Protected Ornamental Fertiliser and Crop Nutrition
Protected Ornamental Fertiliser and Crop Nutrition
Providing You With The Best Crop Nutrition
OMEX offers a variety of liquid fertiliser and crop nutrition solutions for protected ornamental growers, alongside a suite of analysis tools to make the best ornamental nutritional decisions. Our horticultural team of BASIS and FACTS qualified advisors can help with:
- Pot Bedding fertiliser and nutrition
- Hardy Ornamental Nursery Stock fertiliser and nutrition
- Herbaceous Perennial fertiliser and nutrition
- Primula, Pansy and & Viola fertiliser and nutrition
- Poinsettia & Cyclamen fertiliser and nutrition
“The OMEX team are here to offer agronomic, science-led advice to boost quality and yield of ornamental crops.”
Richard Cameron – Technical Sales Manager and Protected Ornamentals Expert
Bridge Farm Group & OMEX
Here’s what one of the UK’s largest protected ornamental growers, Bridge Farm Group, had to say about using OMEX liquid fertiliser and crop nutrition while working with our dedicated team.
Working Towards Sustainable Ornamental Fertiliser
In line with our Greener Planet Commitment we’re providing protected ornamental growers with efficient crop nutrition and liquid fertilisers for protected ornamentals. Our R&D team are continuously testing and trialling our protected ornamental fertilisers to ensure they’re being applied in the most effective way, to improve nutrient use efficiency.
Improved efficiency improves the sustainability of your growing operation, and in turn the financial sustainability of the business. We’re constantly reviewing new sustainable products and practices to ensure our grower customers have agronomically viable processes in place for the future.
This includes our investment into improving the efficiencies of peat-free growing media with our revolutionary product, Catalyst.
The Benefits of Liquid Fertiliser Nutrition for Protected Ornamentals
Liquid fertiliser nutrition offers an array of benefits to ornamental growers:
- Liquid nutrition is instantly available to the crop
- Rapid uptake by the plant
- Crop nutrition improves protected ornamental plant health
- Compatible with protected ornamental fertigation systems
Nutrients in a liquid form are easily absorbed by the crop, consistently demonstrating positive results within research and development and customer produce.
At OMEX we consistently test and review our product range to ensure protected ornamental growers are utilising the most effective forms of crop nutrition at the most efficient rates.
Speak to us about protected ornamental fertiliser and crop nutrition here.
“With OMEX we can give that first-grade product, every time!”
We’re a trusted partner within the horticultural industry, providing science-led solutions to our customers across the horticultural sector. We form a key part of protected ornamental growers teams advising them on the most effective, agronomic and sustainable crop nutrition programmes to achieve yield and quality goals. It’s all down to the OMEX guys coming in to see us and getting into the crops. It’s a relationship you can depend on.
Nick Scoot, Head Grower – Bridge Farm Group
SAP Analysis in Protected Ornamentals
SAP Analysis is vital for sustainably growing soft fruit. SAP analysis analyses 17 live nutrient parameters within the growing crop, This helps growers to make the most efficient and agronomic decisions on applying fertilisers and nutrition to the crop.
The report utilises an easy-to-read chart highlighting nutrient deficiencies or antagonisms as well as indicating where nutrition is optimised. The reports are then interpreted with OMEX agronomist comments to help the protected ornamental grower make the most effective, agronomically and financially viable decisions for the crop.
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Latest Protected Ornamental Technical Update
We’re passionate about providing protected ornamental growers with the most relevant and up-to-date technical information on crop nutrition and fertilisers for ornamentals.
Download our latest technical update here.
Peat Free Protected Ornamental Crops
Protected ornamental growers are making the move towards peat free growing media, with the 2030 ban on peat fast approaching. However peat free growing media has been showed to present growers a number of issued such as:
- Delayed Root Growth
- Increased Water Usage
- Increased Fertiliser Usage
- Nutrient Lock Up (Mainly N)
- Reduced Shelf Life
OMEX understand the issues facing protected ornamental growers and have developed an innovative solution to “help peat free act more like peat” with the introduction of Catalyst.
Catalyst is the latest edition to the OMEX biostimulant and quality improvement range. OMEX Catalyst is THE substance that increases the rate of biological interactions (roots + rhizosphere microbiology) within less biologically active environments.
Learn More About Catalyst
Increase Biological Interaction Rate With Catalyst.
Catalyst is the latest edition to the OMEX biostimulant and quality improvement range. OMEX Catalyst is THE substance that increases the rate of biological interactions (roots + rhizosphere microbiology) within less biologically active environments.
Catalyst is a unique concentrated formulation of Humic Acids and Seaweeds. It’s applied directly to growing media either with fertigation nutrients or as a stand along application. Catalyst acts as a biological primer for peat free growing media that plants have difficulty rooting in, by providing a range of organic acids beneficial to root growth and beneficial microbial colonisation.
Catalyst Trials Results: Catalyst in trials has consistently produced excellent results:
56% increased nutrient uptake
32% increased root mass
Uniform cropping
This Catalyst trial looked at root weight. The total root weight for the samples with Catalyst added were heavier than the samples without.
This is demonstrating that the product is beneficial to root growth
Pot Bedding Fertiliser and Crop Nutrition
Pot Bedding requires a balanced programme of nutrition. The nutritional programme should focus on rooting, plant health and quality of the pot bedding crop. The below feed programme highlights pot bedding fertiliser and crop nutrition requirements across some key growth stages.
Pot Bedding Feed Programme DownloadÂ
Pot Bedding Plug/Rooting and Transplant Growth Stage: During this growth stage rooting is vital. Early root establishment will aid the crop to uptake nutrients and meet its growth and quality requirements. During this stage, growers can utilise:
Kelpak is a kelp concentrate that improves pot bedding root growth and establishment applied at 2L/ha or 2ml/L water.
O-Phyte is biostimulant based on phosphite that stimulates pot bedding plant growth and improves the uptake and systemic movement of nutrient cations within the plant. Applied at 2L/ha or 2ml/L water it helps to keep root strength and root health at optimum levels
O-Mix Soluble Powder is crucial for feeding the pot bedding crop with the required ratios of NPK fertiliser. O-Mix grade 11-42-11 +TE should be applied at the plug/rooted cutting stage to supply the crop with a balanced ratio of nitrogen and potassium but an increased ratio of phosphorus to aid rooting. O-Mix grade 20-8-20+TE or 18-18-18+TE should be applied at the transplant stage to provided a boosted level of nitrogen and potassium. Trace elements are included within the O-Mix soluble powder range to enhance pot bedding nutrient levels and aid a balanced early start to the crop.
During this stage of pot bedding growth it’s important to supply the crop with nutrients for increased growth, plant health and development. If you’re unsure what you need to get the best results, contact our expert team who are on hand to offer their advice!
Bio 20 will provide the pot bedding crop with macro and micronutrients combined with naturally occurring kelp biostimulant to stimulate growth and boost a wide range of nutrient levels. Bio 20 can be applied to pot bedding crops at 1-2L/ha or 1-2ml/L water, the lower rate should be used on sensitive crops and for early growth stages.
Zynergy is a unique combination of copper, zinc and sulphur formulated to optimise nutrient uptake by the plant. It’s been evidenced to promote plant health, quality and yield. Zynergy can be applied to pot bedding at 0.25L/ha or 0.25ml/L water.
CalMax Ultra can be applied via fertigation to pot bedding plants. It should be used in fast growing situations to strengthen plant cells and also to enhance flowers. The readily available calcium nutrition within CalMax Ultra can be applied at 0.5-1ml/L water.
During this final phase of growth pot bedding fertiliser and crop nutrition should focus on produce quality, particularly in flowering or leaf colour.
If you’re unsure which products would be the best for you, get in touch with our team for some expert advice.
Contact Our TeamBio 20 should be applied to provide the pot bedding crop with a final dose of macro and micro nutrition to help improve the quality of final produce. Bio 20 can be applied at 2L/ha or 2ml/L water at this stage. Ideal for increasing quality colour prior to sale.
CalMax Ultra can be applied via fertigation to pot bedding plants. It should be used in fast growing situations to strengthen plant cells and also to enhance flowers. The readily available calcium nutrition within CalMax Ultra can be applied at 0.5-1ml/L water.
O-Mix Soluble Powder can continue to be utilised to provide the pot bedding crop with a continued supply of O-Mix grade 15-5-30 +TE or a 12-6-36 +TE grade can be switched in for strengthening of the plant with a final potassium boost.
Hardy Ornamental Nursery Stock Fertiliser and Crop Nutrition
Hardy Ornamental Nursery Stock requires a balanced programme of nutrition. The nutritional programme should focus on rooting, plant health, quality and yield of the crop.
The below feed programme highlights Hardy Ornamental Nursery Stock fertiliser and crop nutrition requirements across some key growth stages and some suggested products.
Get in touch for a full list of products and expert advice choosing the right fertiliser and crop nutrition for your needs.
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During this growth stage, rooting is vital. Early root establishment will aid the crop to uptake nutrients and meet its yield and quality requirements. During this stage, growers can utilise.
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O-Phyte is biostimulant based on phosphite that stimulates Hardy Ornamental Nursery Stock growth and improves the uptake and systemic movement of nutrient cations within the plant. Applied at 2L/ha or 2ml/L water it helps to keep root strength and root health at optimum levels.
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Gard KLD is a liquid formulation of garlic extract, kelp and aromatic aldehyde. Gard KLD is not a pesticide and has no pesticidal activity. However, the strong odour associated with the garlic extract in Gard KLD creates an environment around leaves and roots that is uninviting to a range of pests.
It does not control the pest but makes a crop less attractive. The addition of kelp, stimulates the plant to produce new roots, which helps the plant to overcome the symptoms. Gard KLD can be applied to Hardy Ornamental Nursery Stock at 2.5L/ha via fertigation.
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O-Mix Soluble Powder is crucial for feeding Hardy Ornamental Nursery Stock with the required ratios of NPK fertiliser. O-Mix grade 11-42-11 +TE should be applied at the plug/rooted cutting stage to supply the crop with a balanced ratio of nitrogen and potassium but an increased ratio of phosphorus to aid rooting.
O-Mix grade 20-8-20+TE should be applied at the transplant stage to provided a boosted level of nitrogen and potassium. Trace elements are included within the O-Mix soluble powder range to enhance Hardy Ornamental Nursery Stock nutrient levels and aid early growth.
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During this stage of Hardy Ornamental Nursery Stock growth it’s important to supply the crop with nutrients for increased growth, plant health and development.
Bio 18 +Fe will provide Hardy Ornamental Nursery Stock with 18-18-18 NPK + 3% Fe, plus a unique package of nutrients, biostimulants and micronutrients.
Zynergy is a unique combination of copper, zinc and sulphur formulated to optimise nutrient uptake by the plant. It’s been evidenced to promote plant health, quality and yield. Zynergy can be applied to Hardy Ornamental Nursery Stock at 0.25L/ha or 0.25ml/L water.
O-Mix Soluble Powder can be utilised at these vital growing stages to promote crop healthy and further promote quality and yield. O-Mix grade 15-5-30+TE should be utilised to supply Hardy Ornamental Nursery Stock with a healthy dose of potassium, some nitrogen and an element of phosphorus.
During this final phase of growth Hardy Ornamental Nursery Stock fertiliser and crop nutrition should focus on produce quality. If you’re unsure what products will work best for you, contact our expert team who will be happy to offer you advice!
Get In TouchBio 18 +Fe will provide Hardy Ornamental Nursery Stock with a final dose 18-18-18 NPK + 3% Fe, plus a unique package of nutrients, biostimulants and micronutrients to promote finish product quality and health
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O-Mix Soluble Powder can continue to be utilised to provide Hardy Ornamental Nursery Stock with a continued supply of O-Mix grade 15-5-30 +TE or a 12-4-40 +TE grade can be switched in for strengthening of the plant with a final potassium boost. Therefore improving leaf colour as well as, if required, flowering.
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Kobra can be incorporated as a wetter/re-wetter for Hardy Ornamental Nursery Stock and to improve water management at 0.01% dose applied.
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Herbaceous Perennials Feed Programme
Herbaceous Perennials require a balanced programme of nutrition. The nutritional programme should focus on rooting, plant health, quality and yield of the pot bedding crop. The below feed programme highlights Herbaceous Perennials fertiliser and crop nutrition requirements across some key growth stages.
Herbaceous Perennials Feed ProgrammeÂ
During this growth stage, rooting is vital. Early root establishment will aid the crop to uptake nutrients and meet its yield and quality requirements. During this stage, growers can utilise these and other products.
Kelpak is a kelp concentrate that improves Herbaceous Perennials root growth and establishment applied at 2L/ha or 2ml/L water.
O-Phyte is biostimulant based on phosphite that stimulates Herbaceous Perennials growth and improves the uptake and systemic movement of nutrient cations within the plant. Applied at 2L/ha or 2ml/L water it helps to keep root strength and root health at optimum levels.
Gard KLD is a liquid formulation of garlic extract, kelp and aromatic aldehyde. Gard KLD is not a pesticide and has no pesticidal activity. However, the strong odour associated with the garlic extract in Gard KLD creates an environment around leaves and roots that is uninviting to a range of pests. The addition of kelp, stimulates the plant to produce new roots, which helps the plant to overcome the symptoms. Gard KLD can be applied to Herbaceous Perennials at 2L/ha or 2ml/L water via fertigation.
During this stage Herbaceous Perennials growth it’s important to supply the crop with nutrients for increased growth, plant health and development.
Bio 20 will provide Herbaceous Perennials with macro and micronutrients combined with naturally occurring kelp biostimulant to stimulate growth and boost a wide range of nutrient levels. Bio 20 can be applied to Herbaceous Perennials crops at 2-3L/ha or 2-3ml/L water, the lower rate should be used on sensitive crops and for early growth stages.
Zynergy is a unique combination of copper, zinc and sulphur formulated to optimise nutrient uptake by the plant. It’s been evidenced to promote plant health, quality and yield. Zynergy can be applied to Herbaceous Perennials at 0.25L/ha or 0.25ml/L water.
CalMax Ultra can be applied via fertigation to Herbaceous Perennials. It should be used in fast growing situations to strengthen plant cells and also to enhance flowers. The readily available calcium nutrition within CalMax Ultra can be applied at 0.5-1ml/L water.
During this final phase of growth, Herbaceous Perennials fertiliser and crop nutrition should focus on producing quality. Here are some of the products which we recommend for this stage of development.
If you’re still unsure, contact our expert team who will be able to advise you on the best product for your needs.
Bio 20 should be applied to provide Herbaceous Perennials with a final dose of macro and micro nutrition to help improve the quality of final produce. Bio 20 can be applied at 2L/ha or 2ml/L water at this stage.
CalMax Ultra can be applied via fertigation to Herbaceous Perennials. It should be used in fast growing situations to strengthen plant cells and also to enhance flowers. The readily available calcium nutrition within CalMax Ultra can be applied at 0.5-1ml/L water.
O-Mix Soluble Powder can continue to be utilised to provide Herbaceous Perennials with a continued supply of O-Mix grade 15-5-30 +TE or a 12-6-36 +TE grade can be switched in for strengthening of the plant with a final potassium boost. Therefore improving leaf colour as well as, if required, flowering.
Primula, Pansy & Viola Fertiliser and Crop Nutrition
Primula, Pansy & Violas require a balanced programme of nutrition. The nutritional programme should focus on rooting, plant health, quality and yield of the pot bedding crop. The below feed programme highlights Primula, Pansy & Viola fertiliser and crop nutrition requirements across some of the key growth stages.
Primula, Pansy & Viola Feed Programme Download
During this growth stage, rooting is vital. Early root establishment will aid the crop to uptake nutrients and meet it’s yield and quality requirements. During this stage, growers can utilise some of the following products.
Kelpak is a kelp concentrate that improves Primula, Pansy & Viola root growth and establishment applied at 2L/ha or 2ml/L water.
O-Phyte is biostimulant based on phosphite that boosts Primula, Pansy & Viola growth and improves the uptake and systemic movement of nutrient cations within the plant. Applied at 2L/ha or 2ml/L water it helps to keep root strength and root health at optimum levels.
O-Mix Soluble Powder is crucial for feeding Primula, Pansy & Violas with the required ratios of NPK fertiliser. O-Mix grade 11-42-11 +TE should be applied at the rooting stage to supply the crop with a balanced ratio of nitrogen and potassium but an increased ratio of phosphorus to aid rooting. O-Mix grade 20-8-20+TE should be applied at the transplant stage to provided a boosted level of nitrogen and potassium. Trace elements are included within the O-Mix soluble powder range to enhance Primula, Pansy & Viola nutrient levels and aid early growth.
During this stage of Primula, Pansy & Viola growth it’s important to supply the crop with nutrients for increased growth, plant health and development.
Bio 20 will provide Primula, Pansy & Viola crops with macro and micronutrients combined with naturally occurring kelp biostimulant to stimulate growth and boost a wide range of nutrient levels. It helps with the need for trace elements within Primula, Pansy & Viola crops at the flowering period, along with stress.
Zynergy is a unique combination of copper, zinc and sulphur formulated to optimise nutrient uptake by the plant. It’s been evidenced to promote plant health, quality and yield.
Vitomex is a unique nitrate free foliar phosphite with chelated micronutrients. It helps to improve Primula, Pansy & Viola plant health and tolerance of abiotic stress.
During this final phase of growth, Primula, Pansy & Viola fertiliser and crop nutrition should focus on produce quality. Here is a selection of products which can help you to ensure quality during this final stage.
If you’re unsure which products you should be using, contact our team for more information.
Contact Our TeamVitomex is a unique nitrate free foliar phosphite with chelated micronutrients. It helps to improve Primula, Pansy & Viola plant health and tolerance of abiotic stress. Vitomex can be applied to Primula, Pansy & Viola crops at 2-4ml/L water.
O-Mix Soluble Powder can continue to be utilised to provide Primula, Pansy & Viola crops with a continued supply of O-Mix grade 15-5-30 +TE or a 12-4-40 +TE grade can be switched in for strengthening of the plant with a final potassium boost.
Bio 20 will provide Primula, Pansy & Viola crops with macro and micronutrients combined with naturally occurring kelp biostimulant to stimulate growth and boost a wide range of nutrient levels. It helps with the need for trace elements within Primula, Pansy & Viola crops at the finishing off period, along with stress. Bio 20 can be applied to Primula, Pansy & Viola crops at 2L/ha or 2ml/L water during the finishing off stage.
Poinsettia & Cyclamen Fertiliser and Crop Nutrition
Poinsettia & Cyclamen crops require a balanced programme of nutrition. The nutritional programme should focus on rooting, plant health, quality and yield of the pot bedding crop. The below feed programme highlights Poinsettia & Cyclamen fertiliser and crop nutrition requirements across key growth stages.
Download Poinsettia & Cyclamen Feed Programme
During this growth stage, rooting is vital. Early root establishment will aid the crop to uptake nutrients and meet its yield and quality requirements. During this stage, growers can utilise some of the following products.
Kelpak is a kelp concentrate that improves Poinsettia & Cyclamen root growth and establishment when applied at 2L/ha or 2ml/L water.
O-Phyte is biostimulant based on phosphite that boosts Poinsettia & Cyclamen growth and improves the uptake and systemic movement of nutrient cations within the plant. Applied at 2L/ha or 2ml/L water it helps to keep root strength and root health at optimum levels.
O-Mix Soluble Powder is crucial for feeding Poinsettia & Cyclamen crops with the required ratios of NPK fertiliser. O-Mix grade 11-42-11 +TE should be applied at the rooting stage to supply the crop with a balanced ratio of nitrogen and potassium but an increased ratio of phosphorus to aid rooting. O-Mix grade 20-8-20+TE should be applied at the transplant stage to provided a boosted level of nitrogen and potassium. Trace elements are included within the O-Mix soluble powder range to enhance Poinsettia & Cyclamen nutrient levels and aid early growth.
During this stage of growth it’s important to supply the crop with nutrients for increased growth, plant health and development.
Bio 20 will provide Poinsettia & Cyclamen crops with macro and micronutrients combined with naturally occurring kelp biostimulant to stimulate growth and boost a wide range of nutrient levels. It helps with the need for trace elements within Poinsettia & Cyclamen crops at the flowering period, along with stress.
Zynergy is a unique combination of copper, zinc and sulphur formulated to optimise nutrient uptake by the plant.
Vitomex is a unique nitrate free foliar phosphite with chelated micronutrients. It helps to improve Poinsettia & Cyclamen plant health and tolerance of abiotic stress.
O-Mix Soluble Powder can be utilised at these vital growing stages to promote crop healthy and further promote quality and yield.
CalMax Ultra can be applied at the flowering stage of Poinsettia & Cyclamen crops is crucial to help with branching strength and bract colour.
During this final phase of growth, Poinsettia & Cyclamen fertiliser and crop nutrition should focus on produce quality. Here are a selection of products suited to this stage of growth.
If you’re unsure which product would be best for you, contact our expert team who can help you make the right choice.
Contact Our TeamBio 20 will provide Poinsettia & Cyclamen and micronutrients combined with naturally occurring kelp biostimulant to stimulate growth and boost a wide range of nutrient levels. It helps with the need for molybdenum within Poinsettia & Cyclamen crops at the finishing off period, along with stress. Bio 20 can be applied to Poinsettia & Cyclamen crops at 2L/ha or 2ml/L water during the finishing off stage.
CalMax Ultra can be applied at the finishing off stage of Primula, Pansy & Viola crops to help with flowering strength and colour, applied at 0.5-1ml/L water.
Vitomex is a unique nitrate free foliar phosphite with chelated micronutrients. It helps to improve Poinsettia & Cyclamen plant health and tolerance of abiotic stress. Vitomex can be applied to Poinsettia & Cyclamen crops at 2-4ml/L water.
Protected Ornamental Fertiliser and Crop Nutrition FAQs
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OMEX have developed Catalyst to improve peat free growing media and help it act more like peat. It improves peat free growth, nutrient uptake and rooting of protected ornamental crops grown within it.
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Yes. Utilising plant analysis, such as SAP Analysis aids growers in making informed decisions. Whilst we offer broad guidance on what nutrients a crop should receive, thanks to our decades of experience within the horticulture industry, we always recommend undertaking SAP testing.
It’ll help to make your protected ornamental input decisions more sustainable, improve health and financially viability of the crop. SAP analysis can help in utilising the most effective protected ornamental fertiliser and crop nutrition products