HOW TO USE

In pots or barrels

Use Fruit & Citrus Potting & Planting Mix straight from the bag - don't mix it with other materials. Close the bag tightly after use
Water plants that are to be repotted and allow them to drain
Choose a clean container with large drainage holes and partly fill it the fresh mix out of the bag
Carefully knock the plant to be potted up from its existing pot and loosen the root ball. Trim off any dead or damaged roots
Place the plant in the centre of the pot and fill with mix to 2-3cm below the rim
Tap the new pot or container gently on the bench to help the new mix settle in and around the roots - do not pack it down
Water the pot thoroughly (until water runs from the drainage holes) then allow it to drain freely. If necessary, top the mix up again to the suggested level
Place the pot or container in a sheltered spot for a few days to allow the plant to settle and acclimatise before moving back to its permanent home
In-ground planting

When planting out fruit trees into the garden, dig a dish-shaped hole about 1½ times the size of the root ball of the plant and twice as wide
Turn the plant out of the existing container and loosen the root ball or, if it is a bare-root deciduous tree, remove it from the wrapping and shake out any sawdust or sandy soil
Place some Fruit & Citrus Potting & Planting Mix in the base of the hole, then position the tree in the centre
When planting deciduous bare-root trees, make a small mound of the mix in the centre of the hole and make sure the roots are spread evenly over it
Backfill with mix and ensure the plant is no deeper than it was previously either in a pot or in the ground (check the soil mark on the trunk)


WHEN TO USE

Evergreen fruit trees and citrus are best repotted or planted out in Spring or Autumn when there is little danger of frosts occurring
Deciduous / bare-root trees should be planted in Winter, while they are devoid of leaves and dormant

NOT SUITABLE FOR

Don't use for phosphorus sensitive plants
Don't use in hydroponic growing systems or ponds
Don't use on lawns - use only specifically named lawn topdress soils on grassed areas

SAFETY INFORMATION

CAUTION: This product may cause staining of hard surfaces if wet. Avoid contact with hard surfaces and if contact does occur, sweep off immediately

When using potting mixes, we recommend the use of garden gloves to protect your hands

SAFETY FIRST: Read the instructions on the product packaging before use and take particular note of any warnings or cautions on the label

See the Safety Data Sheet for this product



TECHNICAL DETAILS

Scotts Osmocote® Controlled Release Fertiliser provides plant nutrition and trace elements for up to 6 months