How does Nitroform work?
Over 2/3 of the Nitrogen in Nitroform is water insoluble. Throughout the application period Nitroform supplies food and energy to soil micro-organisms. These micro-organisms gently and gradually release Nitrogen back into the soil in a form the plant can absorb. Nitroform has an excellent Carbon to Nitrogen ration of approx 1:1
Enhances microbial activity
Nitroform increases and sustains populations of beneficial soil organisms that decompose organic matter and dead plant residue to humus. Humus is natures ultimate and perfect growing medium. The food and energy supplied by Nitroform is beneficial, even in soils that have been sterilised. The value of soil micro-organisms is enormous. They release nutrients from solubilised minerals from phosphorus compounds and the ordinary products of decomposition
Safe, non-burning, resists leaching
Nitroform has a low salt index - less than 10, compared with Urea with 75! Nitroform is non-burning even if applied at twice the recommended rate. Over 2/3 of Nitroform's N is water insoluble and the rest is barely soluble. Nitroform remains in place, even in porous soils. Research shows Nitroform leaching and run-off is barely measurable, even in sandy soils.
Promotes balanced growth
Promotes balanced growth in trees, shrubs and flowering perennials. Root growth in Nitroform fertilised plants is often increased significantly due to enhanced microbial activity and modest uptake of Nitrogen. The Nitrogen from Nitroform benefits all parts of the plant. This is important because plants are healthiest when roots and canopy are in equilibrium with each other. Nitroform does not promote soft, weak leaf growth.
Benefits
- 8-12 months longevity
- Counteracts nitrogen draw-down
- Can be used in mix, as a top-dress or dibbled
- Ease in blending with other N, P & K products
- Feeds plants as needed - increases root growth
- Resists leaching and protects ground water
- Safe at even double the recommended rates
- Will not 'dump' at high temperatures
Incorporation into potting mixes
Use 1- 1.5kg per cubic metre of growing media
This equals 25 - 40 grams per 25 litres of potting mix
Topdressing and dibbling
Rate varies with pot size
E.g. 100mm pot 1 - 2 grams
200mm pot 10 grams
Garden beds and lawn
4kg per 100 square metres