Agriform Planting Tablets & Slow-Release Fertilizers
Agriform produces compressed fertilizer tablets and slow-release products designed for placement at the root zone during transplanting of trees, shrubs, and large container plants. Agriform tablets release nutrients gradually over an extended period -- providing steady, low-level nutrition at the root zone without the flush-and-starve cycle of liquid feeding programs. They are a practical solution for landscapes, nurseries, and any situation where repeat liquid feeding is impractical or labor-intensive.
How Agriform Tablets Work
Agriform planting tablets are placed in the planting hole at transplant time, positioned in the backfill soil around the root ball. Soil moisture activates a slow dissolution of the compressed tablet, releasing a balanced NPK formula over several months. The placement close to the root zone ensures nutrients are available where the plant needs them rather than distributed across the surface area of a large container or landscape bed. This sub-surface placement also reduces nutrient loss to surface runoff compared to broadcast fertilizer applications.
Applications
Agriform tablets are widely used in nursery and landscape installation for establishing transplanted trees and shrubs, and in container growing operations where consistent sub-surface nutrition across a large number of pots is needed without the labor of individual liquid feeding programs. Browse all nutrients or explore growing media for complementary products. Fast shipping.
Agriform FAQ
What are Agriform planting tablets used for?
Agriform planting tablets are compressed slow-release fertilizer tablets placed in the planting hole at transplant time to provide extended nutrition at the root zone. They are primarily used for transplanting trees, shrubs, and large perennials in landscapes and nurseries, and for container growing where sub-surface fertilization reduces the frequency of liquid feeding required. Tablets are placed in the backfill soil around the root ball and activated by soil moisture, releasing a balanced nutrient profile over several months without requiring repeat applications.
How long do Agriform tablets last in the soil?
Release duration depends on soil moisture, temperature, and microbial activity. In typical outdoor landscape conditions, Agriform tablets provide nutrition for 1-3 growing seasons depending on the specific product formulation. In warm, moist container growing conditions, release rates accelerate and may provide 3-12 months of nutrition. For long-term landscape plantings, annual or biannual reapplication as a surface or sub-surface supplement maintains consistent nutrition after the initial transplant tablets are exhausted.
Can Agriform tablets be used in container growing?
Yes. Agriform tablets are used in container nursery production as a convenient alternative to or supplement for liquid feed programs. Place tablets at the edge of the root ball when transplanting into containers, or incorporate into the growing mix at planting. In container growing, release rates tend to be faster than in landscape soil due to higher temperatures and more frequent irrigation. Monitor plants for signs of nutrient surplus (dark green, excessive growth) or deficiency (light color, slow growth) and adjust tablet count or supplement with liquid nutrients as needed.
