Advantages
- Optimal availability of nutrients during the season.
- No release in the first months after potting- most efficient fertilizer application ever!
- Ideal for salt sensitive species.
- 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.
Usage
The right dosage is very important for an optimum result. A slight re-fertilization in the main growing period can be necessary, depending on crop type and growing circumstances.
For application rates in combination with PlantTrust and tailor-made advice, contact your ICL Specialty Fertilizers advisor for more detailed information.
The longevity of Osmocote Exact Protect 8-9M is affected by temperature. The postponed start period is 1.5-2 months (depending on temperatures around application time).
(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.
Rates
Recommended rates
|
Light feeding |
Normal feeding |
Heavy feeding |
Container nursery stock |
1.5-2 g/l |
2-3 g/l |
3-5 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 8-9M 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 1.5-2 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 main growing period. 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, Everris cannot be made responsible for any negative results.
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Updated 04/03/2015
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