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.
Roots, Shoots & Leaves isn’t just about greening up your garden. It’s designed to support a healthier, more resilient ecosystem beneath the surface, feeding microbes, improving soil biology, and increasing sugar (Brix) levels in plants for better taste and vitality.
(RSL_PAL)
| Key Nutrients | Nitrogen (N): 16.02% | drives leafy growth and chlorophyll production |
|---|---|---|
| Phosphorus (P): 2.01% | supports root development | |
| Potassium (K): 10.0% | improves plant strength, stress tolerance, and overall health | |
| Secondary Nutrients and Functional Minerals | Sulphur (S): 4.43% | metabolic function and nutrient utilisation |
| Calcium (Ca): 3.64% | cell structure and root strength | |
| Magnesium (Mg): 0.05% | chlorophyll support | |
| Silica (Si): 2.25% | improved plant strength and resilience | |
| Trace Elements | Iron (Fe), Zinc (Zn), Manganese (Mn), Boron (B), Copper (Cu) | (present in low concentrations for plant health and enzyme function) |
| Functional Additives | Zeolite (VolcaMin-style function) | improves nutrient retention (CEC) |
| Natural wetting agents | better water penetration | |
| Microbial stimulants | supports soil biology | |
| Slow-release mineral matrix | feeds for ~2–3+ months |
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.
In summary:
| 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.
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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