Nucleus Ortho-Phos 8-24-0 is a neutral pH formulation that gives your emerging crop a head start on growth, while improving stand uniformity. By providing key nutrients, it strengthens plant growth and can potentially result in an earlier harvest from enhanced growth after planting. With Nutris Formulation Technology, Nucleus Ortho-Phos increases nutrient availability that can result in improved plat vigor and enhances development of roots to improve yield potential. Nucleus Ortho-Phos can be applied in furrow, 2 x 2, through drip tape or center pivot application.
NUCLEUS® ORTHO-PHOS may be applied to agricultural plants and/or turf where applications of nitrogen and/or phosphorus are recommended. NUCLEUS® ORTHO-PHOS should be used at the rate of 2-10 Gallons per Acre – depending on plant needs. NUCLEUS® ORTHO-PHOS when used as directed, this product does not supply all nutrients required by plants and is to supplement a soil fertility program based on soil tests. NUCLEUS® ORTHO-PHOS may be applied through ground application or irrigation equipment. For ground applications equipment, NUCLEUS® ORTHO-PHOS may be applied alone or in combination with water and/or liquid fertilizer.
In Virginia, this lawn/turf fertilizer contains phosphorus and is only for nonagricultural use on (i) turf during its first growing season, (ii) on turf areas being repaired or renovated, and (iii) on turf where a soil test performed within the last 3 years indicates a phosphorus deficiency. This fertilizer is not for the routine maintenance of turf.