TECHNICAL INFORMATION

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Revision Date: July 2004

 

AgSafe® 20-10-5 Planting Tablets Plus Humus

 

How AgSafe® Planting Tablets Work

These convenient, easy-to-use fertilizer tablets eliminate the need for measuring small quantities of fertilizers, and provide an environmentally friendly complete plant food which feeds up to two years.  Planting Tablets fill the continuing need of all plants for a full range of major nutrients – in addition; supply micronutrients, humus for proper soil building, natural organic boosters, and beneficial soil bacteria for expanding root systems and better nutrient uptake.  During the first year of establishment, the demand for plant food is not great in terms of pounds of nutrients, but continuity of availability is critical for the development of healthy roots and vigorous top growth.

 

As AgSafe Planting Tablets begin to breakdown, surrounding roots and beneficial soil fungi and bacteria begin to expand due to better soil conditions from humus additives and organic  supplements. The gradual release of tablet fertilizers are utilized by soil bacteria and are converted to nutrients that can be absorbed by the root systems.  These absorbed nutrients are transported throughout the plant by the sap stream.  Note: these tablets do not dissolve; consequently, tablets may retain their shape even after a year or two in the soil, while still slowly releasing nutrients.

 

Ammonium phosphates supply quick release nitrogen for the plant to get a rapid start.  Ureaform and methylene ureas are the slow-release nitrogen source.  Soil bacteria and fungi breakdown these slow-release nitrogen compounds and convert the compounds into a nitrogen ready for plant root absorption.  The rate of conversion depends on the soil condition, soil temperature, beneficial bacteria and mycorrhizae levels, and plant species.  Adequate quantities of available phosphorus, potassium, and micronutrients complete the formula and provide an ample reserve of all major elements.  Humus and organics provide a media for increasing beneficial soil bacteria and mycorrhizae rooting fungi levels to increase.   Plant Extracts help to alleviate transplant shock of newly planted trees and shrubs, provide 76 trace minerals, natural soil wetting agents, and growth hormones.  Fish Extracts provide other needed organics and natural vitamins.   AgSafe® Planting Tablets with the special additives of humus, plant and fish extracts, and beneficial soil and rooting bacteria provide a more complete formulation for better plant growth and development.

 

Special Advantages

o Safe, easy to handle, convenient tablet – no more hassles of measuring fertilizers

o AgSafe Planting Tablets feed for up to two years – reducing labor & materials for reapplications.

o Special Humus, Organics, & Beneficial Bacteria additives - help build soil and rooting systems.

o Planting supervisory time is reduced - count and placement of tablets can easily be verified.

o Root zone tablet placement - eliminates feeding surface rooted weeds and grass.

o Leach resistant properties of tablets – provide better fertilizer utilization and less water pollution.

o Proven Performance over 30 years – millions of Planting Tablets are used by professionals.

 

Safe, Convenient to use, and Highly Effective

Tablets are environmentally friendly, non-burning, long-lasting, a complete feeding for all species of trees, shrubs, rose bushes, and ground covers.  Even where only small area of soil are exposed, such as street tree plantings, tablets can be safely fed to trees.  Very little of the tableted nutrients are lost to fixation in acid or alkaline soils.  Feeding with tablets can gradually restore foliage color and stimulate better flowering and branching.  Granular fertilizers and polymer coated fertilizers can wash off slopes – liquid fertilizers leach away or are rapidly fixed by chemicals and clays in the soil.  There can be a risk of burning roots and damaging or killing plants when you continually feed with liquid fertilizers or use high levels of organics.  Liquid fertilizer feeding is labor intensive and expensive, especially if it requires feeding every 2 weeks during the growing season.

 

Recommended Application Rates

                                             21-Gram Tablet

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

10-Gram

5-Gram

Container

Size

1

Gal

2

Gal

3-5

Gal

7

Gal

15

Gal

24”

Box

Larger

Size

Well-Rooted

Liners

Small Ground

Cover Plants

Perennials

Application

Rates

1

Tab

1-2

Tabs

2-3

Tabs

3-5

Tabs

7-10

Tabs

15-24

Tabs

Use Rates for

Est. Planting

1-2

 Tabs

1

Tab

 

New Landscape Plantings in Ground

Bare root, B&B, container stock, and ground cover liners.  Place the plant into the planting hole.  Backfill halfway up the plant root ball area.  Place recommended size tablet(s), 6 to 8 inches deep, evenly spaced, beside the root ball area about 1 inch from the root tips.  Do Not Place tablet(s) in the bottom of the planting hole.  Complete the backfill and deep water soak to activate tablets.

 

Interior and Outdoor Landscaping Containers and Tubs

Insert recommended size tablet(s) into soil, 4-6 inches deep near container or tub rim.  Cover tablets and holes with soil.  Azaleas, Rhododendrons, Heather, and other ericaceous plants use half the recommended application rates.  Deep water soak to activate tablets.

 

Established Trees and Shrubs in Landscapes

Make holes in the soil around the drip line area with a narrow shovel, auger, high pressure water jet, or a special tablet step tool.  Insert the recommended size tablets into holes around drip line areas and about 6-8 inches deep.  Generally, apply one 21 gram size tablet for every ˝ inch of tree trunk diameter –or- one tablet for every foot of plant height or spread.  Cover tablets and holes with soil.  Deep water soak tablet areas.

 

Product Case Sizes & General Usage

P101 AgSafe® 20-10-5 Planting Tablets Plus Humus Case - 21gm size 500Tablets

The 21 gram size tablets are most often used for landscaping with fast-growing, gallon-size and larger plant stock.  Do not use this size tablet for plants less than 9 inches in height or spread.

 

P102 AgSafe® 20-10-5 Planting Tablets Plus Humus Case - 10gm size 1000 Tablets

The 10 gram size tablets are designed for landscaping with small shrubs and perennials.

 

P103 AgSafe® 20-10-5 Planting Tablets Plus Humus Case – 5gm size 2100 Tablets

The 5 gram size tablets are intended for use with small plants of slow-growing ground covers.

 

Guaranteed Analysis

20.00% TOTAL NITROGEN (N)*

   2.4%  Ammoniacal Nitrogen

   0.8% Urea Nitrogen

   4.5% Water Soluble Organic Nitrogen

 12.3% Water Insoluble Nitrogen

10.00% AVAILABLE PHOSPHORIC ACID (P2O5)

5.00% SOLUBLE POTASH (K2O)

2.00% CALCIUM (Ca)

1.00% MAGNESIUM (Mg), TOTAL

  0.50% Water Soluble Magnesium (Mg)

2.00% SULFUR (S), TOTAL

  2.00% Combined Sulfur (S)

0.02% BORON (B)

0.05% COPPER (Cu)

  0.05% Water Soluble Copper (Cu)

1.00% IRON (Fe), TOTAL

  0.50 Water Soluble Iron (Fe)

0.05% MANGANESE (Mn)

  0.05% Water Soluble Manganese (Mn)

0.05% ZINC (Zn)

  0.05% Water Soluble Zinc (Zn)

 

Derived From: Ureaform, Methylene Ureas, Urea, Ammonium Phosphates, Calcium Phosphates, Potassium Sulfate, Magnesium Oxide, Magnesium Sulfate, Sodium Borate, Copper Sulfate, Iron Sucrate, Ferrous Sulfate, Manganese Sulfate, and Zinc Sulfate.

*14% slowly available Nitrogen from ureaform, dimethylene urea, and trimethylene urea.

 

NON-PLANT FOOD INGREDIENTS

HUMUS (10%) – Humic Acids (5-7%) derived from Humus Utah Shale Ore

PROPRIETARY BLEND – Plant and Fish Extracts, Organics, and Beneficial Soil Bacteria & Fungi

 

Potential Acidity: About 5% by weight.

           

NOTE – The above Guaranteed Analysis, tablet sizes, fertilizer ingredients, and nutrient feeding characteristics are similar to or exceed Agriform® Planting Tablets.  AgSafe® Planting Tablets also contain needed Non-Plant Food Ingredients to insure better plant and rooting growth.  AgSafe® Planting Tablets meet or exceeds Landscape Architect Specifications for Agriform® Planting Tablets.

 

Architect Specifications and Landscape Contractor Compliance

The landscape contractor shall demonstrate architect specification compliance by showing invoices to prove the purchase of the AgSafe® Planting Tablets in sufficient quantity to cover the entire landscape project at the recommended application rates.  In order to achieve best results, the above recommendations should be written into architect plans and specifications to be followed closely by the landscape contractor.

NOTE – Spanish Landscape Contractor instructions are also available upon request.

 

 

Manufacturer & Questions:

AgriTab Corporation

P.O. Box 160312

Clearfield, UT  84016-0312

1-800-398-3803

Fax Number: 1-801-774-5011

International Calls: 1-801-773-3803

Website: www.agritab.com

Email: agritab@msn.com

If you have any questions, please contact AgriTab Corporation.

 

 

Disclaimer

The information provided herein is, to the best of AgriTab’s knowledge, accurate and reliable as of the date indicated above.  However, AgriTab makes no warranty or guarantee, expressed or implied, as to the accuracy or reliability, and shall no be liable for any losses or damages arising from the use of these said products.  AgriTab Corporation shall not be liable for any damage or injury resulting from improper use, from any failure to adhere to above said recommendations and practices, or from any improper hazards inherent in the use of such said products.

 

Trademarks

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