The short-track Osmocote for fast-track performance.

Get off to a good start with our dual-purpose, second-generation, controlled-release fertilizer.

Osmocote Start delivers nutrition to your crops with a short cultivation cycle, or provides refertilization for up to six weeks. It’s designed especially for compact-growing annual plants with a short cropping cycle. These include violets, marigolds and primulas, along with more salt-sensitive vegetable crops, and cuttings that have difficulty rooting. 

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Osmocote Start is a second-generation controlled-release fertilizer designed as a starter fertilizer and for crops with short cultivation cycles. It provides essential nutrients for up to six weeks, promoting healthy root growth and vibrant plant color.

Osmocote Start features fully coated granules that ensure a uniform and gradual release of nutrients. This reduces leaching and enhances nutrient efficiency, making it ideal for compact-growing annual plants and salt-sensitive vegetable crops.

Osmocote Start has small granules of 1-2,5 mm that can be mixed evenly into the growing medium. The recommended application rate varies based on pot size and specific crop needs.

Yes, Osmocote Start is also suitable for salt-sensitive vegetable crops and cuttings which do not root easily. Its controlled-release formula provides consistent nutrition, making it ideal for short cultivation cycles.

Osmocote Start has a longevity of six weeks, providing consistent nutrition throughout the short cultivation cycle.

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