How to Use EcoDust

Follow the instructions below that applies to your individual requirements:

Lawn

Laying Lawn: Incorporate 2 cups per m² into 5 -10 cm of soil, lay lawn and water in well.

Existing Lawn: Sprinkle 1 cup of Ecodust per m² as a top dress and water in well.

Lawn Maintenance: Early Spring and Summer – sprinkle EcoDust as a top dress: 1 -2- cups per m² and water in well. Ecodust can also be applied as a boost when lawn is looking tired.

Garden Bed

Before Planting: Sprinkle approx. 1-2 heaped cups per m² when turning over garden bed and incorporate 5-10 cm into soil with quality compost.

After Planting: Water in well. This kick-starts early root growth and establish a robust plant. To promote growth, water with fertilizer 1 week after planting.

Potting

Preparation: Combine 2 cups of EcoDust for every 20 Litres of potting mix before planting and incorporate well.

After Planting: Water in well. To promote growth, water plants with fertilizer 1 week after planting (or 1 week after seeds have sprouted).

Seeds & Seedlings

For Individual Seedlings: Incorporate approx. 1 tbsp. into soil below each seedling and water in well. Top dress with Ecodust as per instructions.

Planting from Seed: Sprinkle generous pinches of EcoDust into the seed furrow prior to sowing. When seeds start to sprout, dust with EcoDust and water in well. Top dress with Ecodust as per instructions.

Fruit Trees

Planting New

Before Planting: incorporate 2 heaped cups into hole with quality compost. Once planted, water in well and mulch.

Side Dressing: When tree produces first shoots, apply EcoDust around sides and base, and water in well. For additional mineral and nutrient boost to fruit, apply Ecodust at mid-growth and water in well. A liquid fertilizer can be used at any stage of planting alongside EcoDust.

Existing

Use 3 heaped cups per m². Spread Ecodust evenly over entire root zone, on top of soil or mulch and water in well with good liquid fertilizer. Ecodust can be used all year round, however early Spring and Autumn are optimal times for use. Citrus trees may require more applications during growing season

Natives

EcoDust is suitable for all native shrubs and trees. Use is similar to Fruit Trees, with lesser quantities.

Planting New: Before Planting, incorporate 1-2 cups into hole with quality compost. Existing: Use 1-2 cups per m² (1 cup for schrubs). Spread Ecodust evenly over entire root zone, on top of the soil and water in well with good liquid fertilizer. Ecodust can be used all year round, however early Spring and Autumn are optimal times for use.

Compost

Use EcoDust when making compost: Sprinkle liberally on compost every few weeks.