Scotts Osmocote® Plus Organics Tomato, Vegetable & Herb Plant Food & Soil Improver
Size: 3.5KG
Main product features
A plant food and soil improver designed for allvegetables and herbs, including tomatoes,to give your plantsthe best of both worlds.Scotts Osmocote®Plus Organicsnurtures plant growthboth above and below the ground and by creating a balanced and sustainable growing environment, your plants are healthier, stronger andless susceptible to insect attacks and diseases, season after season.
When to use
FEATURES
- Calcium helpsprevent Blossom End Rotin tomatoes, capsicums and other members of the same family (the 'nightshades') while phosphorus promotesvigorous growth
- Gypsum breaks down clay soils,provides plants with the calcium they need to strengthen their structure andboostsdisease resistance
- The natural fertilisersblood & boneandcomposted manureboost growth and plant health andimprove soil textureand moisture holding
- Fish extractis a natural source of nitrogen, potassium and trace elements
- Seaweedis a natural soil and plant conditioner and tonic that improves resistance to stress and trauma and helps plants recover faster
- Scotts Osmocote®uses advancedprill technologythat ensures even and controlled nutrient release with no wastage.
- The organics are all derived from renewable resources
SUITABLE FOR
- Designed specifically for use on all vegetables and herbs
- 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 fertilisers on grassed areas
HOW TO USE
55grams = 3 tablespoons (TBL).Use the table below as a guide to how much to use:
Where to apply | Rate (Flat level scoops) | How to apply at planting | Established Plants |
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Vegetables, herbs & tomatoes Herbs in-ground | 3 scoops per m2 |
Spread evenly over the garden bed Mix into the top 10cm of soil |
Spread evenly over the garden bed |
Potted plants | 30cm pot -¾ scoop 40cm pot - 1½ scoops 60cm pot - 2 scoops 90cm pot - 3 scoops |
Mix through the potting mix |
Apply evenly over the mix or mix through when repotting |
IMPORTANT: Water in thoroughly after each application and ensure the product iswashed off leaves
WHEN TO USE
- Apply every six months
- For best results, apply in the early Spring when new growth appears, and repeat in late Summer or early Autumn
SAFETY INFORMATION
CAUTION: This product may cause staining of hard surfaces if wet. Avoid contact with hard surfaces and if contact does occur, sweep off immediately.
SAFETY FIRST:Read the instructions on the product packaging before use and take particular note of any warnings or cautions on the label
See the Safety Data Sheet for this product
TECHNICAL DETAILS
NPK 13.1 : 2.3 : 4
Contains addedorganic materials, natural gypsum, wetting agentand a range ofessential trace elements
Safely to use on edibles
Scotts Osmocote®is a controlled release fertiliser that consists ofprills(small beads) of high-quality fertiliser encased in apermeable and biodegradable soy extract coating
Each prill containsa balanced microdoseof nutrients so a plant's response from an application is reliable and consistent
Health and Safety
Always read the pack label and product instructions carefully before use. For further information relating to product safety please review the product data safety sheet link below.