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Daltons Ready to Grow Potato Fertiliser

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Daltons Ready to Grow Potato Fertiliser

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Daltons Ready to Grow Potato Fertiliser is a granular blend of compound slow-release and nutrient-specific fertilisers that provide balanced nutrition for all potato and kumara varieties. It promotes strong, healthy foliage and supports excellent tuber development for a bumper harvest.

Uses
  • Feeding all potato and kumara varieties.
  • Ideal for use when planting or as a mid-season feed.
  • Easy to apply using spreader or hand application.
Product Features
  • N6 + P5 + K8 + 1.5Mg + Ca
  • Delivers essential plant nutrients for 8–12 weeks.
  • Formulated specifically for New Zealand growing conditions.
  • Enhanced formula for lush, healthy foliage and a bumper harvest.

 

Daltons product soft plastic bags can be recycled through the Soft Plastics Recycling Scheme – just make sure they’re clean and dry before dropping them off. Learn more and how to clean your bags here.

SDS Daltons Potato Fertiliser Safety Data Sheet
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How to use

One adult handful holds approx 70g. 1 Metric cup = 300g.

Prior to planting

Apply evenly at a rate of 75-100g per m2. Mix thoroughly with existing soil.

Existing plants

Apply at a rate of 100-150g per m2 evenly alongside plants. Water in well.

Topdressing potatoes in containers

Add 5g per litre of the container. Spread evenly around top of container or bag avoiding direct contact with foliage and water well. For greater yield, improve soil structure by blending Daltons Compost with existing soil prior to planting. 

 

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