NPK 5-5-5 Organic Fertiliser / Fertilizer

 

Designed for all crops and offers balanced nutrients

Used for the healthy growth of plants

 

For many vegetables, the fertiliser that is added to the soil at planting time will last throughout the entire growing period.

Some fruiting plants that are heavy feeders such as tomatoes need supplemental boosts in the middle of its growing period.

 

Directions of Use:

Use the following amount for:

Small pots (< 15 cm) - 1 teaspoon

Large pots (> 15 cm) - 1-2 tablespoons

Trees - 2-4 tablespoons

Apply once a month, water immediately after to start absorption by the plants.

 

Contains:

Nitrogen (N) - 5%

Phosphorous (P) - 5%

Potassium (K) - 5%

Trace Elements - 2%

 

Nitrogen

Promotes green leafy growth

Most likely to be deficient in garden soils

Inadequate nitrogen: Result in yellowing and dropping of older leaves, stunted growth

Excess nitrogen: Result in plants growing too fast and may become weak and spindly. May produce more leaves and stems than flowers, fruits or edible roots

 

Phosphorus

Promotes strong root growth, flowering and fruiting

Inadequate phosphorus: Result in dull green leaves with a purple tint, stunted growth and reduced yield

Excess phosphorus: Unlikely to harm your plants, but is a serious pollutant of water sources

 

Potassium

Regulates the synthesis of proteins and starches that make sturdy plants

Results in higher resistance to diseases, heat and cold

Inadequate potassium: Result in reduced flowering and fruiting, spotted or curled older leaves and weak stems and roots

Excess potassium: Result in salt burn on leaf tips, turning them brown

 

Organic fertilisers:

derived from remains of living organisms

release nutrients more slowly

rather insoluble in water, broken down by microorganisms in soil

applied in dry form in early stages of planting - scatter and scratch