Osmocote planting mix.

[1077]

Wondering if anyone has tried this in planted aquarium as base layer capped with other material?
Saw it in hardware store yesterday while searching for aquarium sealant and have not seen it before.

 

[Soggy_Sleeves]

Idk about using it as a base layer, but I do know people make their own root tabs with it. You can either mix it with water and freeze it to make little ice cube root tabs or buy some unfilled gel caps and make your own that way as well.

 

[Gerryd]

I think quite a few folk use this in larger than root tab quantities...but that is widely done as noted above

I think it is used as a layer underneath the decorative substrate...unsure about it's use as the sole substrate...

 

[pat w]

I think quite a few folk use this in larger than root tab quantities...but that is widely done as noted above

I think it is used as a layer underneath the decorative substrate...unsure about it's use as the sole substrate...

Gerry, I think you're refering to the Osmocote granules ... He's talking about Osmocote infused topsoil or potting soil.

Pat

 

[1077]

Gerry, I think you're refering to the Osmocote granules ... He's talking about Osmocote infused topsoil or potting soil.

Pat

Yes, It is osmocote potting soil. Didn't want to tear open a bag to see, but am wondering if it isn't just potting mix fused with osmocote pellet's ?

 

[Gerryd]

Hi,

I found this interesting web page while doing research on your question...

http://www.nrrbs.com.au/fertosmocote2.htm

Also

http://www.scottsaustralia.com.au/Osmocote/Osmocote_Premium_Potting_Mix

It seems that the potting soil mix can 1/3 more moisture...and will last about 5 months...

So, is this a long term thing or would you have to redo every 9-12 months?
Perhaps it will help?

 

[nipat]

I think the product is not in Osmocote line but in Miracle Gro line
(Miracle Gro Planting Mix) which is potting soil
http://www.scotts.com/smg/catalog/productTemplate.jsp?proId=prod70516&itemId=cat10050006

The wording about lasting 3-5 months sounds confusing.
Because soil should last longer than that. May be they only
refer to slow release fert pellets in it?