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Osmocote alternative
- Thread starter Jaap
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Crispino Ramos
Seedling
Choose one that has the least nitrogen.
I don't think many people on this forum can help you from just the pictures!
There are options like root tabs available from most aquatic shops that will work well.
You don't say why you want to use osmocote, do you have a low tech tank?
There are options like root tabs available from most aquatic shops that will work well.
You don't say why you want to use osmocote, do you have a low tech tank?
Well in that case don't worry to much about osmocote just use IE ferts.
You could use a good commercial clay or soil based substrate if you can justify the cost!
If you are really keen I can send some omocote to you in an envelope.
You could use a good commercial clay or soil based substrate if you can justify the cost!
If you are really keen I can send some omocote to you in an envelope.
Hi all,
Usually release is quickest in warm, wet conditions, which means that you are likely to get an initial "flush" of nutrients, rather than the a prolonged release.
cheers Darrel
I think they probably all do, but the "Multicote" looks most suitable. They are "controlled release fertilisers", which just means the soluble salts are encased in a resin shell, which is slightly permeable. The thickness and permeability of the shell is altered to give different release periods (1st one looks like "6 months"), and the fertiliser mix is altered for different types of plants, high nitrogen for bedding plants, lower for shrubs etc.
Usually release is quickest in warm, wet conditions, which means that you are likely to get an initial "flush" of nutrients, rather than the a prolonged release.
cheers Darrel
