Fertilising

There have been volumes written about enriching your soil. But keep it simple! In the garden compost and cow pellets are usually sufficient. Lava powder can improve fertility. On poor ground extra artificial fertiliser can sometimes be necessary for a while until sufficient structure has been formed and the soil has come to life.

POT PLANTS

Cow manure pellets aren't sufficient for pot plants. For these, artificial fertiliser dissolved in water or slow release pellets can be used, which release nutrients during a period of several months (e.g. osmocote). How do you know when the plant has enough nutrients? For this task, an extremely handy device has been developed; the Fertometer:

The fertometer - keep your plants in condition!

The Fertometer measures the level of nutrients in the soil of your potted plants and uses a light to indicate feeding requirements.

Insert the Fertometer’s probe into the soil and press the button. A yellow light indicates that your plant requires feeding. A green light indicates that your plant has sufficient nutrients in the soil. Do not add fertiliser if the red light shows. In short: the Fertometer makes it possible for you to provide the ideal conditions for your plant. 

For whom is the Fertometer® intended? 

The Fertometer is ideally suited to lovers of luscious and healthy potted plants with plenty of flowers.The correct level of fertiliser is essential and can be accurately established. No more 'guesswork'!

The fertometer is available for  € 19,95 in our shop and of course, here at the nursery and jungle garden. Please note that it is not suited to orchids and plants requiring poor soil such as heather.