AusBonsai

Was in Big W the other day and notice they now only stock Brunnings brand Eclipse fert. Same kind of package size as osmocote but a lot cheaper. Has anyone used it for any length of time and with what results. I know osmocote has a good reputation and you get what you pay for and all that stuff but if it works it is cheaper!!!
Here is the photos of what it looks like and the break down. Why does WA get their own breakdown at a different ratio???? Are they special

Thanks
Josh

Have only tried brunnings soil... and hated it lol

I'm curious to know why we get our own spot on the label too? What are we missing out on? lol

yep, just purchased some a few weeks ago. I added this to my soil mix and all is well.

Brunnings had a VERY acomplished horticulturalist develope many of it's soils. That was some years ago now so although I think they have some great products I am not as cofident in thier latest workings.

I don't see anything that shows this stuff is the plastic coated balls that release at tempreture or if it is the solid balls? Osmacoat is the platic coated type and buying cheap in these could result in unpredictable fert release in the heat?

Pup foreshadowed this recently.

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by Pup » February 27th, 2013, 9:51 pm

In WA the powers that be have determined, that the phosphorus level in fertilisers from next year must be no higher than 2.

That is all fertilisers as( they say ) to reduce run off into the waterways and wetlands. As Phosphorus causes lots of problems to the local ecology.

So they will be no doubt produce one that will be suitable for us.

Cheers Pup

It appears that companies wanting to sell fert in WA have had to make special formulations in order to meet the new regulations.

shibui wrote:Pup foreshadowed this recently.

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by Pup » February 27th, 2013, 9:51 pm

In WA the powers that be have determined, that the phosphorus level in fertilisers from next year must be no higher than 2.

That is all fertilisers as( they say ) to reduce run off into the waterways and wetlands. As Phosphorus causes lots of problems to the local ecology.

So they will be no doubt produce one that will be suitable for us.

Cheers Pup

It appears that companies wanting to sell fert in WA have had to make special formulations in order to meet the new regulations.

That is correct, I am however doubtful of this product being authentic, as it is in the same packaging with only the numbers changed.
It will not dissipate as it crosses the boarder . Because if it does it has already used it self up. So why buy something that is spent.

Bretts wrote:Brunnings had a VERY acomplished horticulturalist develope many of it's soils. That was some years ago now so although I think they have some great products I am not as cofident in thier latest workings.

I don't see anything that shows this stuff is the plastic coated balls that release at tempreture or if it is the solid balls? Osmacoat is the platic coated type and buying cheap in these could result in unpredictable fert release in the heat?

That's a good point Bretts. It doesn't seem to the same as osmocote, more like fret just rolled into balls. As you say, unless it releases at an even rate it could cause issues. Thanks.

Josh

Pup wrote:

shibui wrote:Pup foreshadowed this recently.

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by Pup » February 27th, 2013, 9:51 pm

In WA the powers that be have determined, that the phosphorus level in fertilisers from next year must be no higher than 2.

That is all fertilisers as( they say ) to reduce run off into the waterways and wetlands. As Phosphorus causes lots of problems to the local ecology.

So they will be no doubt produce one that will be suitable for us.

Cheers Pup

It appears that companies wanting to sell fert in WA have had to make special formulations in order to meet the new regulations.

That is correct, I am however doubtful of this product being authentic, as it is in the same packaging with only the numbers changed.
It will not dissipate as it crosses the boarder . Because if it does it has already used it self up. So why buy something that is spent.

Yeah I wondered how that worked Pup, do they stop it at the border and suck some off it. I always knew you WAers were special

Josh

Does the Brunning's package state if it is controlled release over a perid of months, usually 3 to 6? If not, it is just ordinary fertiliser, which explains its price.

Better to stick with Osmocote in the mix and regular applications of soluble fertiliser and Seasol.