Ecor-Fos Fertiliser Organic 4-18-0 25kg

1. Product Overview

Q1. What is DCM ECOR®-FOS and what is it used for?

DCM ECOR®-FOS is a 100% organic phosphorus specialist (NP 4-18) used specifically when targeted phosphorus
nutrition is required — for rooting, establishment, flowering, fruiting, and turf laying out — where general-purpose NPK fertilisers would not supply sufficient phosphorus.

Q2. What does ‘no precipitation’ mean, and why does it matter for phosphorus availability?

Unlike mineral phosphate fertilisers, the organic phosphorus in DCM ECOR®-FOS does not precipitate into unavailable soil compounds — remaining accessible to plant roots for several
months after application, making it a more efficient phosphorus source in a wider range of soil conditions.

Q3. Why is DCM ECOR®-FOS recommended for fluorine-sensitive plants?

Some conventional phosphorus fertilisers are derived from rock phosphate and may contain residual fluoride, which can damage fluorine-sensitive crops such as freesias and lilies; the
organic phosphorus in DCM ECOR®-FOS avoids this risk.

Q4. How does the E.C.O.R.® release mechanism work for a phosphorus-rich product?

All nutrients in DCM ECOR®-FOS are released through microbial breakdown of organic raw materials over 75 to 100 days — providing continuous phosphorus availability alongside humus production, without the fixation or leaching losses associated with soluble phosphate fertilisers.

2. MINIGRAN® Technology

Q5. 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 phosphorus distribution than conventional granular fertilisers — with low odour, dust-free application, and compatibility with all professional spreading equipment.

3. Application

Q6. What application rates are recommended for DCM ECOR®-FOS?

Rates vary significantly by application type — from 0.5–2 kg/m³ for potting mix top dressing up to 20–40 g per plant for fruiting vegetables at the start of flowering, and 5–8 kg/100 m²
for turf laying out — always adjusted for crop type, phosphorus requirement, and soil status.

4. Choosing the Right Product

Q7. What is the difference between DCM ECOR®-FOS and DCM Vivifos®?

Both are phosphorus-specialist products in the DCM range, but DCM Vivifos® (NP 4-30) has a significantly higher phosphorus content and is positioned as a concentrated phosphorus
corrector; DCM ECOR®-FOS (NP 4-18) provides a high but more moderate phosphorus supply suited to base fertilisation, establishment, and ongoing phosphorus nutrition across a wider range of crops and applications.

5. Sourcing Through Fargro

Q8. Why source DCM ECOR®-FOS through Fargro?

Phosphorus management is one of the more technically demanding aspects of a fertiliser programme — Fargro
supplies DCM ECOR®-FOS with the agronomic support of an experienced technical team who can help place it correctly within your programme.

6. Packaging

Q9. How is DCM ECOR®-FOS packaged?

DCM ECOR®-FOS is available in 25 kg bags, with 33 bags per euro-pallet (825 kg per pallet).