry standard over many years. Suitable for a wide variety of nursery stock crops, pots and liners.
Levington Advance Alpine, Herbaceous and Cyclamen is a peat reduced growing media product designed to provide a good open well drained structure with low base fertiliser levels. This is suitable for all Alpine, Herbaceous and Cyclamen crops & pots
Levington Advance Sustain Container Nursery Stock is the ideal peat free growing medium for great quality plants. Taken as the industry standard over many years, ICL continue to invest in the development of their sustainable raw materials making it the most technologically advanced growing media available.
Osmocote Exact High K 5-6M is a DCT-powered fourth-generation coated NPK fertilizer with trace elements and programmed release, with longevity of five to six months.
Osmocote Exact High K 8-9M is a DCT-powered fourth-generation coated NPK fertilizer with trace elements and programmed release, with longevity of eight to nine months.
H2Gro penetrates beyond the surface to moisten the whole root zone, improving your water management in pots and containers and preventing irrigation peaks and waterlogging.
Vitalnova Prime is derived from yeast (saccharomyces cerevisiae). Yeast cell walls are rich in amino acids and peptides which are known to act as natural elicitors within the plant, stimulating the plants natural defences against environmental stresses (otherwise known as abiotic stress).
Vitalnova Guardian is a blend of naturally derived polyketides and foliar-applied nutrients essential for plant biofortification, formulated for immediate effect and rapid response in the face of external crop stresses. Well-nourished plants have a more effective defence system.
Vitalnova TriBoost is the new microbial inoculant which consists of enzymes three beneficial live cultures; Bacillus subtilis, Enterococcus faecium and Lactobaillus plantarum. Each microbial strain has been selected for their beneficial properties with regards to soil health.
Grow
ICL offers standard off the shelf solutions with its Levington Advance Peat Reduced Container Nursery Stock growing media, however Ericaceous plants may require a lower pH than standard, as well as bespoke growing media mixes which are suited to particular plants and conditions on nursery – learn more about our Levington Advance Solutions
Nurture
Using Osmocote Exact Lo.Start 16-18 month provides growers with the optimum product for the best quality of plant. The nutrient release matches the plants sensitive demands of the roots and ensures balanced growth which ensures the plants establish better, when eventually planted out. H2Gro will ensure
Protect
To keep plants free of pest and diseases ICL offer a range of products which can help keep plants looking healthy and saleable for longer. For growing media incorporation ICL offer Lalguard M52 GR for dedicated bio-control of Black Vine Weevil as well as Prestop for protection from root disease.
For non-incorporated vine weevil control there is ICL’s Seeka nematode range and Pitcher GR, which form part of a IPM plan on nursery for season long vine weevil control. For controlling pests such as Western Flower Thrip ICL has Mainspring, a new insecticide available to market.
ICL also have a the Vitalnova range of biostimulant to help boost plant health throughout the growing season.
Levington Advance Container Nursery Stock General is the ideal peat reduced growing medium for great quality plants. Taken as the industry standard over many years. Suitable for a wide variety of nursery stock crops, pots and liners.
H2Gro penetrates beyond the surface to moisten the whole root zone, improving your water management in pots and containers and preventing irrigation peaks and waterlogging.
Vitalnova Prime is derived from yeast (saccharomyces cerevisiae). Yeast cell walls are rich in amino acids and peptides which are known to act as natural elicitors within the plant, stimulating the plants natural defences against environmental stresses (otherwise known as abiotic stress).
Vitalnova TriBoost is the new microbial inoculant which consists of enzymes three beneficial live cultures; Bacillus subtilis, Enterococcus faecium and Lactobaillus plantarum. Each microbial strain has been selected for their beneficial properties with regards to soil health.
Vitalnova Guardian is a blend of naturally derived polyketides and foliar-applied nutrients essential for plant biofortification, formulated for immediate effect and rapid response in the face of external crop stresses. Well-nourished plants have a more effective defence system.
Grow
ICL offers standard off the shelf solutions with its Levington Advance Peat Reduced Container Nursery Stock and Levington Advance Sustain Peat Free growing media, as well as bespoke Levington Advance Solutions growing media mixes which are suited to particular plants and conditions on nursery
Nurture
Using Osmocote 5 gives your trees the best nutrition package in this environment and will help provide great quality trees. Typically Osmocote 5 12 month is used but 8-9m working well for faster growing smaller trees which are sold in the spring after potting. The nutrient release matches the trees demands and ensures balanced growth which ensure the trees establish better when eventually planted out. H2Gro helps manage the water within the growing media and ensure availability to tree roots.
Protect
To keep plants free of pest and diseases ICL offer a range of products which can help keep plants looking healthy and saleable for longer. For growing media incorporation ICL offer Lalguard M52 GR for dedicated bio-control of Black Vine Weevil as well as Prestop for protection from root disease.
For non-incorporated vine weevil control there is ICL’s Seeka nematode range and Pitcher GR, which form part of a IPM plan on nursery for season long vine weevil control. For controlling pests such as Western Flower Thrip ICL has Mainspring, a new insecticide available to market.
ICL also have a the Vitalnova range of biostimulant to help boost plant health throughout the growing season.
Levington Advance Container Nursery Stock General is the ideal peat reduced growing medium for great quality plants. Taken as the industry standard over many years. Suitable for a wide variety of nursery stock crops, pots and liners.
Levington Advance Sustain Container Nursery Stock is the ideal peat free growing medium for great quality plants. Taken as the industry standard over many years, ICL continue to invest in the development of their sustainable raw materials making it the most technologically advanced growing media available.
H2Gro penetrates beyond the surface to moisten the whole root zone, improving your water management in pots and containers and preventing irrigation peaks and waterlogging.
Osmocote 5 12-14M gives your crops the nourishment they need for at least a year after your early spring or winter potting, thanks to the latest controlled-release technology.
Osmocote 5 8-9M harnesses 5th-generation programmed-release fertiliser technology to help your plants achieve sustained, safe, and efficient nutrition over an 8–9-month longevity period.
Vitalnova Prime is derived from yeast (saccharomyces cerevisiae). Yeast cell walls are rich in amino acids and peptides which are known to act as natural elicitors within the plant, stimulating the plants natural defences against environmental stresses (otherwise known as abiotic stress).
Vitalnova Guardian is a blend of naturally derived polyketides and foliar-applied nutrients essential for plant biofortification, formulated for immediate effect and rapid response in the face of external crop stresses. Well-nourished plants have a more effective defence system.
Vitalnova TriBoost is the new microbial inoculant which consists of enzymes three beneficial live cultures; Bacillus subtilis, Enterococcus faecium and Lactobaillus plantarum. Each microbial strain has been selected for their beneficial properties with regards to soil health.
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