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6-MONTH NPK for Container Fruit Trees

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Our 6-MONTH NPK for fruit trees ensures continuous, long-term feeding for optimal growth. This poly-coated 18-06-12 NPK fruit tree fertilizer uses modern technology for a slow, controlled release of nutrients, making it a safe and effective NPK fertilizer for controlled-release.

Need help determining how much fertilizer your trees need? Check out our guide on How to Fertilize Trees. This simple resource walks you through calculating the right amount for your trees' specific needs.

Ideal for long-term container fruit trees and fruit tree in the ground such as apples, citrus, oranges, lemons, limes, cherries, peaches, plums, and etc. this fertilizer supports sustained growth and vibrant health.

Key features

Feeds for 6 to 8 months.
Complete NPK plus micros. An 18-6-12, nitrogen-forward feed with iron, manganese, zinc, copper, magnesium, molybdenum, and boron.
Right-sized for home use. No heavy contractor bags and no waste.
Gentle and effective. The poly-coated release prevents the nutrient burn that fast-release fertilizers can cause.
Consistent, quality ingredients and formulation.

Ingredients

Guaranteed analysis:

  • Total Nitrogen (N) 18.00% (5.00% ammoniacal, 3.00% nitrate, 10.00% urea)
  • Available Phosphate (P2O5) 6.00%
  • Soluble Potash (K2O) 12.00%
  • Magnesium (Mg) 0.50%
  • Iron (Fe) 0.40%
  • Copper (Cu) 0.05%
  • Manganese (Mn) 0.05%
  • Zinc (Zn) 0.05%
  • Boron (B) 0.02%
  • Molybdenum (Mo) 0.02%

Delivered as poly-coated granules for a slow, controlled release.

How to use

  1. In-ground trees and garden plants: spread the granules evenly around the dripline, keeping them off the trunk, then water in.
  2. Containers and raised beds: sprinkle evenly over the soil surface, or mix into the top 1 to 2 inches, then water in.
  3. Rate: about 1 to 3 tablespoons per plant for small containers, and about half a cup to a full cup for larger trees.

Water thoroughly after applying to activate the coating, keep granules away from stems and trunks, and reapply after 6 to 8 months.

Why?

Complete nutrition feeds leaves, roots, and fruiting through the season from a single application. Low maintenance means one feeding lasts the whole growing season, so there is nothing to track or reapply for months. And because it is sized for the home grower, there are no forgotten half-bags left hardening in the garage.

Makes how much?

The 1-cup size feeds roughly one larger tree, or several small containers, for a full season. The 6-cup size covers about six times that. Actual coverage depends on plant size and count, since the rate runs about 1 to 3 tablespoons per small container and about half a cup to a cup per larger tree.
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Silver poly-coated NPK fertilizer package with a green label on a white background

6-MONTH NPK for Container Fruit Trees

0.5-lb. (1-Cup)

$10.99
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which plants can I use this on?

Container and in-ground fruit trees, including lemon, lime, orange, grapefruit, apple, peach, pear, plum, cherry, fig, avocado, olive, and mango, plus vegetables, berry bushes, ornamentals, and flowering shrubs. It works as an all-purpose slow-release feed across the garden.

How long does one application last?

Six to eight months, depending on temperature, watering, and weather. The coated granules release steadily across that window rather than all at once.

Can I use this on potted citrus trees?

Yes. It is an excellent choice for potted citrus such as Meyer lemons, oranges, limes, mandarins, and kumquats, supporting foliage, roots, flowering, and fruit.

Will this fertilizer burn my plants?

Applied at the labeled rate, the controlled-release coating greatly reduces the risk of fertilizer burn compared with fast-release products. Water thoroughly after applying and keep granules away from the trunk.

How do I apply it?

For containers, sprinkle over the soil surface or mix into the top 1 to 2 inches, then water. For in-ground trees, spread evenly around the dripline and water well.

Can I use this with liquid fertilizers?

Yes. Many growers use this as their season-long base feed and add a liquid fertilizer during periods of rapid growth, flowering, or heavy fruiting for an extra boost.

All about controlled-release fertilizer for home growers

How controlled-release fertilizer works

Each granule is a complete package of nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, and micronutrients sealed inside a poly coating, and that coating is what turns a single application into months of feeding. Water and warmth let nutrients pass through the coating gradually, so the plant receives a steady supply in the root zone instead of the spike and crash you get from a fast-release feed. That steadiness is also gentler, because nutrients are never all released at once, which is the usual cause of fertilizer burn.

Why one feeding can last the whole season

Because release is paced by the coating rather than dumped at application, one feeding covers six to eight months for most plants, with warmer weather and frequent watering speeding release and cooler conditions slowing it. For a home grower that means far less to remember, since a tree fed in early spring stays supplied through the growing season without a monthly schedule. It also reduces runoff and leaching, so more of what you apply feeds the plant instead of washing away.

What you can feed with it

This is an all-purpose slow-release feed, not a single-plant product, which is why it suits a mixed home garden so well. It is a strong fit for citrus and fruit trees, tomatoes, peppers and leafy greens, berry bushes such as blueberries and brambles, ornamentals and flowering shrubs, and container gardens and raised beds. The same formulation used in commercial nurseries, sized down for home use.

Getting the rate right

The goal is even coverage at the labeled rate rather than a heavy dose, since more is not better with a controlled-release feed. As a starting point, use about 1 to 3 tablespoons per plant for small containers and roughly half a cup to a cup for larger trees, adjusting to the size of the plant and the pot. Spreading the granules around the dripline or across the soil surface, then watering in, puts the nutrients where feeder roots can reach them.

Pairing with a liquid feed

This granule works well as the steady background nutrition for the whole season, and many growers pair it with a liquid fertilizer during the moments a plant is working hardest, such as a growth flush, flowering, or fruit set. The slow-release base keeps a floor of nutrition in place while the liquid gives a quick, targeted lift, and because this feed is gentle, the two work together without overloading the plant.

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