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1.
HOW IS FERTISORB APPLIED?
Mix about 1 teaspoon per plant into the soil of your
container, then set the plant and water. For instance, if you're
making up a 10" basket with 3 different plants, mix 3 teaspoons of
FertiSorb throughout the soil.
2. WHY IS FERTISORB MIXED
IN THE SOIL?
The plant’s roots must be able to penetrate the granules to draw out
the nutrient.
3. DO I STILL NEED TO WATER MY
PLANTS?
Yes. You should keep your potting soil uniformly moist. The nutrient
is available when the granules have absorbed water. As the nutrient
is used by the plant, more and more polymer becomes available for
hydration, lessening the frequency of watering.
However, the absorptive qualities of polymer far exceed that of the
surrounding soil, so when the crystal absorbs water, it’s very
reluctant to give it up to drier surroundings. Ironically, if you
use a polymer but don’t water on a regular basis, your potting media
can dry out to the point where water begins to run off, and not
through the pot. The polymer can extend the time between watering as
far as the plant's needs are concerned, but you also need to water
to maintain the quality of the growing media. That’s why we
recommend that you regularly water your container to the point of
saturation. You don’t need to overflow, but there must be moisture
present for the media to remain healthy.
4. HOW MUCH WATER DO I USE?
Water to saturation only,
you don't need to have water running out of the bottom of the pot or
container.
5. HOW DO I KNOW WHEN TO WATER?
Your plants will tell you. When the leaves just start to droop,
water.
6. IS
FERTISORB ORGANIC?
No.
7. WHAT IS FERTISORB'S
GUARANTEED ANALYSIS?
FertiSorb is a 12-12-12 general purpose formulation containing secondary
and micronutrients.
8. ARE OTHER ANALYSES AVAILABLE?
At this time, we're offering
only the general purpose formulation. As demand justifies it, we
will introduce other analyses to meet specific needs.
9. WHAT’S THE BLUE COLOR?
It’s a combination of the copper used in the formulation and a
non-toxic dye.
10. CAN
I USE OTHER FERTILIZER WITH FERTISORB?
Sure. However, when you use
FertiSorb according
to label directions, you’ll have ample nutrient for the entire
growing season.
11. WILL THE GRANULE EXPAND SO MUCH THAT IT WILL PUSH THE PLANT OUT OF
THE POT?
No. Since the granule is so bound up with nutrient, it swells up
much less. As the nutrient is taken by the plant, the granule will
swell to a larger size, but by that time, the plants roots will be
well established in the container.
12. CAN I USE
FERTISORB
IN FLOWER BEDS?
Yes. Work the
product into the soil to a depth of about 3 inches at a rate of
about 2 pounds per 100 square feet.
13. HOW LONG WILL THE POLYMER LAST
AFTER THE FERTILIZER IS USED UP?
The polymer will last an additional 12-18 months.
In
all honesty, the claim that the crystals last for more than a season
or two is a little bit of an exaggeration. The roots connect
themselves to the granules; that’s how they draw out the moisture.
So, if you’re planting annuals, when you clean out the container or
your planting bed at the end of the season, you’re pulling out the
crystals along with the roots.
14. WHAT DOES THE TERM
"RELEASE ON DEMAND" MEAN?
When FertiSorb's
granules are hydrated, the nutrient is 100% plant-available.
Therefore, we cannot call it "controlled" or "slow release", as the
term is defined by regulators. On the other hand, FertiSorb holds nutrient in the root zone, lengthening its availability, which
is the intent of slow release. The nutrient stays in the granule
until it's pulled out by the plant's roots, which in effect puts the
plant in control of its own nutrient needs. Hence, the term "Release
on Demand".
15. WHY IS FERTISORB BETTER THAN WATER SOLUBLE OR SLOW RELEASE FERTILIZERS?
Water soluble fertilizers migrate through the soil
every time water is applied. Also, with repeated applications,
nutrient salts build up in the soil, and too high a level of salts
can be harmful to your plants. The nutrient in FertiSorb stays in the granule until taken up by the plant, and doesn't
need to be reapplied. There's no salt buildup in the soil. Slow
release fertilizers depend upon temperature to effect the release of
their nutrients. Look at the label on your favorite slow release
fertilizer, you'll see that the maker will guarantee the period of
release at a specific soil temperature, usually about 70°. If the
temperature of your soil climbs to 100°, which is common anywhere,
the release rate can increase up to 40 times faster1.
FertiSorb's nutrient availability is not affected by soil temperatures,
meaning that the nutrient will be uniformly available. FertiSorb combines the best attributes of both water soluble and slow
release fertilizers without the drawbacks of either.
16. WHAT IF MY QUESTION ISN'T
ANSWERED ABOVE?
Send us
an
e-mail. We'll do what we can to
answer your questions.
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