Osmocote Exact Standard – Controlled release fertilizer for professional nurseries

State-of-the-art fertilizer ideal for potted plants.

The Osmocote Exact Standard by ICL range represents the third generation of controlled-release fertilizers (CRF) designed to offer precise plant nutrition in professional crops.

Unlike traditional fertilizers, Osmocote Exact granules are encapsulated with a special resin that regulates nutrient release extremely uniformly, adapting to temperature and the plant's actual needs.

The result is balanced nutrition that avoids fertilization peaks, reduces the risk of toxicity, and minimizes nutrient leaching in the substrate.

For this reason, Osmocote Exact is considered by many technicians and nursery growers to be one of the safest and most precise encapsulated fertilizers on the market, especially for high-value ornamental crops.

What problem does Osmocote Exact solve?

In professional potted or container plant production, a fertilization error can cause:

• root burn
• irregular growth
• loss of commercial value
• excess nutrients in the substrate

Osmocote Exact's programmed longevity fertilizer technology solves these problems through:

• Constant and predictable nutrient release
• Precise control of NPK supply for months
• Greater fertilization safety
• Uniform plant development

This allows nursery growers and technicians to work with reliable fertilization that yields the same results in every crop.

Advantages of Osmocote Exact Standard

• Third-generation encapsulated fertilizer with controlled release
• Uniform and constant nutrition throughout the entire crop cycle
• Color-coded by longevity, which facilitates fertilizer identification
• Lower risk of fertilization errors in professional nurseries
• Reduces nutrient leaching, improving fertilizer efficiency
• Provides balanced NPK, magnesium, and micronutrients (TE)

Thanks to this technology, Osmocote Exact has become a standard for precise plant nutrition for ornamental plants, shrubs, and perennial potted crops.

Available versions of Osmocote Exact Standard

Osmocote Exact 3-4 months (16-9-12 + 2MgO + TE)

This version is specially designed for late potting or short-cycle crops.

Typical applications:

• seasonal plants
• fast-growing ornamental shrubs
• nursery productions with rapid rotation

Key benefit:

✔ Precise nutrition throughout the short crop cycle without the need for additional fertilization.

Osmocote Exact 5-6 months (15-9-12 + 2MgO + TE)

The most versatile fertilizer in the range, ideal for potted ornamental plants with medium growth cycles.

Widely used in:

• ornamental nurseries
• perennial plant production
• crops sold during spring and summer

Key benefit:

✔ Maintains balanced nutrition throughout the active growth phase.

Osmocote Exact 8-9 months (15-9-11 + 2MgO + TE)

Designed for medium-to-long duration crops, especially for plants grown in greenhouses or with more stable cycles.

Typical applications:

• ornamental shrubs
• perennial plants
• container crops with prolonged development

Key benefit:

✔ Continuous nutrition for almost the entire production cycle without the need to reapply fertilizer.

Osmocote Exact 12-14 months (15-9-11 + 2MgO + TE)

The long-lasting version, ideal for projects where maximum performance with minimum maintenance is desired.

Widely used in:

• woody shrubs
• high-value ornamental plants
• professional landscaping
• large decorative planters

Key benefit:

✔ A single annual application that keeps the plant nourished throughout the year.

Recommended applications

Osmocote Exact Standard fertilizer is commonly used as a base fertilizer for nurseries and demanding ornamental crops.

It is especially effective in:

• potted crops
• ornamental shrubs
• perennial plants
• export nurseries
• professional landscaping projects

The most common application involves mixing the fertilizer with the substrate before transplanting, ensuring homogeneous distribution of the granules.

Buy Osmocote Exact at GardenWeb

If you are looking for a highly precise encapsulated fertilizer for nurseries or ornamental crops, the Osmocote Exact range offers safe, uniform, and highly efficient plant nutrition.

At GardenWeb you will find professional formats in 25 kg bags, used by nursery growers and plant producers throughout Europe.

👉 Discover the Osmocote Exact range and choose the longevity that best suits your crop.