Osmocote Blend 17-5-11, 8-9 mo. Controlled-Release Fertilizer, 50 lbs.

Osmocote Blend 17-5-11 8-9 mo. contains resin-coated NPK cores pre-blended with Micromax® micronutrients. Can be used in conjunction with water-soluble fertilizers or alone, as an all-in-one nutritional program.

N-P-K: 17-5-11

Generally blended into the growing media, but it can be topdressed in the pot, subdressed or dibbled. It is recommended that the pot is thoroughly watered before or directly after planting to release the minor nutrients from the Micromax granules and disperse it into the media. This product is widely used as a single source of nutrients in both greenhouses and nursery container grown plants. Its balanced offering of nutrients makes it a great choice for growers that are looking for a more economical option to our top of the line product.

Suitable for a wide range of applications including greenhouse and nursery container plants, foliage production, and landscaping

Benefits

• Economical, single-source solution
• Micromax® micronutrients ensure maximum growth in all conditions
• Provides a safe and consistent source of nutrition throughout the season
• Elevated levels of iron for brilliant color
• Can be incorporated into growing media or surface applied in the container
• Suitable for use with dibbling equipment

How To Use

• 1. Verify product analysis, longevity, and rate for plants in your production system (for assistance, contact your regional ICL Territory Manager or call ICL Customer Service at 800-492-8255)
• 2. Consult rate tables printed on bag labels and product sheets
• 3. For incorporation, blend into growing media to ensure uniform distribution of cores
• 4. Do not over-mix (doing so could damage fertilizer coating)
• 5. Growing media should be used within two to four weeks after incorporating fertilizer
• 6. For top-dress applications, spread fertilizer evenly on container surface (avoid piling fertilizer directly against plant stem)
• 7. Irrigate after application (irrigation frequency and volume should be adjusted during the crop production cycle according to crop type, environmental conditions, and desired soluble salt levels)
• 8. A product trial is recommended before adopting a new fertilizer program or making full-scale changes to standard cultural practices (test several rates on representative plant types)
• 9. Use caution when applying to plants being over-wintered under cover (if you can't monitor soluble salts and/or adjust irrigation practices, avoid Fall and Winter applications
• 10. Store in a clean, cool, dry place

Guranteed Analysis for Osmocote Blend 17-5-11 8-9 mo.