Osmocote Plus 15-9-12 (8-9M) Lo-Start, manufactured by ICL Specialty Fertilizer, is a slow-release granular fertilizer that delivers critical npk nutrients and secondary nutrients to a wide variety of sensitive and high value crops growing during the fall or in late-developing spring crops.

Formulated with a special ICL Specialty Fertilizer patterned nutrient release technology, which delivers an extra boost of nutrients at a lower rate earlier and later in the season for up to 8-9 months to ensure fall foliage has a consistent growth.

Osmocote Plus 15-9-12 (8-9M) Lo-Start contains a top quality resin-coating designed from plant ingredients that ensures safe application in greenhouses and nurseries. To further guarantee safety, this product low initial release helps maintain salt levels during storage and rooting when plants grow throughout the season.

Tools Needed

To apply Osmocote Plus 15-9-12 (8-9M) Lo-Start, you will need a handheld spreader or push spreader.

How to Use

• Step 1: Determine how much Osmocote Plus 15-9-12 (8-9M) Lo-Start you will need measure the square footage of the treatment area. To do this, measure the length and width of the treatment area then multiply them together (length X width = square footage). To find the cubic yard, measure the length, width, and depth of the treatment area in feet then multiply them together and then divide the total by 27 (length X width X depth = total / 27 = cubic yard). Depending on the plant container sizes and how many there are in the treatment area will vary in application rates so it would be best to refer to the product label. To treat 539 6" azalea / hibiscus (1.5 qt.), you will use either 7, 11, or 15 grams of Osmocote Plus 15-9-12 (8-9M) Lo-Start per cubic yard. For large containers measuring 10 gallons with a 17 inch diameter, apply 133, 204, or 282 grams of product per 1.4 sq. ft. Landscape applications will use 13 lbs. of product per 1,000 sq. ft.
• Step 2: Load the measured amount of Osmocote Plus 15-9-12 (8-9M) Lo-Start into the spreader then make the spreader it calibrated as instructed in its product manual.
• Step 3: Apply the Osmocote Plus 15-9-12 (8-9M) Lo-Start as either a top-dressing to the surface of soil or mix it thoroughly into soil, but make sure the product is not against the plant stem or on its leaves. After application, lightly water the product in.

Where to Use

Use Osmocote Plus 15-9-12 (8-9M) Lo-Start in covered greenhouses, nurseries, landscape beds, and plant containers.

When to Use

Apply Osmocote Plus 15-9-12 (8-9M) Lo-Start during propagation and when planting up perennials and nursery stock late in the season to be overwintered such as fall plantings or late-developing spring crops.

Safety Information

Osmocote Plus 15-9-12 (8-9M) Lo-Start is safe to use around children and pets when applied according to the product label instructions. Always wear the proper personal protective equipment (PPE) when applying this product.

Special Considerations

Osmocote Plus 15-9-12 (8-9M) Lo-Start is meant for late season applications, but can be applied in earlier release periods. Keep in mind that varying average soil temperatures will affect the residual rate.

60 degrees will last 9-10 months.

70 degrees will last 8-9 months.

80 degrees will last 6-7 months.

90 degrees will last 5-6 months.