Osmocote Fertilizer Review -

Osmocote is a slow-release fertilizer that comes in small beads, granules if you will. It's extremely easy to use. It comes in large bags or smaller sprinkle containers.

We always apply it using the sprinkle container. Even if we purchase larger bags, we will always transfer small amounts to the sprinkle container to apply it to the ground. It makes it super easy.

To apply osmocote, simply sprinkle it out of the container in the appropriate amount - which is about one cap per 4 square feet. Don't inundate the ground but use enough based on the product directions.

Once applied, mix it in to the top 2-3 inches of garden soil just before you plant. You can also reapply it every 6 months if needed. This will help keep your plants looking nice over the long-term.

Osmocote fertilizer is one of the slow-release granule types of fertilizer. It releases its nutrients to the plants over time, which is a good thing. The label states it works up to six months.

This product works very well for us and Is part of our one-two punch we deliver when planting flowers, shrubs and trees. The other part of this attack is Miracle-Gro garden soil.

To find out our foolproof system for getting excellent results using these two products, read this article here. You can also find out more about Miracle-Gro garden soil here.

The osmocote fertilizer rating is 15-9-12. That means it contains 15% nitrogen, 9% phosphate, and 12% potassium. It also contains eight additional nutrients that are good for plants but in much smaller amounts.

To find out more information about those numbers and what those ingredients do for your plants, we have an informative article right here.

Like many fertilizers however, the warning labels states the main ingredient, molybdenum,” may result in forage crops containing levels of molybdenum which are toxic to ruminant animals.”

This means there is a possibility that animals foraging in your gardens may be harmed. This may apply to farmers growing crops though, but that is pure speculation on our part. However, we never use it in vegetable gardens.

Through the years of using this product we have never encountered any problems or negative effects but if you’re a strict “organic” gardener, this product may not be for you.