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Environmentally responsible gardening
Osmocote®'s unique controlled release technology means there is no surplus fertiliser run-off or leaching to pollute waterways. Check out Scotts® environment stories.
Suitable for
- trees
- shrubs
- fruit trees such as lemon or cumquat
- succulents
- ornamental grasses
- foliage plants.
Use on all leafy plants in the garden except phosphorus-sensitive Australian natives.
When to use
An application of Osmocote® Fruit, Citrus, Trees & Shrubs lasts for 6 months. Apply at the beginning of spring and again in autumn.
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Quick facts
Osmocote® Plus TE has
an NPK of 16.6 : 2 : 6.6 and contains
- boosted magnesium
- a range of essential trace elements
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How Osmocote® Fruit, Citrus, Trees & Shrubs works
The nutrients are released according to temperature – more when it’s warm and plants are growing well, less when it’s cold.
How to use
Using the rate recommended on the container, sprinkle the Osmocote® Plus TE Fruit, Citrus, Trees & Shrubs around the dripline and outwards. It can also be added to potting mix and to the soil at planting time.
How to apply Osmocote®
Quick Tip
Lemons and other citrus have wide, shallow root systems. They need regular watering, feeding and mulching. Keep the root zone clear of other plants.
Find out how to fertilise a big tree.
Sizes
Available in 500g, 700g, 1kg and 2kg tubs.
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