Your Protek guide to a thriving green garden and lawn.

A lush, abundant garden is every gardener's dream. When planting those first seeds or seedlings, images of a green paradise come to mind, but there is more to it than adding plants to your garden. Achieving that lush Utopia often depends on the right fertilizers. Protek offers a range of tailor-made fertilisers to meet your plants' specific needs. This article will unpack the composition, benefits and recommended usage of each variant of their most popular fertilizer range.

Before we look at the 4 different fertilisers, we will look at the ingredients in your typical fertiliser and how and why they are used. Nitrogen, Phosphorus and Potassium are the 3 primary fertiliser nutrients; each plays an important role in plant nutrition.

Nitrogen is one of the most important nutrients for plants because it is used to form protein and protein is used to form the tissues of most living things. Nitrogen thus promotes the lush green growth of your plants.

Phosphorus is essential in the role of root development and flower production. Photosynthesis, better known as, energy usage and storage in plants is also linked to the phosphorus content in the soil. It is necessary to help plants grow and develop normally.

Potassium is the third key nutrient and helps to strengthen the plant’s resistance to diseases and aids in overall health. It is also linked to protection in the plant when the weather is cold or dry by maintaining its water balance and overall strength and vigour.

The four variations of fertiliser offered by Protek have specific ratios of Nitrogen, Phosphorus and Potassium to benefit different plants. We will have a look at the ratios in each, as well as how and when to use these fertilisers for optimal plant growth.

1.      Protek Lawn and Foliage Fertiliser

This chemical granular fertilizer boasts a balanced ratio of Nitrogen, Phosphorus and potassium in the ratio of N7: P1: K3. This fertiliser is ideal for the general feeding of lawns and foliage. How do you use Protek lawn and foliage fertiliser? It should be applied in early spring and repeated every four weeks. You will need to apply about 20-30 grams for every square meter in the drip area of evergreen plants, shrubs and trees and water well with each application.

2.      Protek General Fertilizer

The General Fertiliser offers a balanced nutrient blend with an NPK ratio of N2:P3:K2. This combination is a good mix of nutrients for various plants and is perfect for flower-bearing shrubs, flowers and vegetables. When preparing your flower and vegetable beds, apply 30 grams per square meter and work the fertiliser into a depth of around 10-20cm. You will need to repeat this twice during the growing season. For flowering shrubs, apply 30-60 grams per square meter evenly around the shrub and work it into the soil lightly, also repeating the application twice during the growing season and water well after each application.

3.      Lan/Kan

Protek’s Lan/Kan fertilizer is made up of mostly Nitrogen and is specifically designed for plants that require active vegetative growth such as shrubs, vegetables and fruit trees. For your lawn, add 45 grams of Kan/Lan per square meter and repeat the application every 4-6 weeks. For vegetables, top dress the beds with 20 grams per square meter 4 weeks after planting. For fruit trees, apply 150 g of Protek Kan/Lan per year of the tree age up to a maximum of 900g per tree.

Always water well after applying any kind of fertiliser.

4.      Protek Rose & Flower Fertiliser

This chemical granular fertilizer is specially formulated for roses, seedlings, and flower-bearing plants. It offers an NPK ratio of N 8 : P 1: K 5. With this fertiliser apply 50 grams per large plant or 20 grams per small plant in the early spring and repeat the application every 4 weeks throughout the growing season. Water well after each application.

Conclusion

Protek’s range of fertilisers provides gardeners with tailored solutions for optimal plant health and nutrition. By understanding the composition and benefits of each variant you can make informed choices on how to promote the lush foliage and vibrant flowers your garden deserves.

Spring is the ideal time to start giving your plants some extra attention in South Africa so get your fertilisers from Protek online today. We deliver countrywide.

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