Makhro Multicote 8

Multicote 8 controlled-release fertiliser — eight months of balanced nutrition in a single application.

Multicote 8 is a premium controlled-release fertiliser with a balanced 15-3-12 N-P-K ratio, enriched with magnesium and a full suite of micronutrients. Each granule is coated to release nutrients gradually over up to 8 months, eliminating the feast-and-famine cycle of traditional fertilisers. Whether you're maintaining flowerbeds on the stoep, establishing trees in a landscaping project, or potting up nursery stock, Multicote 8 delivers consistent, measurable results with minimal effort.

Features

• Up to 8 Months Controlled Release: Coated granules deliver a steady, continuous supply of nutrients — no spikes, no gaps.
• Balanced 15-3-12 N-P-K Formula: Nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium in an optimised ratio for healthy, uniform plant growth.
• Enriched with Magnesium & Micronutrients: Includes Mg, S, Fe, Mn, Cu, Mo, Zn, B, and Ca for complete plant nutrition.
• Improved Plant Resilience: Supports plants through handling, transplanting, and environmental stress.
• Easy, Precise Application: Single application covers the full growing season — saves time, reduces labour, and lowers cost.
• Versatile Use: Suitable for flowerbeds, trees, potted plants, nursery stock, and landscaping projects.

Specifications

• Formulation type: Controlled-release coated granular fertiliser
• Nutrient ratio: 15-3-12 (N-P-K)
• Release duration: Up to 8 months
• Composition:
  • Nitrogen (N): 15%
    • Nitrate-Nitrogen (N-NO3): 6.6%
    • Ammoniacal Nitrogen (N-NH4): 8.4%
  • Phosphorus (P): 3%
  • Potassium (K): 12%
  • Magnesium (Mg): 1.2%
  • Sulfur (S): 7%
  • Iron (Fe): 0.45%
  • Manganese (Mn): 0.07%
  • Copper (Cu): 0.05%
  • Molybdenum (Mo): 0.009%
  • Zinc (Zn): 0.07%
  • Boron (B): 0.03%
  • Calcium (Ca): 1%
• Application rates:
  • Flowerbeds: 30–60 g per m²
  • Small trees (≤2m): 300 g per tree, distributed evenly in the wet zone
  • Large trees (>6m): up to 1 kg per tree, distributed evenly in the wet zone
  • Potted trees & shrubs: 3–8 g per litre of growing medium
• Available sizes:
  • 800 g
  • 5 kg
  • 25 kg
• Product label: Download product label (PDF)