Introducing Osmocote

Controlled release fertilisers: four generations of applied science and innovative technology
As Osmocote celebrates its 50th anniversary this year, Rachel Anderson examines how the brand's continuous product development is helping commercial growers to fine-tune their crops' nutritional needs.

CRFs: meeting plants' demands throughout their growth cycle
From helping to create a tailored fertiliser regime for specific nursery crops to reducing fertiliser wastage, Osmocote's CRFs offer commercial growers many benefits, says ICL.

Developing the next generation of Osmocote
Thanks to ICL's significant investment in research and development, growers have an increasing number of Osmocote solutions to grower challenges from which to choose.
UK Case studies

Nursery case study: Osmocote - a "safe and consistent" choice
Keen to tailor nutrition as closely to each crop's needs as possible, Woodlark Nursery uses Osmocote as part of the business' precision nutrition programme.

Retail plants case study: Osmocote: "It makes a huge difference."
Nurseryman David Mills, who runs a busy plant-focused retail centre, discusses the invaluable role that Osmocote plays in producing and selling healthy plants
International case studies

Case study: Nursery Patrick Morgue, based in Drôme, France
Osmocote fertilisers continue to provide Patrick Morgue with peace of mind in the ever-changing and fast-paced horticulture market.

Case Study: T-Y Nursery, Pauma Valley, California
To celebrate Osmocote's 50th anniversary, ICL in the USA hosted a contest to identify the nursery that had used the fertiliser the longest.

Case study: Heyne's Wholesale Nursery, Australia
Established Australian grower Heyne's Wholesale Nursery uses Osmocote Exact to maximise the saleability of its stock.
Whilst the company behind Osmocote has changed a number of times over the past 50 years, its five-decade history shows that the brand’s values of consistency and reliability have remained at its heart.
Click here to find out more about ICL products
ICL and Osmocote through the decades...
Expert perspective

Expert perspective: John Adlam
Changing times: introduction of CRFs into the UK