Product Specification
Product Benefits
- Bush Tucker is organically based and nutritionally boosted with a full range of nutrients in a slow-release form.
- It is safe for all natives, including phosphorus sensitive varieties.
- Bush Tucker has been developed in consultation with native expert, Angus Stewart, and soil scientist, Simon Leake.
- Available in sizes 500g, 1.5kg, 4kg and 10kg. Not all sizes are available in all stores.
Use & Storage
Application
Planting: 50g per plant in the base of hole, cover with 1-5cm of soil. Increase for larger plants.
Established plants: 100g per plant
Garden beds: 100g per square metre.
Pots: 30g per 8” (20cm) wide pot around the outer rim, with relative increase/decrease dependent on pot size.
Handy Hint: One standard cup will hold approximately 150g.
Storage & Use
Store Bush Tucker away from direct moisture.
Apply Bush Tucker evenly to pre-soaked soil around the drip line of the plant and water again well. Keep fertiliser at least 20cm away from the base of plant and avoid contact with foliage or flowers.
Apply after signs of new growth and every 12 weeks thereafter, or as required during the growing season.
Analysis Table
| Analysis (dry weight basis) | %w/w | |
|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen (N) | as Organic | 1.00 |
| as Ammonium | 9.00 | |
| Total Nitrogen (N) | 10.00 | |
| Phosphorus (P) | as Citrate Soluble | 0.30 |
| as Citrate Insoluble | 0.40 | |
| Total Phosphorus (P) | 0.70 | |
| Potassium (K) | as Organic | 0.50 |
| as Sulphate | 7.50 | |
| Total Potassium (K) | 8.00 | |
| Calcium (Ca) | as Organic | 1.20 |
| Sulphur (S) | as Organic | 0.20 |
| as Sulphate | 12.80 | |
| Total Sulphur (S) | 13.00 | |
| Iron (Fe) | as Organic | 0.06 |
| as Sulphate | 0.06 | |
| Total Iron (Fe) | 0.12 | |
| Manganese (Mn) | as Organic | 0.02 |
| as Sulphate | 0.01 | |
| Total Manganese (Mn) | 0.03 | |
| Magnesium (Mg) | as Organic | 0.03 |
| Zinc (Zn) | as Organic | 0.02 |
| Copper (Cu) | as Organic | 0.006 |
| Molybdenum (Mo) | as Organic | 0.0004 |
| Boron (B) | as Organic | 0.0015 |
Safety Directions
This product contains a variety of naturally occurring living micro-organisms. It is recommended that a mask, gloves and eyewear is worn when handling. Wash hands immediately after use. Not for consumption.
