Everris spoon rate guide For accurate measurement use an Everris yellow rate spoon The following table provides suggested rates as a general guide for the incorporation and topdress application of all Osmocote Exact DCT, Osmocote Exact and Osmocote Pro products. Along with topdress application of Osmocote Topdress FT and Osmoform NXT.
Step 1: Select pot size (using your discretions as to pot L/mm that best represents your crop). Step 2: Select your recommended Everis fertilizer and applicable rate. Pot size
Osmocote Range
Osmoform NXT &
Pot size
Pot size
(Liters)
(mm)
3-4 Months
5-6 Months
8-9 Months
12-14 Months
16-18 Months
Grams
(Full rate = 4 g/L)
(Full rate = 5 g/L)
(Full rate = 6 g/L)
(Full rate = 7 g/L)
(Full rate = 10 g/L)
(Full rate = 3 g/L)
0.5 L
100 mm
2g
2.5 g
3g
3.5 g
5g
1.5 g
1.6 L
140 mm
6g
8g
10 g
11 g
16 g
5g
8g
10 g
12 g
14 g
20 g
6g
12 g
15 g
18 g
21 g
30 g
9g
16 g
20 g
24 g
28 g
40 g
12 g
20 g
25 g
30 g
35 g
50 g
15 g
28 g
35 g
42 g
49 g
70 g
21 g
2L 3L
180 mm
4L 5L
200 mm
7L 8L
250 mm
32 g
40 g
48 g
56 g
80 g
24 g
12 L
300 mm
48 g
60 g
72 g
84 g
120 g
36 g
24 L
400 mm
96 g
120 g
144 g
168 g
240 g
72 g
140 g
175 g
210 g
245 g
340 g
105 g
170 g
205 g
240 g
275 g
380 g
180 g
100 L
270 g
305 g
340 g
375 g
480 g
255 g
200 L
470 g
505 g
540 g
575 g
680 g
405 g
35 L 50 L
500 mm
Choose the right coated fertlizers
Osmocote Topdress FT
Note: F ull application rates are recommended up to a 35L pot size. For each additional liter the full rate is reduced to 2g/L for all Osmocotes except Osmocote Topdress FT & Osmoform NXT, where the rate for pots >35L is reduced to 1.5g/L. All longevities are based on an average soil temperature of 21 °C.
Step 3: Calibrate your dibbler to the recommended rate or use the Everris yellow spoons applicable for your rate of application. Spoon
Osmocote Osmoform NXT &
number Range
Spoon feeding your plants The best method for accurately adding fertilizer to potting media is to use a calibrated dibbling machine. The least reliable method is by handful guessing.
Incorporation rates note When potting up ensure the mentioned rates are present in the whole pot. The dilution effect should be compensated for to apply the correct dosage.
In between is a simple, yet reliable way and that is to use our yellow rate spoons. The spoons are graded for accuracy, and it is worth asking your Everris representative for a set and for advice on how to use them. Underfeeding will necessitate topdressing later, which has high labour costs, so get your fertilizer rates spot on by spooning in.
mExample: Quality of fertilizer per pot = 12 g
Osmocote Topdress FT
1
10 g
9g
2
15 g
13 g
3
20 g
17 g
4
35 g
30 g
5
50 g
43 g
6
80 g
69 g
7
100 g
86 g
3 Liters of soil 3 x 4 g/L = 12 g
2 Liters of soil 2 x 6 g/L = 12 g
Compared with the original 4 g/L, dosage must be increased to 6 g/L.
Contact your Everris Regional Sales Manager to determine the appropriate rate for your crop. 31