Multicote Controlled-Release Fertilizer with Micronutrients – 10 lb. Bag
Multicote is a controlled-release granular fertilizer intended to supply nutrients gradually rather than all at once. The product listing describes a formulation with micronutrients for landscape shrubs and trees and a release period of up to six months under suitable conditions. Nutrient release and plant response depend on soil temperature, moisture, and application rate.
Important: The existing Shopify title identifies this bag as 6-18-6, while the previously published nutrient analysis table lists 18% nitrogen, 6% phosphate and 12% potash. Those figures do not match. Confirm the exact N-P-K analysis on the physical bag label before applying or relying on a stated ratio. The historical analysis is retained below for reference pending verification.
Why Gardeners Love Multicote Fertilizer
- Controlled nutrient release: Coated fertilizer granules are designed to release nutrients over an extended period.
- Micronutrient blend: The existing product information lists iron, manganese, copper, zinc, boron and molybdenum.
- Convenient dry application: Granules can be spread over the root zone according to the package directions.
- Useful for landscape maintenance: A controlled-release formula can simplify planned feeding of established shrubs and trees.
- Ten-pound package: A bag provides a practical quantity for multiple plantings and routine garden care.
Where to Plant and Use Multicote Fertilizer
Use only on plants and soils for which supplemental fertilizer is appropriate. A soil test is the best starting point for determining nutrient needs. Distribute granules evenly over the recommended root-zone area, keeping them away from trunks, crowns and foliage, and follow the rate and safety directions printed on the actual package.
Growing and Care Tips
Read the physical product label before use. Do not estimate a dose from handful size; measure by weight or the label's specified scoop. Avoid applying to drought-stressed plants, frozen ground or before heavy runoff-producing rain. Keep the fertilizer out of reach of children and pets and store it dry in its original packaging.
Controlled-release products are not interchangeable simply because they contain the same nutrients. Confirm the guaranteed analysis, recommended timing, application rate and release duration for this specific bag. Too much fertilizer can damage roots and increase nutrient runoff.
Explore a Related Plant
Explore Baby Gem Boxwood, a landscape evergreen that should be fertilized only when site conditions and nutrient needs warrant it.
Previously Published Nutrient Analysis — Verify Against Bag Label
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Total Nitrogen (N)
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18%
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Iron
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0.38%
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Nitrate-nitrogen (N-NO3)
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5.2%
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Manganese
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0.06%
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Ammoniacal nitrogen (N-NH4)
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6.8%
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Copper
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0.04%
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Phosphorus oxide (P2O5) Soluble in water and neutral ammonium citrate solution
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6%
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Molybdenum
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0.008%
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Phosphorus oxide (P2O5) Soluble in water
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6%
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Zinc
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0.06%
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Soluble potash (K2O)
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12%
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Boron
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0.025%
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Magnesium oxide (MgO)
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1.8%
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Sulfur (S)
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6%
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