Osmocote Plus 15-9-12, 5-6 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): 6% Boron (B): 0.02% Copper (Cu): 0.05% (Water soluble: 0.05%) Iron (Fe): 0.46% (Water soluble: 0.09%; Iron EDTA: 0.01%) 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) 6-7 months 5-6 months 4-5 months 3-4 months Surface Application (Grams) Common Container Volumes Approx. Containers per Cubic Yard* Low Med High 6" azalea / hibiscus (1.5 qt.) 539 5 8 12 6" standard (1.75 qt.) 462 5 10 14 6.5" azalea (1.8 qt.) 449 6 10 15 8" azalea / hibiscus (3 qt.) 269 9 17 24 8" mum pan (1 gal.) 260 10 17 25 9" mum pan (1.25 gal.) 166 15 27 40 10" hanging basket (1.25 gal.) 150 17 30 44 12" color bowl (2 gal.) 112 22 41 59 12" hanging basket (2.25 gal.) 100 25 45 66 1 quart 850 3 5 8 2 quart 400 6 11 16 1 gallon trade 300 8 15 22 1 gallon 210 12 22 31 2 gallon trade 125 20 36 53 2 gallon 102 24 45 65 3 gallon 70 36 65 94 5 gallon 52 48 87 127 7 gallon 35 71 130 188 *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 86 157 228 15 gallon (17.5" diam.) 1.5 92 168 244 20 gallon (21" diam.) 2.3 142 258 374 25 gallon (22.5" diam.) 2.8 173 314 455 30 gallon (26.5" diam.) 3.8 234 426 618 45 gallon (30" diam.) 4.8 296 538 780 65 gallon (30" diam.) 4.8 296 538 780 100 gallon (36" diam.) 7.1 438 796 1154 200 gallon (48.5" diam.) 12.8 789 1435 2081 24" box 4.0 247 448 650 30" box 6.25 385 701 1016 36" box 9.0 555 1009 1463 48" box 16.0 986 1794 2601 For containers not listed, multiply surface area by: 62 112 163 Incorporation Low Med High Pounds per cubic yard 5.5 10.0 14.5 Kilograms per cubic meter 3.3 5.9 8.6 Grams per liter 3.3 5.9 8.6 Landscape** Low Med High Pounds per 1000 square feet 13.0 20.0 26.5 Kilograms per 100 square meters 6.3 9.8 12.9 Pounds of N per 1000 square feet 2.0 3.0 4.0 **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 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