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Plantacote® Top K 4M 10-3.9-15.7+1.2Mg+TE Product Information

Nutrient Composition


10 %	N	Total nitrogen
		4.0 % N Nitric nitrogen
		6.0 % N Ammoniacal nitrogen
3.9 %	P	Phosphorus soluble in neutral ammonium citrate and in water. 3.0 % P soluble in water
15.7 %	K	Potassium soluble in water
1.2 %	Mg	Magnesium total
9 %	S	Sulfur soluble in water
0.044 %	B	Boron
0.025 %	Cu	Copper
0.07 %	Fe	Iron
0.22 %	Mn	Manganese
0.035 %	Zn	Zinc

Low in chlorine

Product Description

Plantacote® Top K 4M is a controlled release fertilizer, coated with an outstanding tough and resilient polymer coating. Each granule contains all major and trace elements which are necessary for an optimal growth. Plantacote® Top K 4M is especially designed for crops with a high potassium demand. Due to the N:K ratio of nearly 1:2 in the Plantacote® Top K formulation, excessive plant growth is avoided and thus the plant stability and compactness is promoted and the flowering performance improved.

The nutrients supply coincides with the physiological requirements of the crop over the entire crop cycle of 4 months. The release is based on a natural membrane process which is only controlled by soil temperature. Declared release times refer to an average soil temperature of 21 °C. Higher temperatures accelerate the nutrient release, lower temperatures slow it down. In comparison to slow release fertilizers the release time is unaffected by substrate type, pH, micro-organisms or level of irrigation.

The Advantages of Plantacote® Top K:

• Potassium pronounced formulation, especially suited for herbaceous perennials • Homogenous product, each granule contains all essential nutrients (NPK+ trace elements) • Regular and continuous release over the declared longevity • Optimal plant growth • High nutrient use efficiency • Environmentally friendly due to reduction of volatilization and run-off • Ultra-safe coating: no risk of cracks and breaks during handling and mixing • Strict quality control to guarantee a consistent product in each bag • Savings on labor and nutrient inputs

Product Properties:

Longevity: 3-4 months (at 21°C soil temperature) Packaging: 25 kg in plastic bag Appearance: beige-coloured granules Bulk density (kg/l): approx. 1.0 Particle size: 2 - 4 mm

[Image: A 25kg bag of Plantacote Top K and a close-up of the granules]

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Plantacote® Top K 4M 10-3.9-15.7+1.2Mg+TE Product Information

Recommendations for Use

For stock fertilization of substrates, Plantacote® Top K should be evenly mixed with the substrate before planting. In case of topdressing the granules should be evenly spread on container or bed surface. Additions to the substrate (e.g. lime) do not affect the product efficiency. The recommended rates of use refer to substrates containing no nutrients. If already fertilized substrates are to be used, the indicated rates of Plantacote® Top K should be reduced accordingly.

Rate of Use

	Sensitive species	Medium species	Vigorous species
Container Nursery Stock	1.5-2.0 g/l	2.0-3.0 g/l	3.0-3.5 g/l
Pot Plants	2.0-3.0 g/l	3.0-4.0 g/l	4.0-5.0 g/l
Summer Bedding	2.0-2.5 g/l	2.5-3.5 g/l	3.5-4.5 g/l
Alpines, Perennials	1.0-1.5 g/l	1.5-2.0 g/l	2.0-2.5 g/l
Flower Beds	50-80 g/m²

Longevity Depends on Temperature

Average soil temperature	15/16°C	20/21°C	26/27°C
Longevity	4-5 months	3-4 months	2-3 months

Precautions:

Store in a cool and dry place. The recommendations given here are of a general nature only. Carefully consult the special instructions for use before applying the product especially in tunnels and greenhouses as well as under dark foil.

[Images: Three photos showing various plants in containers and a nursery setting]

Australian Distributor: Fernland A GROWING ADVANTAGE Freecall:

Plantacote N.V. Houtdok-Noordkaai 25a 2030 Antwerp - Belgium

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