Osmocote Controlled Release Fertilizer 40gHOW TO USE OSMOCOTE Use the enclosed scoop for correct dosage. If no rain falls within 48 hours after applying Osmocote, water the soil. This starts the controlled release of plant foods. Ornamental and cutflowers Prior to planting or sowing sprinkle 40 60g sq. m of Osmocote evenly to the soil surface. Bedding Plants Prior to sowing sprinkle 40 60g sq. m of Osmocote evenly to the soil surface. Plotted Plants Apply Mix 2 3g of Osmocote (14 14 14 15 9