18-6-12, 8-9 M Lo-start

General purpose formulation for a wide variety of plant types

18

N

6

P2O5

12

K2O
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Osmocote 18-6-12 Lo-Start provides a nutrient boost at the end third of the growing cycle. Ideal for use in nursery, foliage and greenhouse production, container gardens, interiorscapes and landscapes.

  • Base feed for heavy-feeding greenhouse and nursery crops

  • Can be used as a topdressing for established hanging baskets and perennials

  • Safe for long-term feeding of interior foliage plants

  • Eliminates repeated applications, saving time and labor costs

  • For optimum results, use in combination with Micromax® micronutrients.

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
volumes		Approx. containers
per cubic yard1		LowMedHigh
6" azalea / hibiscus (1.5 qt.)5396913
6" standard (1.75 qt.)46271115
6.5" azalea (1.8 qt.)44971115
8" azalea / hibiscus (3 qt.)269121925
8" mum pan (1 gal.)260121926
9" mum pan (1.25 gal.)166193041
10" mum pan (1.25 gal.)150213345
12" color bowl (2 gal.)112284561
12" hanging basket (2.25 gal.)100325068
1 quart850468
2 quart40081217
1 gallon trade300111723
1 gallon210152432
2 gallon trade125254054
2 gallon102314967
3 gallon70457197
5 gallon526196131
7 gallon3591143195
1May vary depending on container brand, media, and fill method.

 

 

Large container volumesSurface area
in square feet		LowMedHigh
10 gallon (17" diam.)1.4110173235
15 gallon (17.5" diam.)1.5118185252
20 gallon (21" diam.)2.3180284387
25 gallon (22.5" diam.)2.8220345471
30 gallon (26.5" diam.)3.8298469639
45 gallon (30" diam.)4.8377592807
65 gallon (30" diam.)4.8377592807
100 gallon (36" diam.)7.15578751194
200 gallon (48.5" diam.)12.8100415782152
24" box4.0314493673
30" box6.254907711051
36" box9.070611101513
48" box16.0125619732690
For containers not listed, multiply surface area by:78123168

 

 

Incorporation

LowMedHigh
Pounds per cubic yard7.010.515.0
Kilograms per cubic meter4.26.28.9
Grams per liter4.26.28.9

 

 

2Landscape

LowMedHigh
Pounds per 1000 square feet11.019.528.0
Kilograms per 100 square meters5.49.513.7
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
Grams9141837497297

 

 

Conventional measures

1 tsp.1 tbsp.1/4 c.1/3 c.1/2 c.1 c.
Grams5156891137272

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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