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Yates Nutricote Blends Tree & Shrub Total 180 Day – 16.8 : 3.9 : 8.1
Yates Nutricote Tree & Shrub Total Blend is a controlled release fertiliser designed specifically for use on trees and shrubs. It combines the highest quality NPK, with trace elements, and is suitable for both natives and exotics. The advanced prill coating provides superior control of nutrient release over 180 days at 25°C.
Yates Nutricote Tree & Shrub Total Blend matches nutrient release with plant growth and growing conditions. The staged release provides a greater release of nutrients over the early months, providing an earlier growth response for fast growing plants. During warmer periods nutrient release increases to support accelerated plant growth. In winter when temperatures fall, and the slower plant growth requires lower nutrient levels, the prill release rate also slows down. This facilitates a more cost effective nutritional programme and also minimises nutrient losses through leaching.
- Nutrient ratios designed specifically for trees and shrubs (P/N: 0.23 and K/N: 0.48)
- Staged release of nutrient and trace element that is consistent with plant needs
- Provides superior control of nutrient release over 180 days at 25°C
- Contains the highest quality NPK and trace element components
- Robust coating for increased safety
- Suitable for exotics and most natives
- Offers reduced leaching to ensure optimal fertiliser levels are maintained
- Consistent prill size for easier and more precise mechanical application
16.8 : 3.9 : 8.1
Nitrogen (N) as Nitrate 7.4
Nitrogen (N) as Ammonium 7.7
Nitrogen (N) as Urea 1.7
Total Nitrogen (N) 16.8
Phosphorus (P) as water soluble 2.9
Total Phosphorus (P) 3.9
Total Potassium (K) as sulfate 8.1
+ Trace elements
Yates Nutricote Tree & Shrub Total Blend consists of small prills which combine NPK and trace elements. Advanced coating technology is applied to each prill that then controls the rate at which nutrients are released to match the physiological growth stages of the plant. It enables growers to produce the highest quality plants with minimised nutrient stress, dumping or root and foliage burn.
Once prills have been applied to the potting mix or soil, moisture starts to penetrate into the polymer coating. This causes the nutrients inside to dissolve and creates osmotic pressure within each prill. It’s this pressure that drives the gradual and controlled release of the nutrients. The rate of release is even and determined by soil temperature. Increased soil temperatures will result in increased nutrient release as plant growth and nutrient needs increase.
Top Dressing
- Evenly apply to the base of the plant keeping fertiliser away from the main trunk or stem.
- Water in well after application with a rose type spray to minimise water blast of prills from pot.
Incorporation
Mix well into the soil profile ensuring even application.
General
- Release period is governed by soil temperature as shown below.
- Nutricote should provide the entire requirements of nitrogen, potassium and maintenance levels of phosphorus for the release period.
- Use high rates for fast draining soils or mixes of low fertility and for species that are fast growing and watered frequently.
- Use medium rates when:
- using on sensitive crops.
- soil temperatures are very high.
- liquid feeding two to three times per week.
Suggested Application Rates
| Pot Size (Diameter) | Medium (grams per pot) | High (grams per pot) |
|---|---|---|
| 100mm (4″) | 2.5 | 3.5 |
| 125mm (5″) | 5 | 6 |
| 150mm (6″) | 7 | 10 |
| 175mm (7″) | 9 | 15 |
| 200mm (8″) | 11 | 18 |
| 250mm (10″) | 18 | 30 |
| 300mm (12″) | 24 | 40 |
Incorporation (kg/m3): Medium – 5, High – 6
Not suitable for plant species which are highly sensitive to phosphorus (P). For these plants we recommend Yates Nutricote Standard Purple (100 day), Pink (180 day) or the N18.7 Total range.
The release rate of Yates Nutricote Tree & Shrub Total Blend is based on an average day/night soil temperature of 25°C. The release rate at other temperatures is entirely predictable and is shown below:
Release Rate
| Soil Temperature | 10°C | 15°C | 20°C | 25°C | 30°C | 35°C |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Release Time (days) | 360 | 290 | 230 | 180 | 140 | 110 |