Plant NutritionNutrition
A carefully planned and properly implemented nutrient management program can improve container nursery production and produce healthier plants. Selecting the right Scotts products will improve container nursery crop production and produce better quality, faster growing plants.
Before you take a look at some of our top-of-the-range Scotts products, consider the following step-by-step guide that will assist you in fitting the best nutritional program to your operation.
- Measure nutrient quality of irrigation water
- Assess characteristics of growing media
- Select the appropriate fertiliser
- Assess climatic and seasonal influences
- If using Osmocote Exact, select appropriate patterned release technology
- Select appropriate fertiliser longevity
- Determine product application rate
- Select appropriate application method
Now that you’ve got the information you need to make the best decisions about your plants nutritional needs, take a look at our wide range of professional products, perfect for nursery use.
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Scotts Environmental Tip – Fertilisers
Reduce leaching & increase efficiency of nutrient uptake by:
- Fertilising according to crop specific requirements and yield expectations
- Fertilising according to crop cycle/season
- Fertilising based on soil nutrient reserves
- Applying fertiliser close to plant roots via dibbling or row application
rather than broadcasting - Putting re-circulation systems to use with collection and re-use
of drainage water - Using controlled release fertilisers as the well balanced plant nutrition solution – economical and environmentally responsible.