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Where can i buy Charlie Carp?

Charlie Carp can be purchased from Bunnings, Amazon, Mitre 10, AIRR, TurfMate, Home Timber and Hardware and Nutriem Ag Solutions.

How should i use Charlie Carp?

Check out our How to Use tab for all the information on our different products.

Is Charlie Carp good for native Australian plants?

Australian native plants often prefer low-phosphorus fertilizers, as many natives are sensitive to high phosphorus levels.

The good news is that Charlie Carp has a balanced nutrient profile and lower phosphorus content compared to many other fertilizers, making it generally suitable for natives. Still, it’s important to apply it sparingly and follow the instructions to avoid over-fertilizing.

Always consider testing it on a small area or consult a local nursery if you’re working with particularly sensitive species.

Is Charlie Carp safe for pets?

Yes! Charlie Carp is safe for pets, although we recommend using the liquid fertiliser if you have dogs.

If you do want to use the pellets, we recommend the following to keep your pets safe and ensure your plants get fed.

Store the fertiliser out of reach of pets.
After applying it, water the area well to help it absorb into the soil.
Keep your dog away from treated areas until the fertiliser has had time to break down, usually after a few hours or until it’s dry.

Is it available in my country?

Charlie Carp is available for export, but be please aware of the freight costs internationally

When is the best time to use Charlie Carp?

Charlie Carp Fertiliser is best used early in the mornings or later in the evenings. Definitely NOT in the middle or the main heat of the day. If you know a day is going to be above 30 degrees, it is best to wait for a cooler day, e.g. 28 degrees or below.

Can Charlie Carp be used on roses?

From a seasonal point of view, you should fertilise your Roses when you plant them and as soon as the growing period starts. i.e. early Spring. Fertilise fortnightly as a foliar feed until point of drip off and the excess drips down into the soil, nourishing the roots. Charlie Carp works well as a preventative to black spot and aphids. You must treat the black spot first then spray with Charlie carp to prevent it from recurring. The oil from the fish leaves a fine film on the foliage, which aphids detest.

Whats the difference between the Charlie Carp Premium Organic and the Charlie Carp All Purpose

Charlie Carp Premium Organic and seaweed is 100% fish with no natural additives, and is certified by NASAA.
Charlie Carp All Purpose is almost all fish but has an added boost of Nitrogen.

Can Charlie Carp be used on Orchids?

Charlie Carp is excellent for orchids, it’s even recommended by some Orchid specialists!

We recommend half strength but twice as often ie 5mls per 1 litre of water every 2 weeks.

Is Charlie Carp good for farming?

Excellent results have been achieved on vineyards, lucerne, barley,
oats, wheat, pastures, vegetables, cotton and cut flowers just to name a few.

Can i apply Charlie Carp through boom sprayers and irrigation Systems?

Yes, Charlie Carp is screened down to 100 micron to enable it to be applied through these systems.

Can i apply Charlie Carp with other garden products?

Using multiple fertilisers can lead to nutrient overload, which may harm plants. Combining organic products like Charlie Carp with synthetic fertilisers can sometimes lead to imbalances, and lesson the amazing effects of Charlie Carp

Are Charlie Carp products good for natives?

Please follow the directions on the bottle or bag to ensure you are using the product correctly.

As natives are regarded as being phosphorous intolerant, it is advised
to use Charlie carp at half the recommended rate before moving up to full rate. Charlie Carp has a low phosphorous of 1%.

Are native fish used?

No native fish are utilised in the manufacturing of Charlie Carp. The fish are caught using a mixture of nets, electro fishing and fish traps all native fish are released back into the river systems. Dolphin free & drift net free; no saltwater fish or marine life are harmed or used in the manufacturing of Charlie Carp.

How do i refill the hose on bottle?

Refill the empty 2.2 litre bottle with 500ml of the concentrate and fill
the rest of the bottle up with water.

Is Charlie Carp good for crops and pastures?

Charlie Carp is great for increasing yields on winter and summer crops. We recommend spraying all over the foliage until point of drip off – this allows the the plant to take in the macro and micro nutrients immediately through their foliage, whilst the drip off nourishes the soil. We recommend spraying twice during the growing season. Firstly spray when you have a good coverage of foliage over the paddock and secondly as a top dress.