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Hi-Cote Fruit (23-5-12) - Nousbo

Controlled Release Fertilizer (CRF) — Optimized nutritional solution for fruits. 23-5-12, up to 90 days longevity with Linear and Sigmoid release curve options.

2026-04-23

  • Agriculture-grade homogeneous polymer coated CRF for fruit crops

  • 23-5-12 (high nitrogen formula for vigorous fruit development)

  • Longevity : up to 90 days

  • Release type : Linear / Sigmoid

  • Package : 50 lbs (22.68 kg)

  • Fruit Growing Stage Nutrition : Provides adequate and balanced nutrition during the growing stage, supporting uniform growth and stronger rooting.

  • One Time Application : Single application delivers all required nutrients throughout the growing season — no additional top dressing needed.

  • Labor & Cost Saving : Eliminates repeated fertilization, reducing labor time and overall input costs.

  • Precise Nutrient Release : Polymer coating controls water penetration and nutrient availability in forms preferred by plants, maximizing crop yields.

Nutrient

Amount

Nitrogen (N)

23%

Total Phosphate (P₂O₅)

5%

Total Potash (K₂O)

12%

HI-COTE Fruit offers two release curve types to match nutrient delivery to specific cultivation environments and growing schedules.

Linear Type

Sigmoid Type

Release pattern

Consistent, steady release throughout the entire growth cycle

Slow start → rapid mid-stage release → gradual end, following crop growth pattern

Available options

L40 / L70 / L100 / L180 / L270

S60 / S100 / S140 / S160 / S200

Best for

Stable growing conditions requiring uniform nutrition

Environments where nutrient delivery timed to crop growth stages is preferred

Linear Type

Longevity Option

Release Characteristic

L40

Fast release — ~80% nutrients released within 40 days

L70

Moderate-fast release — ~80% within 70 days

L100

Standard release — ~80% within 100 days

L180

Extended release — ~80% within 180 days

L270

Long-term release — ~80% within 270 days

Sigmoid Type

Longevity Option

Release Characteristic

S60

Fast sigmoid — rapid surge from day 20, ~80% by day 60

S100

Standard sigmoid — surge from day 30, ~80% by day 100

S140

Moderate sigmoid — surge from day 40, ~80% by day 140

S160

Extended sigmoid — surge from day 50, ~80% by day 160

S200

Long-term sigmoid — surge from day 60, ~80% by day 200

Linear type : Provides a consistent release of nutrients throughout the entire growth cycle. Sigmoid type : Controls nutrient release amount following a crop's growing stage — slower at establishment, higher during active growth, tapering at maturity.

Step

Description

① Moisture Penetration

Water penetrates into the polymer-coated capsule

② Fertilizer Dissolving

Nutrients dissolve inside the granule

③ Nutrients Release

Dissolved NPK is gradually released into the soil by osmotic pressure

Unlike slow release fertilizers, CRF is not affected by soil pH, salt damage, microorganism activity, or oxidation — ensuring stable and predictable nutrient availability.

Benefit

Description

Quality Control

Precise and uniform coating technology with guaranteed longevity according to plant needs

Labor Saving

One-time application provides all NPK requirements until harvesting, eliminating additional top dressing

High Fertilizer Utilization

Reduces fertilizer loss from leaching and volatilization, lowering total fertilizer use

Eco-friendly

Reduces groundwater pollution and greenhouse gas emissions

Property

Specification

Linear coating content

42–43%

Sigmoid coating content

38–39%

Granule Size

3–4.5 mm

pH

7.0

Hardness

3 kg/f

Disclaimer: Growers are encouraged to conduct their own research and trials to determine the suitability of this product for their specific needs. Nousbo USA Inc. is not responsible for any potential plant injury or damage resulting from the use of this product.