Scotts Osmocote® Compost & Soil Improver
Osmocote® Professional Compost and Soil Improver was developed by horticultural experts to enrich, revitalise and improve garden soil for growing fruit, vegetables, herbs and flowering plants. Organically enriched to improve soil quality and structure, the mix will enhance your yield by boosting plant health. It includes Scotts Osmocote® that feeds for 3 months
FEATURES
- The base ingredient, compost, is nature's own method for returning to the soil all the nutrients and other goodies that plants take out while growing
- Soil improver adds organic materials back into soil encouraging beneficial soil microbes and earthworms which, in turn, improve both soil texture and nitrogen content
- Contaings a professional Grade Wetting Agent to help prevent drying out and overwatering.
- Contains Iron Sulphate for the prevention and correction of Iron deficiencies in plants.
SUITABLE FOR
- All garden soils, especially those that have been in cultivation for many years, will benefit from the addition of organic materials in the form of quality compost to improve soil texture and quality and nutrient availability
- Safe to use in soils that will be used for vegetables, herbs and flowers and as a mulch around edibles
- Safe to use for new plants - the organic content and controlled release of nutrients means it will not burn soft leaves or tender young roots
- Can also be used to improve raised garden beds
NOT SUITABLE FOR
- Don't use in hydroponic growing systems or ponds
- Don't use on lawns - use only specifically named lawn topdress soils on grassed areas
HOW TO USE
- Turn over soil in garden bed prior to planting.
- Add a 10cm layer of Osmocote® Professional Compost & Soil Improver to the garden bed and mix it in to the original soil.
- Plant garden and water thoroughly.
- For best results feed after 3 months with Osmocote® Controlled Release fertiliser for Vegetables, Tomatoes, Herbs and Garden Beds.
- Maximum application rates:
- Sensitive plants 30L/m2
- Tolerant plants 120L/m2
For a complete guide on How to Use Scotts Osmocote® Professional Compost & Soil Improver, always check the packaging
WHEN TO USE
- Whenever soil is being prepared for new plantings
- At the start of Summer as a mulch to protect bare soils, reduce evaporation and insulate soils
SAFETY INFORMATION
CAUTION: This product may cause staining of hard surfaces if wet. Avoid contact with hard surfaces and if contact does occur, sweep off immediately
When using potting mixes, we recommend the use of garden gloves to protect your hands
SAFETY FIRST: Read the instructions on the product packaging before use and take particular note of any warnings or cautions on the label
See the Safety Data Sheet for this product
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Scotts Osmocote® Controlled Release Fertiliser in this potting mix provides plant nutrition and trace elements for up to 3 months
This product contains iron sulphate for the prevention and correction of iron deficiencies in plants
Health and Safety
Always read the pack label and product instructions carefully before use. For further information relating to product safety please review the product data safety sheet link below.
