This fertilizer has a slow release effect of 3-4 months for annuals, perennials, and short term crops. Osmocote 14-14-14 controlled release fertilizer is engineered to help deliver bigger, greener plants.
Moreover, how do you apply Osmocote slow release Fertiliser?
For flowering perennials, sprinkle the fertilizer around plants in the spring and fall at the rate of 3 tablespoons per 4 square feet or 1 teaspoon per 4-inch plant. Work the fertilizer into the top 3 inches of soil or mulch. Around trees and shrubs, apply 3 tablespoons of Osmocote for every 2 feet of branch spread.
Likewise, can I use Osmocote on all plants?
Feed indoor and outdoor potted plants for up to a full 6 months with Osmocote Smart-Release Plant Food Plus Outdoor & Indoor. This is our best formula, and it is fortified with 11 essential nutrients. It works with virtually all plant varieties, in all growing conditions.
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.
What plants is Osmocote good for?
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.
Can you use too much Osmocote?
Overly rapid growth can cause a cactus to crack or even explode when it takes up too much water. Even though it’s not organic, I experimented with working liberal amounts of Osmocote into my food garden to drive fertility abnormally high. The result was the largest most productive squash plants ever.
Can I just sprinkle fertilizer on top of soil?
The simple answer is no you can’t. You would have intense concentrations of fertilizers, pockets of nothing but fertilizers. Soon as the roots hit it the plant would die. Any fertilizer is always well mixed in with a large amount soil to avoid just that problem.
When should I use slow release fertilizer?
While it works more slowly, slow-release fertilizer is ideal for established lawns to keep them lush and thick, yet prevent huge spikes in growth. Pros of slow-release fertilizer: Slow-release means nutrients are released more uniformly across the lawn in a slow, steady fashion.
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.
Is Osmocote good for all flowers?
Yes. Osmocote® can be used on all varieties of potted plants. Apply as directed for best results.
Is Osmocote a good brand?
Growing and maintaining your garden
Scotts Osmocote® is one of the best known and most trusted brands among Australian home gardeners. Our extensive range of indoor and outdoor potting mixes and fertilisers are all developed to assist you to grow healthy flowering and fruiting plants indoors or outdoors.
