Hi-Cote 19-4-12 Timed (Slow) Release Fertilizer
Plants are not the only horticultural products we offer to our customers. We offer quick release soluble fertilizers for every need by Dr. Joes fertilizers. We also offer long-term fertilizer for your plants, trees, and everything in between. Our Hi-Cote 19-4-12 (19% nitrogen, 4% phosphorus, 12% potassium, plus a bundle of micro-nutrients) is formulated by leading fertilizer experts, giving your plants the highest nutrition value it needs over a long period of time. If Hi-Cote is our go-to plant fertilizer for our growing facility, it will more that exceed your needs in your landscape.
How long will it last?
Our 19-4-12 has a resin coating on all of the components, which enables it to last for months. Depending on the day/night temperatures in your zone, Hi-Cote 19-4-12 can last up to 10-12 months. In warmer climates, it usually last 10 months. The science behind this time release fertilizer is it will not over feed or under feed, which means it will shut down in the cooler months and release more in the warmer months when you plant is actively needing nutrition. So, our fertilizer can be applied once a year for convenience and ease of mind that you have given your plant/tree what it needs to perform in the long run.
Our 16-ounce/453 gram bag will feed many shrubs or trees in the garden. Recommended rates will vary due the size of your plants and trees. Never spoon any fertilizer next to the stem of any plant - the concentration of fertilizer may damage it. Always spread the fertilizer around the “dip line” which means towards the edge of the plant’s stems, basically 4-6 inches away from the plants stem. There are light and heavy feeding shrubs that need different amounts of fertilizer. Always research your plant/tree to identify its appetite. Our customer service experts can easily inform you on what approximate amount is needed. Just message us, and we will guide you accordantly.
Here are recommended guidelines for application:
QT 5” equivalent size shrub – 9-12 grams per plant/tree
1 Gallon equivalent size shrub – 38-40 grams per plant/tree
3 Gallon equivalent size shrub – 124-130 grams per plant/tree
5 Gallon equivalent size shrub – 130-140 grams per plant/tree
Always keep plant fertilizers away from children and pets. If you have small children or pets, simply bury it under the soil or mulch. All plant food is harmful if ingested. It is your responsibility to take every precaution to ensure it doesn’t get in the wrong hands.
Ordering:
Orders taken after 4:00 pm on Wednesday through Sunday will be shipped the following Monday – Wednesday. We do not want your order to sit in a warehouse or on a truck over the weekend.
Shipping:
Our fertilizer bags will ship UPS ground alone, or included in your plant order.