Running a nursery operation can be unpredictable, your fertiliser shouldn’t be.

Getting the best from your plants requires a variety of unique formulations. Selecting a formulation specific to your needs will result in less nutrient run-off, reduced amendment spend, reduce labour costs and superior “ready for market” plants. APEX fertilisers deliver more consistent and reliable results through a propriety system which is unaffected by soil moisture, microbial activity or pH levels.

Delivers nutrients over a 2 month to 18 month period that matches a plant’s uptake requirements.

Application-specific formulations for a wide range of potted plants, including Australian natives.

Advanced polymer coating reduces applications and limits nutrient loss from volatilisation and leaching.

Spotswood Holdings have been a trusted distributor for APEX Controlled Release Fertilisers for over 20 years. We can help you select the the right fertiliser for your requirements.

Formulated to excel in Australia’s demanding conditions.

APEX fertiliser’s application specific formulations incorporate GAL-Xe ONE controlled-release technology, with a coating process which enables consistent, predictable nutrient delivery for up to 18 months, eliminating the need for top dressing on most plants.

We carry a range of APEX fertilisers specially selected for Australian growers to meet the needs of specific plants and applications.

The perfect balance of nutrients and release longevities are provided in this homogeneous pellet. Each pellet contains both nitrate and ammoniacal nitrogen along with phosphorus and potassium, to provide balanced growth of ornamental crops.

  • This polymer coated NPK is the industry standard for crop consistency
  • Ideal for greenhouse, container nursery stock and propagation
  • Economical source of safe nitrogen (It is highly recommended to provide supplemental nutrition that includes micronutrients when using NPK.)

APEX® 19-6-12 NPK with GAL-XeONE®
Best used to meet the nutritional needs of container grown ornamental trees & shrubs as a NPK source in all growing climates.

Soil / Media Temperature Release Rates:

      • 50F/10.0C ~ 11-12 Months
      • 60F/15.5C ~ 9-10 Months
      • 70F/21.0C ~ 7-8 Months
      • 80F/26.5C ~ 5-6 Months.

APEX® 14-14-14 NPK with GAL-XeONE®
Used for short season production with a balanced 1:1:1 ratio of plant nutrition. Apex 14-14-14 NPK is best for bedding, flowering and fruiting commercial production crops.

Soil / Media Temperature Release Rates:

      • 50F/10.0C ~ 6-7 Months
      • 60F/15.5C ~ 5-6 Months
      • 70F/21.0C ~ 3-4 Months
      • 80F/26.5C ~ 2-3 Months.

Use NPK Plus formulated to provide the majority of the primary, secondary and minor elements that are essential for healthy root formation and controlled top growth development.

Recommend half rates when using supplemental liquid feed programs

APEX® 19-6-12 NPK with GAL-XeONE® ( 22+2.6+6.6+T.E )

For season long nutritional needs for container grown trees & shrubs. Good release in cooler climates. Residual nutrients promote next spring’s growth in cooler growing areas.

Release Rate:

      •  8-9 Months

Use NPK Max on all foliage, nursery and greenhouse crops where the ease of application and stand consistency is a must. APEX NPK Max is a homogeneous pellet where all the primary nutrients, magnesium, sulphur and micro-nutrients are combined within each coated pellet.

Also contains ETDA iron chelate to keep the iron in a readily accessible form for plant uptake.

Proven performance of POLYON NPK provides plant nutrients consistently for the entire crop production cycle. Highest iron EDTA of “All-in-One” coated fertilisers.

14-5-10 NPK MAX with GAL-XeONE® ( 14+2.18+8.3+T.E )

Professional controlled release fertiliser for woody ornamentals, propagation and foliage plants.

Soil / Media Temperature Release Rates:

      • 50F/10.0C ~ 15-16 Months
      • 60F/15.5C ~ 13-14 Months
      • 70F/21.0C ~ 11-12 Months
      • 80F/26.5C ~ 9-10 Months

15-5-10 NPK MAX with GAL-XeONE® ( 15+2.18+8.3+T.E )

Meets the nutritional needs of annuals, perennials, foliage plant, greenhouse crops and outdoor ornamentals.

Soil / Media Temperature Release Rates:

      • 50F/10.0C ~ 12-13 Months
      • 60F/15.5C ~ 10-11 Months
      • 70F/21.0C ~ 8-9 Months
      • 80F/26.5C ~ 6-7 Months

16-5-10 NPK MAX with GAL-XeONE® ( 16+2.18+8.3+T.E )

Ideal for annuals with extended shelf life, herbaceous perennials, foliage plants, greenhouse crops and outdoor ornamentals.

Soil / Media Temperature Release Rates:

      • 50F/10.0C ~ 8-9 Months
      • 60F/15.5C ~ 7-8 Months
      • 70F/21.0C ~ 5-6 Months
      • 80F/26.5C ~ 4-5 Months

APEX® Specialty fertiliser products provide quality plant nutrients to your crops.

Recommend half rates when using supplemental liquid feed programs.

21-2-7 Low P with GAL-XeONE® ( 21-0.87-5.81 )

A professional nursery fertiliser with all the primary nutrients coated for optimum safety and performance. For season long nutritional needs for container grown trees & shrubs. Good release in cooler climates. Residual nutrients promote next spring’s growth in cooler growing areas.

Soil / Media Temperature Release Rates: :

      • 11-12 Months
      • 9-10 Months
      • 8-9 Months
      • 6-7 Months

APEX® TOPDRESS fertiliser provides controlled release fertiliser for safe and season-long nutrition.

These TOPDRESS products are recommended for all container crops that require supplemental and immediate supply of nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium.

21-5-6 NPK Super Iron Topdress with GAL-XeONE® (21+2.1+4.9+6Fe)
Use APEX® 21-5-6 Super Iron Topdress as a high quality, professional controlled release fertilizer for top dressing, broadcast or incorporation application of trees and shrubs.

Soil / Media Temperature Release Rates:

      • 50F/10.0C ~ 6-7 Months
      • 60F/15.5C ~ 5-6 Months
      • 70F/21.0C ~ 4-5 Months
      • 80F/26.5C ~ 3-4 Months

22-6-10 NPK Full Season with GAL-XeONE® (22+2.6+8.3+T.E)

Full Season contains staged release nutrients to provide safe and season long nutrition..

Soil / Media Temperature Release Rates:

      • 50F/10.0C ~ 8-9 Months
      • 60F/15.5C ~ 7-8 Months
      • 70F/21.0C ~ 6-7 Months
      • 80F/26.5C ~ 5-6 Months

To discuss your fertiliser needs, contact Sue or John for expert advice. We also have Safety Data Sheets for all our fertilisers available on request.