One of the fertilisers we use at home, both for growing our vegetables, and for growing the plants we sell in Betta trading is Rapid Raiser.

Rapid Raiser is made in South Australia by Neutrog, and the following  information is from Neutrog.

Rapid Raiser is an organically based and biologically active ‘living’ fertiliser which has been boosted with extra Phosphorus promoting faster, healthier, sustained growth for all plants. 

Analysis (dry weight basis)

                      %w/w

Nitrogen (N) as Organic                     4.00

Phosphorus (P) as Citrate Soluble     2.00

as Citrate Insoluble                            0.50

Total Phosphorus (P)                          2.50

Potassium (K) as Organic                 1.50

Calcium (Ca) as Organic                   7.00

Magnesium (Mg)   as Organic            0.70

Sulphur (S) as Organic                       2.00

Iron (Fe) as Organic                           0.20

Zinc (Zn) as Organic                           0.04

Copper (Cu) as Organic                      0.0006

Manganese (Mn) as Organic               0.05

Product Benefits

• Rapid Raiser contains a full range of nutrients and trace elements.

• It includes rock phosphate for boosted phosphorus.

• Rapid Raiser is Australian Certified Organic (ACO).

Application

Turf, Parks and Gardens

Pre-planting turf: Apply at 400-600kg per hectare.

Gardens: Apply 100g per square metre in autumn and spring.

Broadacre

Cereals:  Apply at pre-plant at 100-300kg per hectare. 

Pasture: Apply at pre-plant at 200-400kg per hectare.

Viticulture

Vines: Apply at pre-plant at 1,000kg per hectare. For established vines under 3 years old, apply 1,000kg per hectare per annum. 

Horticulture

Apply at 1,000kg per hectare. 

The rate of application should be used as a guide only. Each growers’ climatic conditions and soil types will necessitate corrections to maximise yields. Where possible it is recommended that regular leaf (sap) tests are conducted to determine actual plant nutrient availability during each growing cycle. Soil tests at least once per year are essential.