How does Osmocote Plus work?

Osmocote fertilizer works by releasing fertilizer through the resin coating by the process of osmosis. The release rate depends on temperature and coating thickness.

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Just so, is Osmocote a good fertilizer?

Osmocote is a well-balanced 15-9-12 blend of nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium. Since it releases slowly as the plant is watered, it will not burn the roots or cause the plant to shoot out gangly growths too quickly. I use Osmocote on both my indoor potted plants and my outdoor container gardens.

Considering this, is Osmocote bad for plants? This is absolutely not true, and in fact you could ruin your plant and your soil by applying too much phosphorous. … Nursery growers, who have hundreds of thousands of container plants to take care of, typically use coated, slow-release artificial fertilizers, with trade names like Osmocote or Nursery Special.

Likewise, can I use Osmocote on all plants?

It works with virtually all plant varieties, in all growing conditions. Plus, we offer our no-burn pledge when you use Osmocote as directed.

Is Osmocote Plus good for tomatoes?

The Right Food for the Right Job

For example, the 14-14-14 Osmocote brands tend to work well for tomatoes, vegetables, melons, berries, perennials, trees and shrubs. The Osmocote Plus formula works well with hanging baskets, annual plants, indoor plants, plants in raised beds, etc.

Is Osmocote Plus safe for vegetables?

Can Osmocote® be used with edible plants such as vegetables, fruits and citrus? Yes. In fact, Osmocote® Flower & Vegetable Plant Food is formulated for just these purposes. … Osmocote® granules are coated with a resin made from vegetable oil, which make them safe to handle with bare skin.

Is Osmocote a complete Fertiliser?

Osmocote is another form of granular slow release fertilizer. It has been available to home gardeners in many different formulations for over three decades. Each specialized formulation is based in a balanced, complete fertilizer consisting of: Ammonium phosphate.

When should I use Osmocote?

Apply to outdoor plants every 4 months during the growing season. Can be applied to indoor plants, also every 4 months, year-round.

Can I sprinkle Osmocote on top of soil?

When re-potting, determine the correct amount of Osmocote required, fill the pot 2/3 of the way up the root ball, evenly sprinkle Osmocote on top of the new soil and then finish filling. Care should be taken not to damage the Osmocote granules, as that may reduce their longevity.

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