The home gardeners guide to DCM fertilisers

DCM has over 40 years of experience in developing, producing, and marketing organic and organic-mineral fertilisers. Their fertilisers are known for their high-quality ingredients and innovative environmentally friendly solutions, and when it comes to providing essential nutrients via fertilisers. The unique mini-granule, MINIGRAN®, ensures a uniform and better distribution of the fertiliser or soil improver. Studies have shown that this distribution is 60% more effective, resulting in better rooting and better plant growth compared to fertilisers in crumble or pellet form. This makes these unique micro-granules perfect for special applications: mixing into fine substrates giving precision fertilisation.

The nutrient release time of the DCM fertiliser has been measured by several laboratories to characterise the duration of effectiveness of its 100% organic release. The organic components of each individual product enable the release of nutrients over time.

When selecting a fertiliser for your garden, consider its NPK ratio (the ratio of nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium). Different ratios will provide different benefits - some are best suited for promoting leafy growth while others are better at encouraging flowers or fruit production. Also keep in mind that different types of plants may require different NPK ratios so make sure to check the label and do your research before applying the fertiliser.

Feeling overwhelmed by the different fertiliser options? Don't worry - we've checked out every option we have available, so you can feel confident that your garden get's everything it requires.

DCM Vivifos

Vivifos provides long-lasting sources of organic phosphorus, ideal for encouraging rooting when seeding or overseeding.  It is also suitable as a basic fertiliser and as a top dressing on sports turfs. Vivifos Is also suitable for growing leafy and fruiting vegetables in block potting soils.

• NPK: 4-30-0
• Apply at a rate of 3 - 6kg/100m² when used as a top dressing on lawns, playing fields and sports ground.
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DCM Vivikali

Vivikali is a high potash fertiliser with a long and continuous action for the cultivation of fruiting, tuberous and root crops. Vivikali increases crop yield and is also the ideal fertiliser to harden off ornamental and nursery plants. Vivikali can also be used in autumn to fertilise lawn.

• NKP 2-0-20 +30% organic matter.
• Apply DCM Vivikali at 3-5 kg/100m2 to lawns and for hardier ornamentals, apply 2-8 kg/100m2 of fertiliser in autumn.

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DCM Mix 2

Mix 2 is ideal for flowering plants, shrubs, trees, fruiting and tuberous fruits and vegetables, such as strawberries, tomatoes and sweet peppers. Contains 4% magnesium (MgO) for deep green leaves and is suitable for use on the sensitive roots of young plants This fertiliser can also be used to fertilise lawns in both summer and autumn.

• NPK nutrients (7-6-12) 
• Apply at a rate of 60-120g/m2 over winter SHOP NOW

DCM Eco Mix 4

Eco-Mix 4 (also known as ECOR 4) is an organic fertiliser that provides balanced, long-lasting action over 2-3 months. The Nitrogen and phosphorous in this fertiliser contribute to green growth and flowering, while the high potassium levels help plants to develop disease and weather resistance, while providing uniform growth.

• NPK nutrients (7-7-10)
• 100% organic fertiliser
• Suitable for use as a rose food
• Provides nutrients over a 2–3-month period.
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DCM Micro-Mix

Micro-Mix contains a mix of trace elements of boron, copper, iron, manganese, molybdenum and zinc and can be applied as a fertiliser or soil improver, to prevent or reduce soil deficiencies.

What do trace elements help with?
• Boron deficiency is first noticed as leaf tip yellowing or brittleness and is essential for cell growth and pollination.

DCM Ecor 1

An organic fertiliser with high nitrogen levels to contribute to the growth of leafy vegetables, fruiting vegetables, roses and lawn fertilisation. This complete, organic fertiliser has a continuous action of 75 to 100 days of action and is suitable for potting soils, including seed and cutting mixes.

• NPK nutrients (9-5-3)
• Suitable for organic food production
• The hight nitrogen levels aid chlorophyll production.
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DCM Vivisol

Vivisol can be used as a multi-purpose soil improver compost for ornamental bedding plants, plant pots, fruit and vegetables or trees and shrubs. This organic soil improver increases soil fertility and improves soil structure, while helping plants to increase the uptake of nutrients through roots. Dig into heavy and clay soils to 5-7cm depth.

• Suitable for multi-purpose use
• Contains added bacteria species

DCM Vivisol-Agri

This organic soil improver improves physical and biological soil fertility by creating an optimal environment for roots when sowing or planting arable crops.The extra Bacillus sp. releases the phosphorus present in the soil for crop uniformity, resulting in better quality plants.

DCM Ecor 5

Is an organic fertiliser with a slow-release formula that lasts for up to five months. This fertiliser 5 is ideal for container grown plants and vegetables as there is less leaching loss. This fertiliser is mildly alkaline to counteract acid increased, making nutrient uptake more efficient. 

DCM Vital-Green

A high nitrogen and magnesium lawn fertiliser that promotes strong green growth and enables long lasting lawns all year round. This lawn fertiliser ensures no undesired growth peaks due to the combination of immediately absorbable and long-lasting organic nutrients. The adapted potassium content guarantees a better resistance to treading and drought.

• NPK nutrients (14-4-8) plus magnesium and iron.
• Apply DCM Vital Green organic lawn fertiliser at a rate of 30-50g/m2 on your lawn and 20-30g/m2 for general maintenance of sports turf or golf courses.
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DCM Ecor 3

ECOR 3 is an organic fertiliser idea for tree saplings, ornamental plants, herbs and vegetables. This organic fertiliser is also suitable for use as a lawn dressing in spring. It’s high nitrogen content boosts healthy growth while helping to retain water and release nutrients over longer periods.

DCM Eco-Plant 2/ Ecor 6

This organic fertiliser lasts over two to three months for bedding plants, herbs and vegetables grown in pots or soil and helps to increase the intake of nutrients and water retention. ECO-Plant 2 lasts two to three months and contains rock phosphate and organic matter to give plants, herbs and vegetables the boost they need.

• NPK nutrients 6-3-4
• For fruit and vegetables, apply 50-200g/m2 of DCM Eco-Plant 2. For bedding plants, use 60-120g/m2.
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Using DCM fertilisers can help bring out the best in your garden by providing an optimal balance of nutrients for healthy plant growth. With proper care and application, DCM fertilisers can ensure your garden looks its best all year round.

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