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Vitax Acer Feed contains the three major plant foods - nitrogen, phosphate and potash, together with natural magnesium and trace elements to encourage healthy leaf growth and vibrant colours. Â
Organic - one feed lasts a whole season
Acer Feed:
For best results, apply Acer Feed to the soil during planting and then as a top dressing in spring. Rake, hoe or fork into the top surface of the soil, and in dry weather, water well for maximum benefit.
As with all fertilisers, store in a cool, dry place. Keep out of reach of children and animals.
Always read the label and instructions. Where possible, wear protective gloves and wash hands thoroughly after use.
Sizes available:
How to use:
Note: 1 gloved handful is approximately 30g.
When planting out new Acer In pots & tubs
Add 30g per 6 litres of compost when planting up tubs and pots. In the garden: Dig a hole slightly larger than the root-ball of the Acer. Fork over the base of the pit and apply 30-60g to bottom of planting hole depending on the size of Acer. Mix a similar quantity with the soil backfill and after planting tread down well to firm in the plant.
As an annual feed for Acer
In pots :Â Acer feed can be mixed with compost when repotting or worked into the surface of existing pots as an annual top-dressing. Add 30g per 6 litres of compost when potting on Acer.
In the garden:Â Apply Acer Feed as a spring top-dressing at a rate of 120g/m2 beneath the spread of the branches. In dry weather water in.
| 30cm (12 inch) Pot | 10g (1/3 Handful) |
| 38cm (15inch) Pot | 15g (1/2 Handful) |
| 50cm (20 inch) Pot | 30g (1 Handful) |
| Added to compost when potting on  | 30g in 6 litres |
| Planted in garden | 120g/m2 |
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