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Super Phosphate - Description
- Phosphorus Based Plant Food
- A Straight Fertilizer (Only Contains One Active Ingredient)
- Quantity: 1.25Kg
- Brand: Vitax
- Analysis:
- NPK Fertiliser 0-17.5-0
- Nitrogen (N) 0%
- Phosphorus (P) 17.5%
- Potassium (K) 0%
Super Phosphate - Uses
- This is a straight phosphorous based fertiliser
- Phosphorous is essential for plant growth
- Root development
- Seedling growth
- Cell division in young plants
- Ideal for encouraging rooting in bare-root hedging
- Add to soil mixes to promote rooting for soft & hardwood cuttings
- Promotes longer roots on root crops such as carrots & parsnip
- Promote growth in young seedlings & transplants for better establishment
Super Phosphate - Advantages
- Used in conjunction with our soil test kit to provide the exact soil nutrient balance required for growing
- Does not contain nitrogen, therefore will promote root development without also leading to unnecessary vegetative growth
- Phosphorous is the second most essential plant nutrient
- Fast acting plant food
- Can even be diluted to use as a liquid feed
Super Phosphate - Application
- Apply to soil mix before planting
- Add 100g/m2 evenly over surface of beds or vegetable plot
- 100g is roughly equal to three handfuls
- To existing plants, apply 35g to soil surface around plants & rake in
- Repeat twice over the growing season
- Soil mix for hanging baskets or cuttings
- For every 5 litres of soil mix, add 15 grams of super phosphate
Super Phosphate - Notes
- Phosphorous deficiency symptoms include
- Stunted growth
- Bluish / purple colour to foliage
Note: We don't ship plants on Fridays due to the extended period they would remain without light & water
Shipping Options & Rates
FOR IRELAND & NORTHERN IRELAND
Standard Delivery on Plant Orders currently taking 6 working days
- Currently Plant orders are taking 6 working days to ship
- If you choose express we will fast track your plant order
- Standard Courier Delivery With Fastway (5-7 Working Days)
- Cost is €4.95 on Orders Below €75
- Free Delivery on Orders Above €75
- Rep. of Ireland & Northern Ireland Only
- Express Courier Delivery With Fastway (1-2 Working Days)
- Cost is €5 extra for express delivery
- This service guarantees that any order placed before 4pm will ship from our depot the same day on the next day delivery service *
- Rep. of Ireland & Northern Ireland Only
- Express Delivery With DPD (1-2 Working Days)
- Cost is €11.45 for orders below €75
- Cost is €6.50 for orders above €75
- This service guarantees that any order placed before 4pm will ship from our depot the same day on the next day delivery service *
- Rep. of Ireland & Northern Ireland Only
- This services comes with email tracking
- 'Seed' Postal Delivery Option ***
- Cost is €2 - Packet of Seeds ONLY Orders
- Note: Does Not Apply to Seed Potatoes, Bulbs or Sets ***
- Rep. of Ireland & Northern Ireland Only
- This is a non-trackable service
MAINLAND ENGLAND & SCOTLAND & WALES (Currently Unavailable Due to Brexit)
- Standard International Courier
- Cost is €10
- UK shipping fee covers parcels up to a total weight of 20Kg
WESTERN EUROPE & WORLDWIDE
- Standard International Courier
- Delivery rates vary, please see chart below
- Note: There is no free delivery for Western Europe Deliveries
Bulk Bags & Large Item Pallet Deliveries
- Bulk bags & large orders are shipped via pallet couriers on a rigid lorry
- Delivery is to kerbside only
- If road access to your site is tight, then please advise us before purchasing
- Please Note: We cannot guarantee next day delivery on pallet deliveries
- Also, we cannot guarantee delivery on a specific day (Please allow 1-3 days for delivery)
- It's always best to order well in advance to avoid disappointment
- Cancellation of pallets when items are already in transit will incur a 40 euro per pallet cancellation fee (To cover return delivery costs)
- Where pallet delivery can not be made due to site access, a 40 euro per pallet cancellation fee will apply (To cover return delivery costs)
International Delivery Prices & Times
- Please note max weights below, heavier orders may require additional payment
- We will contact you to discuss, if max weight of order exceeded
Terms
- The shipping fee is fixed for an order, regardless of the number of items bought
- All courier orders require signed proof of delivery & the customer must be contactable by phone
- We do not offer a weekend delivery service (Mon-Fri Only excl. Bank Holidays)
- * Our courier achieves a 98% success rate on next day deliveries
- Once your parcel is shipped it will be placed on works courier's next day delivery service
- ** Seed postal option applies to seed ONLY orders & is available in all 32 counties of Ireland
- *** Does not apply to seed potatoes, bulbs or sets
