Osmocote Smart-Release Plant Food Flower & Vegetable, manufactured by Scotts Mircale-Gro, is a perfectly balanced homogeneous fertilizer that feeds perennial ornamentals and vegetables for up to 4 months.

This slow release 14-14-14 npk formula provides stronger root development as well as increased above ground growth of vegetables and flowers for long periods of time. Promotes on-going feeding when the resin on each granule activates by the soil temperatures, which also inform the nutrients in the granules on how to move throughout the plant. Fear of over-application is safely eliminated as rates above 3 times the limit would still not be enough to burn treated foliage.

Osmocote Smart-Release Plant Food Flower & Vegetable is a successful and dependable fertilizer that promotes beautiful flower growth and more bountiful vegetable harvest all season long.

Tools Needed

Osmocote Smart-Release Plant Food Flower & Vegetable can be applied directly from the container.

How to Use

• Step 1: Determine how much Osmocote Smart-Release Plant Food Flower & Vegetable to use by measuring the square footage of the treatment area. To do this, measure the length and width of the treatment area in feet then multiply them together (length X width = square footage). To treat tomatoes and peppers, use 1 1/2 capful of Osmocote Smart-Release Plant Food Flower & Vegetable per 4 sq. ft. For carrots, onions, and beans, apply 1 capful of product per 10 sq. ft. of garden row. For bedding transplants, use 1 tsp of product per 4 inch plant. For bulbs, apply 1/2 tsp. of product per bulb.
• Step 2: While wearing gloves, fill the cap or a measuring spoon with the proper amount of Osmocote Smart-Release Plant Food Flower & Vegetable. You may also stand over the treatment area and pour the material directly from the product container.
• Step 3: Spread the proper amount of Osmocote Smart-Release Plant Food Flower & Vegetable onto soil then mix it into the top 1-3 inches of soil. After mixing is complete, lightly water treated soil and continue watering regularly. Reapply this product every 4 months.

Where to Use

Osmocote Smart-Release Plant Food Flower & Vegetable may be used on edible seasonal vegetables in gardens such as tomatoes, peppers, carrots, onions, and beans. It may also be used on perennial flowers like bulbs and bedding transplants.

When to Use

Osmocote Smart-Release Plant Food Flower & Vegetable should be used when vegetable/flower beds are new or when vegetables and perennials are actively growing. Best results are seen when this product is applied early in the season when soil temperatures are still relatively low.

Safety Information

Osmocote Smart-Release Plant Food Flower & Vegetable 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 Smart-Release Plant Food Flower & Vegetable will not burn plants if used as instructed on the product label, but there is still risk of foliar burn.