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Osmocote Smart-Release Plant Food Plus Outdoor & Indoor

Osmocote Smart-Release Plant Food Plus Outdoor & Indoor is an effective slow-release fertilizer on a wide range of indoor and outdoor container plants for up to 6 months.
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Osmocote Smart-Release Plant Food Plus Outdoor & Indoor, manufactured by Scotts Miracle-Gro, is a superior granule fertilizer that provides up to 11 essential nutrients and a 15-9-12 npk ratio to promote consistent growth of garden plants both indoors and outdoors.

Each product granule consists of a homogenous nutrient prill coated with semi-permeable resin derived from linseed oil to ensure the controlled release of NPK and secondary nutrients. Using the natural moisture in the soil, nutrients are slowly released over 6 months to match the development of plant root systems and the uptake of nutrients within various climates.

Osmocote Smart-Release Plant Food Plus Outdoor & Indoor provides excellent and safe foliage development for beginning or experienced gardeners as over-applications exceed by 3 times the rate will not result in plant burn.

Tools Needed

It comes ready to use as it can be applied directly from the container or by pouring the granules into the product cap to act as a measuring spoon.

How to Use

  • Step 1: Determine how much Osmocote Smart-Release Plant Food Plus Outdoor & Indoor 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). Apply 1 capful of Osmocote Smart-Release Plant Food Plus Outdoor & Indoor per 2-gallon plant pot or 4 sq. ft.
  • Step 2: While wearing gloves, shake the proper amount of Osmocote Smart-Release Plant Food Plus Outdoor & Indoor granules onto the soil, then mix it in the first layer of soil about 1-3 inches deep. Water the treated area with a light amount of irrigation.
  • Step 3: Reapply Osmocote Smart-Release Plant Food Plus Outdoor & Indoor every 6 months.

Where to Use

Apply Osmocote Smart-Release Plant Food Plus Outdoor & Indoor to outdoor and indoor potted plants.

When to Use

This product should be used when plants are being re-potted or potted up. It may also be used when plants are established or growing in a container.

Safety Information

Osmocote Smart-Release Plant Food Plus Outdoor & Indoor 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.

Keep out of reach of children and pets.

Special Considerations

Osmocote Smart-Release Plant Food Plus Outdoor & Indoor contains molybdenum (Mo). Applying fertilizer materials containing molybdenum (Mo) may result in forage crops containing levels of molybdenum (Mo) that are toxic to ruminant animals.

AvailabilityOnline
Restricted UseNo
Shipping Restrictions8 Pound: No Restrictions
2 Pound: No Restrictions
1 Pound: No Restrictions
BrandSCOTTS MIRACLE-GRO
Keith's Pro Tips"To keep ruminant and burrowing pests away, we recommend using an animal repellent or installing the proper fencing around treated outdoor foliage."
Product DrawbacksOsmocote Smart-Release Plant Food Plus Outdoor & Indoor will not burn plants when used as instructed on the label, but if instructions are not followed then there is a possible risk.
Active IngredientNitrogen 15%, Phosphate 9%, Soluble Potash 12%, Magnesium 1.3%, Sulfur 6.0%, Boron 0.02%, Copper 0.05%, Iron 0.46%, Manganese 0.06%, Molybdenum 0.02%, and Zinc 0.05%
Product TypeFertilizer
FormulationGranular
Application RateApply 1 capful of Osmocote Smart-Release Plant Food Plus Outdoor & Indoor per 2 gallon plant pot or 4 sq. ft.
Shelf LifeOsmocote Smart-Release Plant Food Plus Outdoor & Indoor will last up to 3 years when stored in a dry clean location.
Yield1 lb. of Osmocote Smart-Release Plant Food Plus Outdoor & Indoor will cover up to 37 sq. ft. 2 lb. of this product will cover 75 sq. ft. 8 lb. of this product will cover 300 sq. ft.
Use SitesIndoors, Outdoors
Time to KillOsmocote Smart-Release Plant Food Plus Outdoor & Indoor will last up to 6 months.
Comparable ProductsOsmocote 18-6-12 (8-9M) Fertilizer
EPA Registration #N/A
More Information
Restricted Use No
Availability Online
Keith's Pro Tip "To keep ruminant and burrowing pests away, we recommend using an animal repellent or installing the proper fencing around treated outdoor foliage."
Time to Kill Osmocote Smart-Release Plant Food Plus Outdoor & Indoor will last up to 6 months.
Chemical Type Fertilizer
Formulation Granular
Product Drawbacks Osmocote Smart-Release Plant Food Plus Outdoor & Indoor will not burn plants when used as instructed on the label, but if instructions are not followed then there is a possible risk.
Active Ingredient Nitrogen 15%, Phosphate 9%, Soluble Potash 12%, Magnesium 1.3%, Sulfur 6.0%, Boron 0.02%, Copper 0.05%, Iron 0.46%, Manganese 0.06%, Molybdenum 0.02%, and Zinc 0.05%
Mix Rate Apply 1 capful of Osmocote Smart-Release Plant Food Plus Outdoor & Indoor per 2 gallon plant pot or 4 sq. ft.
Use Sites Indoors, Outdoors
Yield 1 lb. of Osmocote Smart-Release Plant Food Plus Outdoor & Indoor will cover up to 37 sq. ft. 2 lb. of this product will cover 75 sq. ft. 8 lb. of this product will cover 300 sq. ft.
EPA Registration No. N/A
Shelf Life Osmocote Smart-Release Plant Food Plus Outdoor & Indoor will last up to 3 years when stored in a dry clean location.
Comparable Products Osmocote 18-6-12 (8-9M) Fertilizer
Children or pets? No
Property Characteristics None

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