Roots, Shoots & Leaves is a powerful, mineral-based fertiliser designed specifically for Australian soils and growing conditions. Whether you're feeding a veggie patch, potted plants, or your lawn, this granular fertiliser delivers fast and lasting results, naturally. Packed with nitrogen for lush green growth, plus a balanced blend of minerals and trace elements, it improves plant health from the roots up and provides sustained nutrition for up to 3 months.
Key Nutrients
Secondary Nutrients and Functional Minerals
Trace Elements: Iron (Fe), Zinc (Zn), Manganese (Mn), Boron (B), Copper (Cu) (present in low concentrations for plant health and enzyme function)
Functional Additives
Roots, Shoots & Leaves is a controlled-release, mineral-based fertiliser designed to optimise nutrient use efficiency (NUE), soil structure, and sustained plant growth across a wide range of systems. Its formulation combines readily available nitrogen with stabilised nutrient sources and mineral amendments to support both immediate plant response and extended feeding over time.
The granular delivery system provides a staged nutrient release, reducing volatilisation and leaching losses while maintaining a consistent supply of nutrients within the root zone. This is further supported by mineral components such as zeolite, which enhance cation exchange capacity (CEC) and improve nutrient retention in the soil profile. In addition, the inclusion of natural wetting agents and biologically supportive inputs improves moisture distribution and microbial activity, contributing to better nutrient mobility and rhizosphere function. These interactions promote improved soil aggregation, aeration, and water-holding capacity, creating a more stable environment for root development.
The overall effect is consistent vegetative growth, improved canopy development, and enhanced plant resilience, particularly in systems requiring sustained nitrogen supply. Designed for integration into standard fertiliser programs, performance will vary depending on soil type, organic matter levels, and environmental conditions.
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DUST FROM THIS PRODUCT MAY ACT AS AN IRRITANT. DO NOT INHALE. KEEP SEALED IN A COOL PLACE. KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.
Harmful if swallowed. If eaten, seek medical help. Poison Information Centre: 13 11 26
ALWAYS TRIAL BEFORE CHANGE. Before a new rate, product or application method is used, a small trial is recommended. Warranty of this material, either expressed or implied is limited to a guarantee of the composition as shown on this label in as much as uses are beyond the seller’s control. For the same reason, the seller is not liable for any injury to any living thing, crops, soils or materials which may result from the use or storage of this material.
As this is largely a mineral based fertiliser made from natural resources, the analysis may change slightly
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| APPLICATION | RATE | NOTES | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Potting Mix | General | 4g p/L of mix | Apply every 2–3 months or as required (more in summer, less in winter) |
| Bedding plants | Begonia | 2kg/100sqm | |
| Alyssum/Salvia | 5.5kg/100sqm | ||
| Trees | General | 100g per tree | |
| Natives | 1.5–3kg/m³ | ||
| Foliage | 2–4kg/m³ | ||
| Flowers & fruit | 3–4kg/m³ | ||
| Fruit 2nd year | 20–40g/m² | ||
| Shrubs | small <0.5m | 20g per plant | |
| med <2m | 40g per plant | ||
| large >2m | 60g per plant | ||
| Plants | Roses | 70g per sqm | |
| Strawberries | 20g per sqm | ||
| Veggies | 40g per sqm | ||
| Carnations | 4g per plant | ||
| Lawn | General | 20–40g/sqm | |
| Turf & broadacre | General | 200–400kg/Ha | |
Not sure how much to apply for your lawn or garden area? Use our Plant Doctor Product Rates Calculator to get the correct rate tailored to your size and conditions.
Roots, Shoots & Leaves is a slow-release granular fertiliser with a 16-2-10 NPK ratio, designed for Australian lawns, gardens and plants. It provides balanced nutrition, trace elements and soil-enhancing minerals to support strong root development, healthy growth and long-lasting plant performance.
The 16-2-10 NPK ratio means the fertiliser is high in nitrogen (16%) for lush green growth, with phosphorus (2%) to support root development and potassium (10%) for plant strength, drought resistance and overall health. This balance makes it ideal for lawns and leafy plants.
This granular fertiliser is suitable for lawns, vegetable gardens, shrubs, fruit trees, ornamentals and potted plants. It’s a versatile all-purpose fertiliser designed to support plant growth across a wide range of applications.
Yes, Roots, Shoots & Leaves is safe for all common Australian lawn types including buffalo, couch and kikuyu. It promotes greener colour, stronger root systems and improved turf resilience without excessive growth surges.
Roots, Shoots & Leaves uses slow-release technology to feed plants for several months. This provides consistent nutrition over time, reduces nutrient loss through leaching and supports steady plant growth. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}
Slow-release fertilisers deliver nutrients gradually, improving efficiency and reducing waste. They provide longer-lasting results, reduce the risk of nutrient burn, improve soil health and minimise environmental runoff compared to quick-release fertilisers.
Yes, Roots, Shoots & Leaves contains trace elements, silica, sulphur and zeolite, which help improve soil structure, increase nutrient retention and support beneficial microbial activity in the soil. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}
Zeolite helps reduce nutrient leaching and improves cation exchange capacity (CEC), allowing the soil to hold onto nutrients more effectively and make them available to plants over time.
Yes, it includes essential trace elements such as iron, zinc, manganese, boron and copper. These micronutrients support plant immunity, chlorophyll production and overall plant health. :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}
Yes, Roots, Shoots & Leaves is safe for use in pots and container plants. It provides steady nutrient release and helps maintain healthy growing media without rapid nutrient depletion.
Yes, this product is specifically designed for Australian soil conditions. It includes ingredients that improve water penetration, nutrient retention and soil biology in challenging environments such as sandy or nutrient-poor soils. :contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4}
Yes, granular fertilisers like Roots, Shoots & Leaves work well as a base fertiliser and can be combined with liquid fertilisers or soil conditioners to enhance nutrient uptake and plant performance.
Yes, the high nitrogen content promotes lush green growth, while potassium and trace elements improve plant strength, colour and overall vitality.
This fertiliser is designed to be more efficient and environmentally responsible, with slow-release nutrients and zeolite helping reduce nutrient runoff and improve nutrient use efficiency.
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