Osmocote 8# Flower & Vegetable

Osmocote® Flower & Vegetable Smart-Release Plant Food is formulated for gardeners who want bountiful flowers and high-yielding healthy vegetables with less effort. This 8-pound fertilizer contains a balanced blend of nutrients that nourish plants for up to four months. It’s easy to use and safe on plants, and is used by beginners and professionals alike.

How to Apply

Osmocote® application is easy and takes minimal time:

1. Sprinkle: Cover the soil around the plant with the granules.
2. Mix: Incorporate the granules into the top 1″ – 3″ of soil to ensure they stay put.
3. Water: Water the soil after application to start the nutrient release process.
4. Measure: Apply approximately 1 pound of fertilizer for each 40 square feet of garden area.

Use Osmocote® at planting time for new gardens. For established gardens, it can be used early in the growing season to make sure plants are receiving constant nutrition as they grow.

Applications

Osmocote® is adaptable to all kinds of garden products:

• Vegetable Gardens: Excellent for tomatoes, peppers, beans, cucumbers, and greens. Vegetables get bigger and taste better when well fed.
• Flower Beds: Ideal for annuals, perennials, roses, and ornamental flowers. Plants have longer, more vibrant flowers.
• Raised Beds and Containers: Continuous feeding in an environment where nutrients wash away quickly in order to protect the plants from unwanted diseases.
• Shrubs and Bushes: For strong roots and consistent top growth for healthier shrubs.

Pros and Cons

All products have their pros and cons. Here are the details of what gardeners find most appealing about Osmocote®, and where it may have some drawbacks.

Pros

• Convenience: Many fertilizers require multiple applications per month, which can be time-consuming and need effort. Osmocote® is unique in that it feeds plants for four complete months with just one application.
• Safety: Plants absolutely can get burned or even die from over fertilization. Osmocote ® is formulated with an advanced security coating that regulates the release of nutrients.
• Trusted Results: For many years, Osmocote has been the leader in plant care & nutrition. It is effective for a wide variety of plants, including vegetables such as tomatoes and peppers, as well as flowers, shrubs and perennials.
• Confidence: Every purchase of Osmocote® comes with a satisfaction guarantee. If gardeners are unsatisfied, they can return the empty package for a full refund.

Cons

• Container limits: In potted plants and containers, nutrients can deplete more rapidly when water drains faster. Gardeners may also need to begin feeding before the end of the four month period.
• Climate effects: Nutrient release is temperature dependent, so results may differ. In extremely hot weather, nutrients could be released more quickly than anticipated, and in cooler areas, plants might not receive food as steadily.

Summary

Osmocote® 8 lb Flower & Vegetable Smart-Release Plant Food is not just a fertilizer; it is a gardening solution. Due to its balanced formula, slow-feeding nutrients and long lasting design, it helps flowers bloom brighter and vegetables grow tastier.

For planting small flowerbeds to large vegetable gardens, shrubs and raised beds, Osmocote® provides consistent results. Whether an avid gardener or a novice, the job is easy and simple with this professional package; it's a wise investment in the garden and will meet all of the planting needs for the growing season.