Osmocote® Flower & Vegetable Plant Food

Osmocote® Flower & Vegetable has a high total nutrient content (NPK 14-14-14), and nutrients are released at relatively low soil temperatures for an early season start. This formula is effective and efficient when applied as a 'broadcast' plant food. Coverage is 40 sq. ft./lb. Feeds up to 4 full months and is guaranteed not to burn when used as directed.

Sizes and Packages


1.25 lb. Bottle (w/ spoon) 
3 lb. Bottle (w/ spoon) 
4.5 lb. Applicator Bottle 
10 lb. Bag (w/ scoop) 
 Osmocote PotShots
 All packages are water-resistant and re-sealable.
Longevity    At the following average media (soil) temperatures
60°F
4 - 5 mo.		 70°F
3 - 4 mo.		 80°F
2 - 3 mo.		 90°F
1 - 2 mo.
 

Guaranteed Analysis
Total NITROGEN (N)†
   8.2% Ammoniacal Nitrogen
   5.8% Nitrate Nitrogen
     14.00%
AVAILABLE PHOSPHATE (P2O5)† 14.00%
SOLUBLE POTASH (K2O)†14.00%

Derived from: Polymer-Coated: Ammonium Nitrate, Ammonium Phosphate, Calcium Phosphate, Potassium Sulfate.

†The Nitrogen, Phosphate, and Potash sources have been coated to provide 12% coated slow- release Nitrogen (N), 12% coated slow-release Available Phosphate (P2O5) and 12% coated slow-release soluble Potash (K2O).

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Recommended Uses

Osmocote® Flower & Vegetable is favored for both seasonal vegetables as well as perennials. That's because the balanced formula promotes both strong roots (P = 14!) as well as bountiful and vigorous above ground production (N=14, also).

Directions for Applying
Flower & Vegetable Plant Food

  Flowers & Vegetables
Where Usage   Grams  
Tomatoes & Peppers 1-1/3 capfuls per 4 sq. ft. 64
Carrots, Onions,
Corn & Beans		 1 capful per 10 ft. of garden row 48
Melons & Berries 1-1/3 capful per 4 sq. ft. 64
Beds & Borders 1 capful per 4 sq. ft. 48
Young Trees & Shrubs 1 capful per 2 ft. of brand spread 48
Bedding Transplants 1 TSP per 4-in. plant 5
Bulbs ½ TSP per bulb 2.5
*1 capful equals 3 tablespoons

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