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title: "Label - ICL Osmocote 5, 5-6M Controlled Release Fertiliser"
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# Label - ICL Osmocote 5, 5-6M Controlled Release Fertiliser

> Product Label

# Product information

Osmocote 5 brings the latest controlled-release technology to growers. These 5th generation, Programmed Release fertilizers guarantee efficient, safe and consistent plant nutrition. Featuring NutriMatch-Release technology and the OTEA system for unparalleled nutrient availability and timing of nutrient release.

## Grower benefits

* More efficient and effective uptake of applied plant nutrition thanks to the NutriMatch-Release technology. It matches the NPK release pattern and the plant’s needs with more precision than ever before.
* Best possible plant color, health and growth with the OTEA system. It optimizes the availability of trace elements in the growing media and their uptake by plants.
* Highest nutrient release efficiency.
* Highest safety for plants.
* Highest consistency: every bag of the product is identical.
* Brown colored granules for recognition of 5-6M longevity.

## PRODUCT CHARACTERISTICS

**Appearance:** 100% coated granules with brown color coding included
**Packaging:** 25 kg preprinted paper bag with PE-inliner
**Item code:** 8876.02.25EA
**Granule size:** 2.0 - 4.5 mm

## GUARANTEED ANALYSIS

**16% TOTAL NITROGEN (N)**
7.2% nitrate nitrogen (NO3-N)
8.8% ammoniacal nitrogen (NH4-N)
**8% PHOSPORUS PENTOXIDE (P2O5)**
**12% POTASSIUM OXIDE (K2O)**
**2.2% MAGNESIUM OXIDE (MgO)**
**0.30% Iron (Fe)**
0.30% water soluble
0.30% chelated by EDTA
**0.05% Manganese (Mn)**
0.05% water soluble
0.05% chelated by EDTA
**0.015% Copper (Cu)**
**0.012% Zinc (Zn)**
0.012% water soluble
0.012% chelated by EDTA
**0.01% Boron (B)**
**0.010% Molybdenum (Mo)**

## Directions for use

1. It is recommended to mix the product into the growing medium to ensure optimal distribution of the granules.
2. Osmocote 5 5-6M can also be applied using dibbling methods. Ask your ICL Specialty Fertilizers technical advisor for advice.
3. In case applied Micromax Premium dosage rates are higher then 200 gram/m3 growing medium and combined with Osmocote 5, please contact your ICL technical advisor for detailed recommendation.
4. Osmocote 5 can be combined with Peters and Universol water-soluble fertilizers. For tailor-made recommendations, please ask your ICL Specialty Fertilizers technical advisor.

## Recommendations

| Osmocote 5 | Average nutritional need | High nutritional need | Minimum recommended base rate (in case additional water soluble fertilizers are applied) |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| Container nursery stock and perennial crops covered | 2-2.5 g/l | 3-4 g/l | 2 g/l |
| Container nursery stock and perennial crops uncovered | 3-3.5 g/l | 4-5 g/l | 2-3 g/l |
| Pot plants | 3-4 g/l | 4-5.5 g/l | 2-3 g/l |
| Bedding/balcony plants | 3-4 g/l | 4-5.5 g/l | 2-3 g/l |

*Important: Maximum recommended starter fertilizer dosage in the growing medium is 0.5 kg/m3. Rates for Osmocote are based on pot volumes. In case of repotting into bigger pots, dilution effect should be compensated by increasing dosage rate in fresh growing medium. For plant-specific recommendations please consult your ICL Specialty Fertilizers advisor.*

## Attention

Store the product in a cool, dry and ventilated place. As circumstances can differ and as application of products is beyond our control, ICL Specialty Fertilizers cannot be held responsible for any negative results. With this publication, all previously given recommendations expire.
Before a new rate, product or application method is used, a small-scale trial is recommended. Ask your local ICL Specialty Fertilizers dealer or the ICL Specialty Fertilizers representative in your country or area for more information or recommendations. Consult  for your contact in the region.

[Diagrams: Osmocote 5 logo, 5th generation icon, NutriMatch-Release icon, OTEA system icon, 16-8-12+2.2MgO+TE label, 5-6M longevity icon, ICL Specialty Fertilizers logo, and three quality certification logos]

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ICL Specialty Fertilizers
P.O. Box 40 - 4190 CA Geldermalsen
Koeweistraat 4 - 4181 CD Waardenburg
The Netherlands