Ficote Total – Encapsulated controlled-release fertilizer for nurseries

In the professional production of ornamental plants, shrubs, or forest crops, maintaining constant nutrition throughout the entire growth cycle is key to obtaining uniform, vigorous plants with high commercial value.

However, relying on frequent fertilizations implies more labor, a greater risk of errors, and less precise nutritional control.

The Ficote Total range is an encapsulated controlled-release fertilizer designed to provide balanced plant nutrition for months with a single application. Thanks to its second-generation encapsulation technology, each granule progressively releases nutrients according to the temperature and humidity of the substrate.

This allows nursery owners and growers to work with a stable, efficient, and easy-to-manage fertilization, especially for potted or containerized crops.

Available in 25 kg professional formats, Ficote Total is a widely used solution as a base fertilizer in ornamental nurseries, forest production, and landscaping projects.

🔬 Encapsulation Technology: Intelligence in the Substrate

Controlled-release fertilizers simplify nutritional management in nurseries and intensive crops.

Key benefits of Ficote Total include:

• Constant nutrition for months with a single application
• Progressive release of nutrients according to temperature and humidity
• Lower risk of over-fertilization or deficiencies
• Reduced leaching losses in the substrate
• More uniform plant growth
• Greater efficiency in potted or containerized crops

In practice, this system allows for a fertilization model of "apply once and maintain nutrition throughout the cycle".

Complete formula with macronutrients and micronutrients

The Ficote Total range incorporates a balanced NPK formula with magnesium and micronutrients, designed to meet the nutritional needs of most ornamental crops.

Its composition provides:

• Nitrogen (N) which stimulates vegetative growth and foliage development
• Phosphorus (P) which promotes the formation of strong roots
• Potassium (K) which improves plant resistance and physiological balance
• Magnesium (MgO) which enhances photosynthesis and intense green color
• Essential micronutrients that help prevent nutritional deficiencies

Thanks to this combination, plants develop stronger roots, balanced growth, and a better ornamental appearance.

Available versions of Ficote Total

We have two versions adapted to your nursery's strategy:

Ficote Total 8–9 months – Stable nutrition for medium-cycle crops

Ficote Total 8–9 months is designed for crops that require constant fertilization for several months.

It is a widely used option in:

• ornamental plant nurseries
• containerized shrub production
• Mediterranean crops
• potted forest production

Its NPK 17-9-11 + MgO + micronutrients formula allows for uniform growth throughout almost the entire production cycle.

Main benefit:

✔ Constant nutrition for 8–9 months with a single application.

Ficote Total 12–14 months – Long-lasting fertilizer for extended crops

The Ficote Total 12–14 months version is designed for crops that remain in the nursery for a long time or for landscaping projects.

It is especially used in:

• containerized ornamental trees
• fruit trees in nurseries
• forest plants
• palms and large specimens
• low-maintenance landscaping projects

Its NPK 17-9-10 + MgO + micronutrients formula provides balanced nutrition for more than a year.

Main benefit:

✔ A single application that maintains fertilization throughout the entire annual cycle.

⏱️ Choose your longevity: 8-9 months vs 12-14 months

Common applications in nurseries and professional gardening

Ficote Total encapsulated fertilizer is commonly used as a base fertilizer in potted or containerized crops.

Its most common applications include:

• ornamental plant nurseries
• tree and shrub production
• containerized forest crops
• professional gardening and landscaping
• reforestation projects

Its controlled release allows for continuous nutrition even in intensive irrigation systems or in substrates with high porosity.

📊 Professional Dosage and Application

Ficote Total is preferably mixed with the substrate before transplanting, although surface application (top-dressing) is also possible.

• Low needs (e.g., sensitive plants): 3 - 4 g/liter of substrate.
• Medium needs (e.g., standard shrubs): 4 - 5 g/liter of substrate.
• High needs (e.g., fast-growing species): 5 - 6 g/liter of substrate.

Buy Ficote Total encapsulated fertilizer at GardenWeb

At GardenWeb, we work with professional fertilizers designed to improve productivity in nurseries and ornamental crops.

The Ficote Total range in 25 kg bags ensures constant nutrition for months with simple and efficient management.

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