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Eucalyptus High K – No. 1 Soluble Tree Fertiliser best for liquid feeding

£7.99

Eucalyptus High K – Soluble Tree Fertiliser

A professional grade soluble fertiliser with the right balance of nutrients to feed both container-grown Eucalyptus trees and those in the ground.

Our Large bag (circa 750g) contains enough for 750 litres of plant fertiliser when diluted.

Sizes Quoted are the approximate height band of the tree above compost level, ie. the height of the tree once planted into the ground. Please note: Eucalyptus are living plants and can grow almost all year round, occasionally we may supply you with a plant that is slightly taller than your order. If this might cause you problems, please include a note with your order.

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Description

Eucalyptus High K – Soluble Tree Fertiliser

Professional grade soluble plant fertiliser with the ideal nutrient make up for Eucalyptus trees. Essential for happy container-grown Eucs in patio pots and also great for giving a boost to Eucs grown in the ground.

The special formulation allows the full range of nutrients to be available to the plant even in areas with hard water. Hard water can be problematic as it has a tendency to make iron and other trace elements, vital for correct plant metabolism, less accessible by ‘locking them up’ in insoluble compounds.

Eucalyptus High K is as safe and easy to use and store as any other soluble plant fertiliser.

For full instructions on ‘How to Use’  – Hop over to the next tab to see Dosage and Rate of Use.

At Hardy Eucalyptus, we have been using Eucalyptus High K in the nursery by the tonne and are very pleased with the results.

Why use this product as opposed to other readily available plant fertilisers?

Eucalyptus High K has the specific,  correct formulation to keep Eucalyptus happy.   Not too much Nitrogen, very low in Phosphorus, high in sensible Potassium.

The formulation: 13:10:28+2MgO+TE where the 13:10:28 refers to N:P:K: ratio.  2MgO is the level of Magnesium and  TE stands for trace element.

Nitrogen ( N:13) is for shoots and leaves.  Eucs love nitrogen, but like me and chocolate – we should only be allowed to consume it in small quantities.   Nitrogen is like crack cocaine to a Eucalyptus. Over do the Nitrogen with a Euc and it becomes sick and falls over – literally.  Nitrogen results in fast and furious growth, which is unsupported and sappy.  The tree has no means of supporting this summer season growth until November (due to its complex biology) and so it falls over.  This sappy growth also compromises winter hardiness, leaving your tree at risk of extreme frost damage.  Eucalyptus only require a small amount of nitrogen to be happy.

Phosphorus (P:10) is for roots: Australia is a land of impoverished soils with very little phosphorus, so Eucs dont really know what to do with it!  Put it this way, they are reputedly not keen on it.

High potassium (K*)  (K:28) is traditionally known for flowers and fruits, but it also has many other functions to perform with in a plant. It is the first aid kit; in that it helps the plant to fight off diseases. Potassium also regulates osmosis (water-flow) throughout the plant; this is important under drought conditions where plants can suffer drought-stress.  Furthermore, and especially in Eucalyptus, Potassium helps the tree ripen its tissues in readiness for winter. It is like a frost-proofer.

*K from the Latin Kalium – derived from the Arabic word al-qalyah (alkali), meaning plant ashes.  In English, potash was manufactured from ashes in pots.

Magnesium is important as it is the at the centre of the Chlorophyll molecule – the green stuff in plants that converts sunlight into chemical energy,  which in turn, helps to build plant material, amongst other things.

High K contains a good range of trace elements TE (think plant equivalent of vitamins) in a slow release format – see the next tab for a full list, but these elements such as Boron, Molybdenum etc. all have specific jobs to carry out with in a plant to keep it healthy and functioning correctly.

Packaging is completely compostable, including the ziplock. Please put it in your compost heap or green waste bin after use. Composition: “Eco Kraft paper”, bio-cellulose film, starch zip.

Eucalyptus High K is a multi-purpose product; you can use this plant food in Spring & Summer to feed your roses, Japanese maples, flowering and fruiting trees and shrubs, and even on lawns in the Autumn.  Hardy Eucalyptus have successfully used Eucalyptus High K to feed a range of potted plants including Lemon trees, House plants, potted fruit trees and a range of perennials, with great results

Additional information

Weight 0.75 kg
Dimensions 40 × 10 × 10 cm

How to Use

Eucalyptus High K – Soluble Tree Food

Timing of application is important:

For optimum results; use RootGrow mycorrhizal fungi at the time of potting on or planting out in the ground, followed by Alg-a-mic cold pressed seaweed Biostimulant on day 4.  Why day 4?  It takes the little fungi 3 days to hatch out of their ‘dormant’ state and then on day 4, they are ready to latch on to their new home – the roots of your Euc.  The plant growth hormones in the Seaweed help them to bond with their new host.

The seaweed product works in conjunction with the young mycorrhizal fungi as they begin colonisation, ‘supercharging’ the development of your Eucalyptus root system.

A healthy root system is essential for the efficient uptake of soil-based nutrients, which is why you wait around 6 weeks for the roots to grow before using Eucalyptus High K plant food. All of these products combined, and carefully timed, lead to faster establishment and a stronger, hardier plant.

For newly planted stock: Apply 6 weeks after potting on or planting out your new tree.  Latest application date is the middle of September

For established stock: apply from end of March/mid-April.

Thereafter apply every 10-14 days during the growing season of end of March to mid-September for both new and established trees.

When feeding plants in Air-pot containers, dribble the diluted fertiliser on to the top of the compost, so that it is slowly absorbed by the compost and not run to waste.

 When feeding trees grown in the ground, apply the diluted liquid to the soil around the edge of the tree canopy, where the feeder-roots live.

Dosage and Rate of Use:

Use 1 gram of plant food per 1 litre of water

5g of plant food per 5 litre/1 gallon watering can

15g of plant food per 15 litre/3 gallon watering can

5g of plant food is approximately 1 rounded teaspoon

Eucalyptus High K quickly dissolves with very little residue – just give it a thoroughly good stir at the time of making up your solution.  Usually takes about 1 minute to dissolve.

Can be used as a foliar feed at HALF STRENGTH. Always apply out of strong sunlight to avoid leaf scorch.

Caution: In areas of very soft water or if using filtered rain-water, please do not over-use this product. Stick to the recipe.

Do not mix with other products.

 

Content:

13:10:28 +2MgO +TE

Fertiliser Composition %w/w

Total Nitrogen (N) 13.0%

Nitrate (NO3) nitrogen 8.8%

Ammoniacal Nitrogen (NH4) 4.2%

Phosphorus Pentoxide (P2O5) 10% (4.4P)

Potassium Oxide* (K2O) soluble in water 28%  (23.2K)

Magnesium Oxide (MgO) 1.9%  (1.2Mg)

Boron (B) 0.025%

Copper (Cu)  chelated by EDTA 0.01%

Iron (Fe)   chelated by EDTA 0.18%

Manganese (Mn)   chelated by EDTA 0.06%

Molybdenum (Mo) 0.005%

Zinc (Zn)  chelated by EDTA 0.08%

Storage and Safety:

Store in a cool dry place, out of sunlight, and away from children and vulnerable adults, animals and pets.

Do not stored in a kitchen or in an unmarked container.  Please store responsibly.

Do not drink this product – May be harmful if swallowed.

Do not inhale dust.

Wash hands after use.  If in contact with eyes, flush out with plenty of clean water. Consult a doctor if irritation occurs.

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