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Drip irrigation and osmocote plus for potted fig trees

Hi,
I’m growing fig trees in 7 to 10 gallon pots (I keep them small), and other smallish fruit trees also in 7 to 10 gallon pots, and use Osmocote Plus as the fertilizer.
About 3 weeks ago I setup a drip irrigation system using spot emitters and I deliver the water using angled barbed dripper stake (see attached photo). The water does get delivered to the pot, and the soil does get damp all around. However, I’m worrying that this method of watering will not be adequate for the Osmocote to properly release the fertilizers.
Could you help me with this problem? Will this method of delivering the irrigation water work with Osmocote Plus, or do I need to change to some other method?
Thanks for any help you can give me on this matter!

Posted by Edgard Riba on July 30, 2026

Marianne's Response

No problem! The Osmocote Plus will be delivered even if the soil feels slightly moist to the touch. This is because it is contained within a semi permeable membrane that will slowly release fertilizer as soon as it detects moisture. I think you have a great set up for your potted fruit trees and you should expect great results. Keep growing, Marianne Binetti

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