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FAQ's

1. Product Overview
Q1. What is DCM ECOR® 3 and what is it used for?

DCM ECOR® 3 is a 100% organic NK 11-3 fertiliser — the highest-nitrogen product in the ECOR® series, with no phosphorus — designed for situations where a strong, fast growth stimulus is
needed alongside sustained organic nitrogen release, particularly on phosphorus-restricted soils.

Q2. How does the E.C.O.R.® release mechanism work, and what does ‘fast growth effect’ mean in practice?

DCM ECOR® 3 combines the E.C.O.R.® 75–100 day continuous release profile with a faster initial growth response than a standard slow-release organic — delivering both an early
stimulus and a sustained feed from a single application.

Q3. Why does DCM ECOR® 3 contain no phosphorus, and when does that matter?

DCM ECOR® 3 contains zero phosphorus by design — making it the right choice for soils where phosphorus is already at adequate or elevated levels, and for growing situations where
phosphorus inputs are restricted or prohibited on environmental or regulatory grounds.

2. MINIGRAN® Technology
Q4. What is MINIGRAN® Technology and why does it matter?

MINIGRAN® Technology produces homogeneous microgranules between 800 and 2,500 micron — delivering up to 60%
more even nutrient distribution than conventional granular fertilisers, with faster starting activity and the same long-lasting E.C.O.R.® release profile.

3. Application
Q5. What application rates are recommended for DCM ECOR® 3?

Rates range from 1–3 kg/m³ for potting mix top dressing up to 10–15 kg/100 m² for fruit and small fruit base fertilisation — with generally lower rates for turf (4–6 kg/100 m²) reflecting
the high nitrogen concentration of this product.

4. Choosing the Right Product
Q6. What is the difference between DCM ECOR® 3 and DCM ECOR® 1?

Both are nitrogen-led ECOR® products, but DCM ECOR® 1 (NPK 9-5-3) includes phosphorus and potassium for a more complete nutritional profile; DCM ECOR® 3 (NK 11-3) is phosphorus-free
with higher nitrogen, for situations where no phosphorus input is wanted or permitted.

5. Sourcing Through Fargro
Q7. Why source DCM ECOR® 3 through Fargro?

Fargro supplies the full DCM ECOR® range with technical support from an experienced agronomy team — helping
growers navigate soil phosphorus management, organic programme design, and product selection across a range that covers a wide spread of NPK profiles.

6. Packaging
Q8. How is DCM ECOR® 3 packaged?

DCM ECOR® 3 is available in 25 kg bags, with 30 bags per euro-pallet (750 kg per pallet).

Specifications

Tech Comments Minigran technology, a microgranule with dimensions between 800 and 2500 microns, at least 80% between 1000 and 2000 microns.
Control Nitrogen rich organic fertiliser / top dressing. Long lasting 75-100 days. Nutrients gradually released by microbial action.
Crop Outdoor tree nurseries and ornamental plant production, herbs leaf and fruiting vegetables. Spring fertilising of lawns and sports turf.
Weight 25
Stocking Units Bag
Stocking Status Stocked