Osmocote Plus 15-9-12, 8-9 mo. Controlled-Release Fertilizer, 50 lbs.

Osmocote® Plus 15-9-12, 8-9M 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): 0.050% (Water soluble: 0.050%) Iron (Fe): 0.46% (Water soluble: 0.09%; Iron EDTA: 0.006%) Manganese (Mn): 0.06% (Water soluble: 0.02%) Molybdenum (Mo): 0.020% Zinc (Zn): 0.050% (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) 9-10 months 8-9 months 6-7 months 5-6 months Surface Application (Grams) Common Container Volumes Approx. Containers per Cubic Yard* Low Med High 6" azalea / hibiscus (1.5 qt.) 539 7 11 15 6" standard (1.75 qt.) 462 8 13 18 6.5" azalea (1.8 qt.) 449 9 13 18 8" azalea / hibiscus (3 qt.) 269 14 22 30 8" mum pan (1 gal.) 260 15 23 31 9" mum pan (1.25 gal.) 166 23 36 49 10" hanging basket (1.25 gal.) 150 26 39 54 12" color bowl (2 gal.) 112 34 53 73 12" hanging basket (2.25 gal.) 100 39 59 82 1 quart 850 5 7 10 2 quart 400 10 15 20 1 gallon trade 300 12 20 27 1 gallon 210 18 28 39 2 gallon trade 125 31 47 65 2 gallon 102 38 58 80 3 gallon 70 55 84 117 5 gallon 52 74 114 157 7 gallon 35 110 169 233 *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.) 1.4 133 204 282 15 gallon (17.5" diam.) 1.5 143 219 303 20 gallon (21" diam.) 2.3 219 335 464 25 gallon (22.5" diam.) 2.8 267 408 565 30 gallon (26.5" diam.) 3.8 362 554 767 45 gallon (30" diam.) 4.8 457 699 969 65 gallon (30" diam.) 4.8 457 699 969 100 gallon (36" diam.) 7.1 677 1035 1433 200 gallon (48.5" diam.) 12.8 430 1148 2583 24" box 4.0 381 583 807 30" box 6.25 596 911 1261 36" box 9.0 858 807 1816 48" box 16.0 1525 2332 3228 For containers not listed, multiply surface area by: 95 146 202 Incorporation Low Med High Pounds per cubic yard 8.5 13.0 18.0 Kilograms per cubic meter 5.0 7.7 10.7 Grams per liter 5.0 7.7 10.7 Landscape** Low Med High Pounds per 1000 square feet 13.0 23.0 33.0 Kilograms per 100 square meters 6.3 11.2 16.1 Pounds of N per 1000 square feet 2.0 3.5 5.0 **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) 9 14 18 38 49 75 100 1 tsp. 1 tbsp. 1/4 c. 1/3 c. 1/2 c. 1 c. Conventional measures (grams) 5 15 63 86 126 252 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