How to use Bioboost®

Recommended annual application rate is 100g/m². Use only as recommended.

Established lawns

Ideal for established lawns. Use three times per year in Spring, Summer and Autumn; there's no need to water it in.

New lawns

For seed bed or ready lawn. Mix Bioboost into the top 50mm of soil before seeding or laying the turf.

Tips for lawn care and pruning tips

Roses

Apply in late Winter or early Spring.

Annuals

Apply in Spring and Summer to promote healthy growth.

Perennials

Can be applied in Spring and Summer to maintain great looking and long-lasting growth.

Trees and shrubs

Bioboost is great for fruit trees as it encourages good strong growth without interfering with flowering and fruiting. Apply within the feeder root zone (depending on the size and nutrient requirements of the plant) and work into the top 20-30mm of the surface zone.

For ground work or bed preparation, incorporate Bioboost to a depth of 10cm. Potassium, calcium and magnesium should be added where soil levels of these nutrients are low.

Vegetable gardens

Perfect for vegetable gardens. Prior to planting, work Bioboost into the top 50-100mm of soil, then side-dress with a supplementary NPK fertiliser two to three weeks later for a great vege crop.

Bioboost fertiliser should only be applied in accordance with good fertiliser application practice such as described in the 'Code of Practice for Nutrient Management (with emphasis on Fertiliser Use)', as published by the Fertiliser Association. Specifically:

The soil pH should not be less than 5.5; and
Bioboost should not be applied within 30m of waterways or onto land where there is a likelihood of it entering water.

Note: The Water Services (Wastewater Environmental Performance Standards) Regulations 2025 (www.legislation.govt.nz) and its amendments include conditions for permitted use up to quantities of 1,000kg/ha/year. These conditions are outlined in the table below:

Usage Rates	Using up to 30g/m2/year	Using between 30-100g/m2/year	Using more than 100g/m2/year
Equivalent Quantity in Regulations	Using up to 300kg/ha/year	Using between 300-1,000kg/ha/year	Using more than 1,000kg/ha/year
Conditions	No conditions – follow good practice, and storage and handling instructions	Follow good practice, and storage and handling instructions [DM1] Apply under the following conditions	Additional conditions apply. Refer to bulk user guide.
		The land where applied has a slope of 15 degrees or less
		The soil where applied [DM2] is not: Colder than four degrees Celsius; or Frozen solid; or Under a layer of snow; or Saturated with water
		Bioboost is stored in a way that: Prevents run-off from the biosolid to a water body or coastal marine area; and Prevents the biosolid from leaching into the ground on which it is stored; and Prevents or minimises any risk to public health.

Precautions to take when using Bioboost

Storage

Bioboost will store safely for long period provided it is kept dry in a well-ventilated location. For small quantities, store in a closed container or bag in a dry location.

Precautions

Keep out of reach of children and pets.
Observe good hygiene practises and wash hands after use.
Minimise dust generation when handling and avoid inhaling the dust (wear a dust mask if necessary).
Keep storage areas free of dust and remove any potential sources of ignition.

See our Safety Data Sheet below for health and safety information.

Bioboost Safety Data Sheet

Bioboost®