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Replenish all TerraCottem Universal components that have been consumed by the plants during their growing season by incorporating TerraCottem Complement, the soil conditioner specially formulated as a complement for applications in flower beds and crops that have been previously treated with TerraCottem Universal.
At the end of the growing season in which TerraCottem Universal has been applied for the first time, part of the product has been consumed by the plant and another small part is removed when pulling out plants. The application of TerraCottem Complement in previously TerraCottem Universal-treated soil, brings the level of growth precursors, fertilizers and polymers back to the initial quantities of the TerraCottem Universal formula.
Definition of TerraCottem Complement
Physical soil conditioner, specially formulated as a complement for applications in flower beds and crops previously treated with the “Universal” soil conditioner. It has been designed to replenish the components that have been consumed by the plants during the previous growing season. Due to its application the nutrient and water holding capacity of soils and growing media is kept in optimal conditions. Root development and plant growth are improved, as well as the structure and performance of soils and growing media.
The soil conditioning technology has to be mixed homogeneously into the root zone or growing medium.
Applications
Apply TerraCottem complement when planting, in areas where the “Universal” soil conditioner has been applied the previous growing season.- Crops (agriculture, horticulture, etc.)
- Flower beds
Application frequency
- Once per season, when planting or just before seeding.
Benefits
- Healthier plants & increased yields
- Increased survival rate
- Earlier harvesting
- Increased water retention capacity
- Water savings
- Faster & better plant establishment
- Stronger & deeper root development
- Increased microbiological activity
- Better use of fertilizers
- Higher resistance to drought stress and diseases
Application rates & methods
Crops
Total surface treatment
| 100 grams per m² area | 3 ounces per yd2 area or 20.5 pounds per 1,000 square feet |
| or 500 grams per m3 growing medium mixed off-site | or 13.5 ounces per yd3 growing medium mixed off-site |
Application method – see Flower beds
Plant hole application
| 1.5 kg per m3 growing medium or soil taken from plant hole | 2.5 pounds per yd3 growing medium or soil taken from plant hole |
| or 1.5 grams per litre soil | or 0.2 ounce (= 1 teaspoon) per gallon soil |
Plant hole size |
Plant hole volume in litres soil | Plant hole volume in gallons (US) soil | TCC rate (metric) |
TCC rate (imperial) |
| 20 x 20 x 30 cm | 12 | 3.17 | 20 g | 0.71 oz |
| 30 x 30 x 30 cm | 27 | 7.13 | 40 g | 1.41 oz |
| 40 x 40 x 40 cm | 64 | 16.91 | 100 g | 3.53 oz |
| 50 x 50 x 50 cm | 125 | 33.02 | 185 g | 6.53 oz |
| 60 x 60 x 60 cm | 216 | 57.06 | 325 g | 0.72 lbs |
| 70 x 70 x 70 cm | 343 | 90.61 | 500 g | 1.10 lbs |
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Dig plant hole. |
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Add TCC to soil taken from the hole and mix well. |
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Place plant in plant hole and fill with this TCC-soil mixture. |
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Water thoroughly. |
Flower beds
| 100 grams per m² area | 3 ounces per yd2 area or 20.5 pounds per 1,000 square feet |
| or 500 grams per m3 growing medium mixed off-site | or 13.5 ounces per yd3 growing medium mixed off-site |
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Apply TerraCottem Complement (TCC) to surface at recommended rate with a fertilizer spreader or mix off-site with growing medium and apply this to surface. |
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For small areas (e.g. a couple of dozen square meters/yards) and slopes apply TCC manually at recommended rate. |
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Mix into the root zone to a depth of 20 cm/8 inches with a rotovator, rotary hoe or rototiller, across the length and width of the area. |
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For slopes, use a hoe to incorporate the product into the soil at a depth of 20 cm/8 in. |
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Prepare soil for planting. |
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Plant. |
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Water thoroughly. |
The above-mentioned rates are applicable in the majority of cases. However they may vary according to the climate, type of soil and recommendations of the project manager, architect or consultant. For recommended methods and specific rates contact your distributor.
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TerraCottem Universal was applied in the previous year. In the second growing season, the council used their usual fertilizer. |
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TerraCottem Universal was applied in the previous year. In the second growing season, they incorporated TerraCottem Complement into the top 20 cm of soil. |
TerraCottem Complement, specially formulated for applications in flower beds and crops replenishes all TerraCottem Universal components that have been consumed by the plants during the previous growing season and that have been removed during harvesting.
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