A unique line of nursery fertilizers designed for the full of a season
Nurseries require a variety of unique formulations to meet their specific growing needs. You need long-lasting, controlled-release fertilizers that reduce labor costs and offer the ultimate level of application safety. With APEX® fertilizers, you get what you need in plant nutrients and nutrition throughout the entire growing season in any growing condition. Running a nursery operation can be unpredictable, your fertilizer shouldn’t be.
The APEX® line of fertilizers feature application specific formulations that incorporate GAL-XeONE® controlled-release technology. The coating process of GAL-XeONE® enables consistent, predictable nutrient delivery for up to 18 months, and APEX® fertilizers eliminate the need for top dressing on most plants.
APEX® delivers plant nutrients through a solute concentration gradient permeation process that is unaffected by soil moisture, microbial activity, and pH levels which makes it more consistent and reliable.
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GAL-XeONE®
GAL-XeONE® is a technology incorporated in most of the APEX fertilizer products displayed here.
The patented GAL-XeONE® reactive layer coating was created with support from NASA. It allows water to seep into the prill and then carry the nutrients out through a semi-permeable membrane and into the soil.
Crops thrive best and remain healthiest when supplied with continuous nutrition. Simplot GAL-XeONE® is a controlled-release fertilizer with a new, advanced polymer coating technology. It delivers optimal nutrients to the plant at a daily rate that matches a plant’s uptake requirements.
Simplot GAL-XeONE® provides gradual daily release of effective plant nutrients to match a plant’s uptake pattern from 2 months to 12 months. It limits nutrient loss from volatilization and leaching, reduces labor and logistics costs from fewer applications, and provides incremental value from improved yields.
To learn more about Simplot GAL-XeONE® fertilizer and other products, contact your APEX area manager today. Visit the GAL-XeONE® website by clicking here.
APEX Products
The APEX® line of fertilizers features application-specific formulations incorporating GAL-XeONE® controlled-release technology to reduce your labor costs and greatly increase application safety. Widely regarded by experts as the most reliable nutrient delivery system available, the reactive layer coating process of GAL-XeONE® enables consistent nutrient delivery for up to 18 months. APEX® fertilizers eliminate the need for top dressing on most plants and offer unparalleled protection against losses from application mistakes. Click here for the APEX® Full Product Guide.
APEX® Evergreen
APEX® Evergreen is formulated to meet the nutritional needs of continuous-feed and single-flush conifers and broadleaf evergreens that require supplemental nutrition that can leach in heavy rainfall production sites. The NPK coating levels are blended to provide a ‘gentle’ start, early root development with more branching and fuller plants. Encourages fall bud development.
APEX® Evergreen with GAL-XeONE® Products:
APEX® 19-6-9 Conifer with GAL-XeONE® / Item #75231
Use APEX® 19-6-9 Conifer on all season plus crops that are kept outside during the entire growth cycle.
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APEX® 21-7-8 Evergreen with GAL-XeONE® / Item #75334
Use APEX® 21-7-8 Evergreen for all full season container crops in warmer climates and season plus in cooler northern and moderate coastal climates.
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APEX® 20-8-8 Evergreen with GAL-XeONE® / Item #75335
Use APEX® 20-8-8 Evergreen as a season plus for all climates as this product will maintain good color for more than a season.
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APEX® NPK
The perfect balance of nutrients and release longevities are provided in this homogeneous pellet. Each pellet contains both nitrate and ammoniacal nitrogen along with phosphorus and potassium, to provide balanced growth of ornamental crops.
- This polymer coated NPK is the industry standard for crop consistency
- Ideal for greenhouse, container nursery stock and propagation
- Economical source of safe nitrogen (It is highly recommended to provide supplemental nutrition that includes micronutrients when using NPK.)
APEX® NPK with GAL-XeONE® Products:
APEX® 19-6-13 NPK with GAL-XeONE® / Item #74427
Use APEX® 19-6-13 NPK to meet the nutritional needs of container grown annuals and perennials as a full season NPK source. Soil / Media Temperature Release Rates 50F 10.0C 8-9 Months 60F 15.5C 7-8 Months 70F 21.0C 5-6 Months 80F 26.5C 4-5 Months.
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APEX® 19-6-12 NPK with GAL-XeONE® / Item #74426
Use APEX® 19-6-12 NPK to meet the nutritional needs of container grown ornamental trees & shrubs as a NPK source in all growing climates. Soil / Media Temperature Release Rates 50F 10.0C 11-12 Months 60F 15.5C 9-10 Months 70F 21.0C 7-8 Months 80F 26.5C 5-6 Months.
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APEX® 18-6-12 NPK with GAL-XeONE® / Item #74425
Use APEX® 18-6-12 NPK on full season crops such as most woody ornamentals and propagation liners and plants grown for superior foliage. Soil / Media Temperature Release Rates 50F 10.0C 14-15 Months 60F 15.5C 12-13 Months 70F 21.0C 10-11 Months 80F 26.5C 8-9 Months.
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APEX® 18-6-12 NPK MINIS with GAL-XeONE® / Item #74419
Apex 18-6-12 NPK Minis with Gal-XeONE® is a professional mini sized homogeneous controlled release fertilizer for the propagation and container grown annuals. All of the nutrients in Apex 18-6-12 NPK Minis are combined within each uniform coated pellet, ensuring precise distribution and release. Soil / Media Temperature Release Rates 50F 10.0C 5-6 Months 60F 15.5C 4-5 Months 70F 21.0C 3-4 Months 80F 26.5C 2-3 Months.
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APEX® 17-6-12 NPK with GAL-XeONE® / Item #74424
Use APEX® 17-6-12 NPK to provide the nutritional needs of all season long container grown crops. Uses include incorporation for baseline feed of woody ornamentals. Soil / Media Temperature Release Rates 50F 10.0C 16-18 Months 60F 15.5C 14-15 Months 70F 21.0C 12-13 Months 80F 26.5C 10-11 Months.
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APEX® 14-14-14 NPK with GAL-XeONE® / Item #74420
Use APEX® 14-14-14 NPK for short season production with a balanced 1:1:1 ratio of plant nutrition. Apex 14-14-14 NPK is best for bedding, flowering and fruiting commercial production crops. Soil / Media Temperature Release Rates 50F 10.0C 6-7 Months 60F 15.5C 5-6 Months 70F 21.0C 3-4 Months 80F 26.5C 2-3 Months.
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APEX® NPK Max
Use NPK Max on all foliage, nursery and greenhouse crops where the ease of application and stand consistency is a must. All APEX® NPK MAX formulations have GAL-XeONE polymer coated primary, secondary and micronutrients to provide consistent nutrition to the plant based on stated longevity. Also contains EDTA iron chelate to keep the iron in a readily accessible form for plant uptake.
APEX® NPK Max with GAL-XeONE® Products:
APEX® 14-5-10 NPK MAX with GAL-XeONE® / Item #75029
APEX® 14-5-10 NPK MAX is a professional controlled release fertilizer for woody ornamentals, propagation and foliage plants. Soil / Media Temperature Release Rates 50F 10.0C 15-16 Months 60F 15.5C 13-14 Months 70F 21.0C 11-12 Months 80F 26.5C 9-10 Months.
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APEX® 15-5-10 NPK MAX with GAL-XeONE® / Item #75030
APEX® 15-5-10 NPK MAX meets the nutritional needs of annuals, perennials, foliage plant, greenhouse crops and outdoor ornamentals. Soil / Media Temperature Release Rates 50F 10.0C 12-13 Months 60F 15.5C 10-11 Months 70F 21.0C 8-9 Months 80F 26.5C 6-7 Months.
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APEX® 16-5-10 NPK MAX with GAL-XeONE® / Item #75031
APEX® 16-5-10 NPK MAX is ideal for annuals with extended shelf life, herbaceous perennials, foliage plants, greenhouse crops and outdoor ornamentals. Soil / Media Temperature Release Rates 50F 10.0C 8-9 Months 60F 15.5C 7-8 Months 70F 21.0C 5-6 Months 80F 26.5C 4-5 Months.
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APEX® 17-5-11 NPK MAX with GAL-XeONE® / Item #75032
APEX® 17-5-11 NPK MAX is ideally suited to meet the nutritional needs of short term annual crop production. Soil / Media Temperature Release Rates 50F 10.0C 5-6 Months 60F 15.5C 4-5 Months 70F 21.0C 3-4 Months 80F 26.5C 2-3 Months.
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APEX® NPK Plus
Use NPK Plus formulated to provide the majority of the primary, secondary and minor elements that are essential for healthy root formation and controlled top growth development.
Recommend half rates when using supplemental liquid feed programs
APEX® NPK Plus with GAL-XeONE® Products:
APEX® 19-6-10 NPK Plus with GAL-XeONE® / Item #75329
Use APEX® 19-6-10 NPK Plus to meet the nutritional needs of container grown annuals and perennials as a full season NPK source. Soil / Media Temperature Release Rates 50F 10.0C 7-8 Months 60F 15.5C 6-7 Months 70F 21.0C 4-5 Months 80F 26.5C 3-4 Months.
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APEX® 16-5-9 NPK Plus with GAL-XeONE® / Item #75362
Use APEX® 16-5-9 NPK Plus to meet the nutritional needs for crops valued for foliage such as roses & herbaceous perennials. Over 1.5% iron is added to provide extra sheen and dark green foliage to leaves for foliage plants. Safe for use in greenhouses and other over-wintering structures. Soil / Media Temperature Release Rates 50F 10.0C 8-9 Months 60F 15.5C 7-8 Months 70F 21.0C 6-7 Months 80F 26.5C 5-6 Months.
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APEX® 22-6-8 NPK Plus with GAL-XeONE® / Item #75156
Use APEX® 22-6-8 NPK Plus to meet the season long nutritional needs for container grown trees & shrubs. Good release in cooler climates. Residual nutrients promote next spring’s growth in cooler growing areas. Soil / Media Temperature Release Rates 50F 10.0C 11-12 Months 60F 15.5C 9-10 Months 70F 21.0C 8-9 Months 80F 26.5C 6-7 Months.
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APEX® 22-6-12 NPK Plus with GAL-XeONE® / Item #75755
Soil / Media Temperature Release Rates 50F 10.0C 11-12 Months 60F 15.5C 9-10 Months 70F 21.0C 8-9 Months 80F 26.5C 6-7 Months.
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APEX® Specialty
APEX® Specialty fertilizer products provide quality plant nutrients to your crops.
Recommend half rates when using supplemental liquid feed programs.
APEX® Specialty with GAL-XeONE® Products:
APEX® 12-4-12 Palm K with GAL-XeONE® / Item #75183
An economical slow release fertilizer specifically formulated for palms with a 3:1:3 (nitrogen: phosphorus: potassium) ratio with extra magnesium and a complete set of micronutrients.
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APEX® 21-2-7 Low P with GAL-XeONE® / Item #75178
Specially formulated for plants that are sensitive to high rates of phosphorus or are more efficient in P uptake.
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APEX® 38-0-0 Preplant (3-5 Months) / 38-0-0 Elemental (Metric) Item #74112
Continuous source of nitrogen for early plant response. Helps counteract nitrogen drawdown in composting piles. Contains sulfur as a secondary nutrient. Helps to lower pH to increase availability of nutrients in alkaline media.
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APEX® 0-46-0 Mono Dicalcium Phosphate / 0-19.7-0 Elemental (Metric) Item #74184
A high quality micro-sized phosphorus fertilizer. Excellent for bedding plants. Low phosphate solubility to extend nutrient release. Low fluorine levels for use on fluorine sensitive crops.
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APEX® Micronutrient Formulation Item #74218
Fine particle size to ensure uniform distribution of micronutrients in the soil blend. Availability of micronutrients throughout the growing season under most conditions.
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APEX® Sapphire
Apex Sapphire is control release aluminum sulfate utilizing Simplot's patented GAL-XeONE technology. Apex Sapphire is designed to increase the development of the blue flower color in blue Hydrangeas.
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APEX® TOPDRESS
APEX® TOPDRESS fertilizer provides controlled release fertilizer for safe and season-long nutrition.
These TOPDRESS products are recommended for all container crops that require supplemental and immediate supply of nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium.
APEX® TOPDRESS with GAL-XeONE® Products:
APEX® 21-7-6 Cold Weather Special with GAL-XeONE® / Item #75208
Use where you want to promote a more rapid response in cooler weather. High iron produces dark green coloring-especially when it’s cool. Keep the crop in selling condition until it reaches the consumer. Soil / Media Temperature Release Rates 60F 15.5C 4 Months 70F 21.0C 3 Months 80F 26.5C 2 Months 90F 32.0C 1 Months.
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APEX® 21-5-6 Super Iron Topdress with GAL-XeONE® / Item #744161
Use APEX® 21-5-6 Super Iron Topdress as a high quality, professional controlled release fertilizer for top dressing, broadcast or incorporation application of trees and shrubs.
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APEX® 22-6-10 Full Season with GAL-XeONE® / Item #75155
Use APEX® 22-6-10 Full Season that contains staged release nutrients to provide safe and season long nutrition.
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