BIOTREAT TREE & SHRUB TABLETS

• New plantings of trees, shrubs, hedges, natives and ornamentals
• Established trees and shrubs that need a nutrient top-up
• Potted plants, including trees and shrubs in containers
• Orchards, forestry blocks, vineyards and nurseries
• Lifestyle blocks and home gardens

Each tablet is built from three main components: urea formaldehyde for slow-release nitrogen, potassium magnesium phosphate for phosphorus, potassium and magnesium, and sulphate for sulphur. A mineral blend adds iron, manganese, zinc, copper, boron and molybdenum.

Placed under the root ball or pushed into the soil near the root zone, the tablet breaks down gradually as soil moisture and microbial activity get to work on it. That means a steady supply of nutrients to the roots over time, rather than a single hit of fertiliser that leaches away or runs out.

Because the tablet sits solid until it starts breaking down, there's no risk of over-application from the tablet dissolving too fast, and no mixing or measuring required.

Analysis (N-P-K-S plus Mg): 17.5-7.6-8.7-3.4 (plus Mg 5.4)

• Nitrogen (N): 17.5% – as urea formaldehyde (slow release)
• Phosphorus (P): 7.6% (from 17.5% P2O5) – as potassium magnesium phosphate
• Potassium (K): 8.7% (from 10.5% K2O) – as potassium magnesium phosphate
• Sulphur (S): 3.4% – as sulphate
• Magnesium (Mg): 5.4% (from 9% MgO) – as potassium magnesium phosphate
• Iron (Fe): 0.80% – as ferrous sulphate monohydrate
• Manganese (Mn): 0.10% – as manganese sulphate
• Zinc (Zn): 0.05% – as zinc sulphate
• Copper (Cu): 0.05% – as copper sulphate
• Boron (B): trace
• Molybdenum (Mo): trace

Application method:

• At planting: place tablets just under the root ball at time of planting
• Established plants: push tablets just under the soil surface, approximately 10cm from the trunk or stem
• Potted plants: push tablets into the potting mix around the plant

Application rates:

• Up to 30cm tall: 1 to 3 tablets
• 30cm – 1 metre tall: 2 to 5 tablets
• Over 1 metre tall: 5 tablets plus

Tablet size: 10g tablets

Pack sizes: 1kg bag (approx. 90 tablets), 5kg bag (approx. 450 tablets), and 10kg carton (2 x 5kg bags)

ACVM status: Exempt from ACVM registration as a fertiliser making nutrient claims only, under the ACVM (Exemptions and Prohibited Substances) Regulations 2011, Schedule 2

HSNO approval: HSR002571 – Fertilisers (Subsidiary Hazard) Group Standard 2020

How many BioTreat Tree & Shrub Tablets do I need for a new tree?

It depends on the plant's height at the time of planting. Small plants up to 30cm tall need 1 to 3 tablets, plants 30cm to 1 metre need 2 to 5 tablets, and anything over 1 metre takes 5 tablets or more. Place them just under the root ball at planting time.

Can I use these tablets on potted plants?

Yes. Push the tablets into the potting mix around the plant, using the same rate guide based on plant height.

How often do I need to reapply?

These are slow-release tablets, so one application at planting will feed the plant for an extended period without needing to reapply straight away. For an exact reapplication interval, check the current product label or get in touch with us.

Are these tablets safe to handle?

The product carries a Reproductive Toxicity Category 2 warning (suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child), so it needs to be handled with care. Wear gloves and eye protection, avoid generating dust, wash your hands after handling, and keep tablets stored locked up and out of reach of children and animals. Full precautions are on the product label and Safety Data Sheet attached to this listing.

WARNING. This product is classified Reproductive Toxicity Category 2 (H361) – suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child.

Read the label before use. Obtain special instructions before use and do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood.

Wear protective gloves, protective clothing, eye protection and face protection while handling. Avoid generating dust. Wash hands thoroughly after handling and before eating, drinking or smoking.

Keep out of reach of children and animals. Store locked up in a cool, dry area, away from food, feed, seeds and other fertilisers.

Do not allow the product to enter drains, sewers or waterways.

Got a question about using it? Get in touch – we're happy to help. For full handling information, see the label, product spec and Safety Data Sheet attached to this listing.