15-9-12, 8-9 M Lo-start

Ideal for greenhouse and nursery container plants, foliage production, and landscaping

15

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9

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12

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Osmocote Plus 15-9-12 Lo-Start delivers an extra boost of nutrition in the second half of the growth cycle—recommended for long-term propagation, fall plantings and overwintering.

  • Patterned Release Technology meets specific feeding cycles with unmatched consistency, efficiency, and safety

  • Can be incorporated into growing media or surface applied in the container

  • Use alone or in combination with a water-soluble fertilizer

  • Safe for sensitive crops

  • Suitable for use with dibbling equipment

Longevity at average media temperature

60 ̊F (15 ̊C)70 ̊F (21 ̊C)80 ̊F (26 ̊C)90 ̊F (32 ̊C)
9-10 months8-9 months6-7 months5-6 months

 

 

Surface application (grams)

Common container volumesApprox. containers per cubic yard1LowMedHigh
6" azalea / hibiscus (1.5 qt.)53971115
6" standard (1.75 qt.)46281318
6.5" azalea (1.8 qt.)44991318
8" azalea / hibiscus (3 qt.)269142230
8" mum pan (1 gal.)260152331
9" mum pan (1.25 gal.)166233649
10" hanging basket (1.25 gal.)
150263954
12" color bowl (2 gal.)112345373
12" hanging basket (2.25 gal.)100395982
1 quart8505710
2 quart400101520
1 gallon trade300132027
1 gallon210182839
2 gallon trade125314765
2 gallon102385880
3 gallon705584117
5 gallon5274114157
7 gallon35110169233
1May vary depending on container brand, media, and fill method.

 

 

Large container volumesSurface area
in square feet		LowMedHigh
10 gallon (17" diam.)1.4133204282
15 gallon (17.5" diam.)1.5143219303
20 gallon (21" diam.)2.3219335464
25 gallon (22.5" diam.)2.8267408565
30 gallon (26.5" diam.)3.8362554767
45 gallon (30" diam.)4.8457699969
65 gallon (30" diam.)4.8457699969
100 gallon (36" diam.)7.167710351433
200 gallon (48.5" diam.)12.843011482583
24" box4.0381583807
30" box6.255969111261
36" box9.08588071816
48" box16.0152523323228
For containers not listed, multiply surface area by:95146202

 

 

Incorporation

LowMedHigh
Pounds per cubic yard8.513.018.0
Kilograms per cubic meter5.07.710.7
Grams per liter5.07.710.7

 

 

Landscape2

LowMedHigh
Pounds per 1000 square feet13.023.033.0
Kilograms per 100 square meters6.311.216.1
Pounds of N per 1000 square feet2.03.55.0
2ICL recommends low rate on heavy or clay soils, high rate on light or sandy soils.

 

 

Approximate Volume Measurements

 

ICL spoons

#1#2#3#4#5#6#7
Grams91418384975100

 

 

Conventional measures

1 tsp.1 tbsp.1/4 c.1/3 c.1/2 c.1 c.
Grams5156386126252

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 fertilizer
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

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