What Is Osmocote

Osmocote is a controlled-release fertilizer, not a slow-release fertilizer. This means that the release of nutrients is much more predictable so you can be more precise when feeding your plants, advises the University of Delaware. The reduces the risk of fertilizer burn on sensitive plants.

What plants is Osmocote good for?

For example, the 14-14-14 Osmocote brands tend to work well for tomatoes, vegetables, melons, berries, perennials, trees and shrubs. The Osmocote Plus formula works well with hanging baskets, annual plants, indoor plants, plants in raised beds, etc.

Is Osmocote better than Miracle Grow?

They both work. The advantage to the Osmocote is that it is working even if you’re not there. … Low-nutrient soil would benefit from the pre-plant Osmocote application, whereas rich-in-nutrients soil may not require it with an occasional feed with Miracle-Gro being enough.