Terra Firma Natives & Shrubs
Terra Firma’s Natives & Shrubs fertiliser will ensure your Natives & Shrubs will thrive with an abundance of flowers and fruit. This slow release fertiliser, high in Nitrogen and low in Phosphorus, contain all the nutrients in a ratio suited to the growing needs of Native Trees and Shrubs. From Bottlebrush, Grevillea and Protea to all Native Grass varieties.
APPLICATION RATES |
General
100g – 200g per square metre.
Native trees and shrubs
Before planting mix 50g with the soil at the base of the planting hole. Spread another 50g on top of the soil and under the mulch. Established – Spread 100g per square metre, away from the trunk and out to the drip line of the plant.
Roses, flowers and vegetables
Spread 200g per square metre 1 – 2 weeks before planting. Work into top 5 – 10cm & water. Established – Spread 100g per square metre every 4 – 6 weeks. For annual flowers apply at early bud formation.
Fruit trees
Before planting mix 100g with the soil in the bottom of the planting hole. Spread another 50g around the drip line and cover with mulch. Established – Spread 500g up to 4kg for older trees. For Citrus apply in July, November & March.
Strawberries
Spread 200g per square metre & mix into soil during bed formation. Side dress rows once every 4 – 6 weeks – 75g per metre of row after flowering commences.
Vines and bulbs
Spread 100g per square metre before planting. Side dress rows once every 4 – 6 weeks – 75g per metre of row after flowering commences.
 Nitrogen (N) | 5.50% | Boron (B) | 230mg/kg |
 Phosphorous (P) | 1.20% | Manganese (Mn) | 300mg/kg |
 Potassium (K) | 2.50% | Iron (Fe) | 1220mg/kg |
 Sulphur (S) | 1.00% | Molybdenum (Mo) | 1.8mg/kg |
 Calcium (Ca) | 3.10% | Cobalt (Co) | 3mg/kg |
 Magnesium (Mg) | 0.68% | Silicon (Si) | 1640mg/kg |
 Zinc (Zn) | 300mg/kg | Carbon (C) | 25.92% |
 Copper (Cu) | 70mg/kg |