Osmocote Plus 15-9-12, 3-4 mo. Controlled-Release Fertilizer, 50 lbs.

Osmocote® Plus 15-9-12 Osmocote Plus 15-9-12 is recommended when growing a wide variety of plants. Standard release pattern delivers a steady stream of nutrition throughout the growth cycle. Guaranteed Analysis Total Nitrogen (N): 15% Nitrate nitrogen (N-NO3): 6.6% Ammoniacal nitrogen (N-NH4): 8.4% Phosphorus Pentoxide (P2O5): 9% Potassium Oxide (K2O): 12% Magnesium (Mg): 1.3% (Water soluble: 0.8%) Sulfur (S): 5.9% Boron (B): 0.02% Copper (Cu): 0.05% (Water soluble: 0.05%) Iron (Fe): 0.46% (Water soluble: 0.09%; Iron EDTA: 0.006%) Manganese (Mn): 0.06% (Water soluble: 0.02%) Molybdenum (Mo): 0.02% Zinc (Zn): 0.05% (Water soluble: 0.011%) Benefits 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 Application Rates Longevity at Average Media Temperature 60°F (15°C) 70°F (21°C) 80°F (26°C) 90°F (32°C) 4-5 months 3-4 months 2-3 months 1-2 months Surface Application (Grams) Common Container Volumes Approx. Containers per Cubic Yard* Low Med High 6" azalea / hibiscus (1.5 qt.) 539 3 7 10 6" standard (1.75 qt.) 462 3 8 12 6.5" azalea (1.8 qt.) 449 3 8 12 8" azalea / hibiscus (3 qt.) 269 5 14 20 8" mum pan (1 gal.) 260 5 14 21 9" mum pan (1.25 gal.) 166 8 22 33 10" hanging basket (1.25 gal.) 150 9 24 36 12" color bowl (2 gal.) 112 12 32 49 12" hanging basket (2.25 gal.) 100 14 36 54 1 quart 850 2 4 6 2 quart 400 3 9 14 1 gallon trade 300 5 12 18 1 gallon 210 6 17 26 2 gallon trade 125 11 29 44 2 gallon 102 13 36 53 3 gallon 70 19 52 78 5 gallon 52 26 70 105 7 gallon 35 39 104 156 *May vary depending on container brand, media, and fill method. Large Container Volumes Large Container Volumes Surface Area (sq. ft.) Low Med High 10 gallon (17" diam.) 1.4 47 126 188 15 gallon (17.5" diam.) 1.5 50 135 202 20 gallon (21" diam.) 2.3 77 206 309 25 gallon (22.5" diam.) 2.8 94 251 377 30 gallon (26.5" diam.) 3.8 128 341 511 45 gallon (30" diam.) 4.8 161 430 646 65 gallon (30" diam.) 5.6 190 520 742 100 gallon (36" diam.) 7.1 239 637 955 200 gallon (48.5" diam.) 12.8 430 1148 1722 24" box 4.0 135 359 538 30" box 6.25 210 560 842 36" box 9.0 303 807 1211 48" box 16.0 538 1435 2152 For containers not listed, multiply surface area by: 34 90 135 Incorporation Low Med High Pounds per cubic yard 3.0 8.0 12.0 Kilograms per cubic meter 1.8 4.7 7.1 Grams per liter 1.8 4.7 7.1 Landscape** Low Med High Pounds per 1000 square feet 7.0 13.0 20.0 Kilograms per 100 square meters 3.4 6.3 9.8 Pounds of N per 1000 square feet 1.1 2.0 3.0 **ICL recommends low rate on heavy or clay soils, high rate on light or sandy soils. Approximate Volume Measurements #1 #2 #3 #4 #5 #6 #7 ICL spoons (grams) 10 14 19 39 51 75 101 1 tsp. 1 tbsp. 1/4 c. 1/3 c. 1/2 c. 1 c. Conventional measures (grams) 5 16 71 94 141 283 How to Use 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) Consult rate tables printed on bag labels and product sheets For incorporation, blend into growing media to ensure uniform distribution of fertilizer Do not over-mix (doing so could damage fertilizer coating) Growing media should be used within two to four weeks after incorporating fertilizer For top-dress applications, spread fertilizer evenly on container surface (avoid piling fertilizer directly against plant stem) 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) 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) 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) Store in a clean, cool, dry place