Florikote works like no other controlled release fertilizer.

When Florikote is placed in the soil, the granules begin to absorb moisture through the coating membrane. This moisture then dissolves the nutrients inside the capsule, which, in turn, builds up an osmotic pressure. The nutrients can then diffuse through the coating. The amount of release agent contained in the coating determines how porous the coating is, which determines how fast the nutrients will diffuse in the root zone.

The keys to the controlled release of Florikote.

Temperature
The nutrient release of Florikote is moderately affected by temperature. As temperatures warm in the spring and cool in the fall, the release of nutrients will increase or decrease. This keeps the rate of release synchronized with the rate of plant growth.

Soil Moisture
Soil moisture levels do not significantly affect the nutrient release of Florikote.

Soil type and pH
Release is not affected by soil type or soil pH and Florikote does not depend on microbiological decomposition for its action.

Available in a variety of formulations and release periods to fit your every need.

Florikote Controlled Release Fertilizer comes in five different fertilizer analyses and seven different release periods designated by Types ranging from 40 to 360 days.