8-9M

Early Spring, early growth

16

N

3.5

P

10.0

K

TE

Where to buy

See to every one of your early Spring potting needs with the controlled-release technology of Osmocote® 5. Help your plants achieve sustained, safe, and efficient nutrition over an 8-9 month longevity period with its 5th generation programmed release fertilizer technology. Optimize the availability and uptake of trace elements with its OTEA-system, guaranteed to provide your plants with the best possible color, growth, and overall health.

N
N Total NitrogenNitrate nitrogen (N-NO3)Ammoniacal nitrogen (N-NH4)Urea nitrogen (N-Urea)Organic nitrogenUreaformaldehyde (N-MU) 16%7.2%8.8%0%0%0%
P
P PhosphorusWater soluble (P) 3.5%2.6%
K
K PotassiumWater soluble (K) 10.0%10.0%
Mg
Mg MagnesiumWater soluble (Mg) 1.3%0.3%
B
B BoronWater soluble (B) 0.01%0.01%
Cu
Cu CopperWater soluble (Cu)Copper EDTA (Cu) 0.015%0.015%0.015%
Fe
Fe IronWater soluble (Fe)Iron EDTA (Fe)Iron DTPA (Fe)Iron EDDHA (Fe) 0.30%0.30%0.30%0%0%
Mn
Mn ManganeseWater soluble (Mn)Manganese EDTA (Mn) 0.05%0.05%0.05%
Mo
Mo MolybdenumWater soluble (Mo) 0.010%0.010%
Zn
Zn ZincWater soluble (Zn)Zinc EDTA (Zn) 0.012%0.012%0.012%

  • Features NutriMatch-Release technology for better, more precise nutrient uptake

  • Great consistency, every bag is identical

  • Most efficient nutrient release

Light feedingNormal feedingWhen 50% of nutrition is supplied by Peters or Universol
Container Nursery Stock, Pot and Bedding plants5 g/l6 g/l3 g/l
Light feeding
Normal feeding
When 50% of nutrition is supplied by Peters or Universol

Important: Rates for Osmocote are based on pot volumes. When incorporating fertiliser throughout the media and repotting plants into bigger pots, the dosage rate should be increased to compensate for the dilution effect. Please contact your ICL advisor for plant-specific recommendations.

1
Use Osmocote® 5 8-9M especially for container nursery stock, perennials, and various pot plant types’ short cultures. 
2
Mix directly into the growing medium for optimum granule distribution.
3
You can apply Osmocote® 5 via dibbling methods.  For further advice, contact your ICL technical advisor.
4
If applied Micromax Premium dosage rates go over 200 g/m3 growing medium and are combined with Osmocote® 5, contact your ICL technical advisor for detailed recommendations.
5
You can combine Osmocote® 5 with Peters and Universol® water-soluble fertilizers. For specific recommendations, please consult with your ICL technical advisor.
6
Osmocote® 5 8-9M’s longevity can be affected by temperature. (Product longevity is determined at 21ºC) 16ºC: 10-11M 21ºC: 8-9M 26ºC: 6-7M.
7
Make sure you properly seal partly used or damaged bags.
8
Store under dry conditions. 

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