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Precision CRF Solutions,
Engineered for Every Sector

From commercial nurseries to row-crop agriculture — Nousbo's HI-COTE and Dr. Joe product lines are built around the specific nutrition demands of each growing environment.

One Platform. Four Markets.

The Right CRF Formula for Every Growing Environment

Nousbo's proprietary Fluid-Bed Coating (FBC) process produces a controlled-release fertilizer platform flexible enough to serve commercial agriculture, specialty horticulture, professional turf, and consumer gardening — each with purpose-built formulations and longevity options.

Whether you are a commercial nursery grower seeking a single-application season program, a row-crop farmer managing nitrogen efficiency at scale, a golf course superintendent demanding consistent color, or a retail distributor sourcing branded consumer products — Nousbo has a solution validated through field trials, institutional research, and real-world deployments across 40+ countries.

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Export Markets
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Max Release Days
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Market Verticals
HI-COTE serves commercial markets (Nurseries, Row Crops, Turf & Ornamental) with bulk and retail formulations. Dr. Joe brings the same polymer coating technology to consumer Home & Garden channels — exported to 40+ countries and available in the U.S., Japan (Komeri), and globally online.
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Each market page includes grower challenges, product recommendations with NPK specifications, application guidance, and direct links to request samples or technical data sheets.

Nurseries & Greenhouse

Nurseries

Container nursery and greenhouse operations demand a single-application program that feeds from transplant through point-of-sale. HI-COTE's FBC coating delivers season-long nutrition aligned to pot dynamics and temperature-driven growth — eliminating repeat top-dressing.

HI-COTE 19-4-12 HI-COTE 14-14-13 HI-COTE Flex HI-COTE Green
Explore Nurseries Up to 360 days release
Row Crop Agriculture

Row Crops

Field-scale row-crop systems — corn, paddy rice, and vegetables — require fertilizers that perform across varying soil temperatures with a nutrient curve matched to agronomic growth windows. HI-COTE's sigmoid release technology was engineered for exactly this challenge.

HI-COTE Corn HI-COTE Paddy HI-COTE Vegetable One-Time
Explore Row Crops Sigmoid release profile
Turf & Ornamental

Turf & Ornamental

Golf courses, sports fields, and landscape contractors demand reliable color and minimal surge growth. HI-COTE turf-grade formulas deliver slow, steady nitrogen — reducing mowing frequency, preventing runoff, and keeping turf in peak aesthetic and playable condition season after season.

HI-COTE Flex HI-COTE Green HI-COTE Mini Ultra Turf
Explore Turf & Ornamental 3-month sustained release
Home & Garden

Home & Garden

Nousbo's consumer brand Dr.Joe brings professional CRF technology to everyday gardeners. Effervescent tablets, slow-release spikes, and hydroponic nutrients — all easy to use, eco-friendly, and backed by the same coating science as HI-COTE. Available in 40+ countries.

Dr.Joe Line Growing Bubble Easy Coat
Explore Home & Garden Brand K · Good Design Award
Cross-Market Value

Why CRF Outperforms Conventional Fertilizer — In Any Market

The same FBC coating platform that feeds nursery pots for 9 months also delivers precise N timing to paddy fields and extends green color on championship golf courses. The science scales.

Labor Savings
One pre-season application replaces multiple topdress events — reducing equipment passes, labor hours, and application costs across nursery, farm, and turf operations.
Synchronized Release
Temperature-activated sigmoid and linear release profiles match nitrogen output to plant demand cycles — whether a 100-day nursery crop or a 180-day corn season.
Reduced Environmental Impact
Polymer coating minimizes nitrogen leaching, volatilization, and N₂O emissions — supporting environmental compliance in regulated agricultural and municipal markets.
Improved ROI
Higher fertilizer use efficiency (FUE) means less product wasted — translating to better yield per dollar input across both bulk agriculture and premium horticulture.
Product Brands

Two Brands. One Coating Technology.

Nousbo's HI-COTE serves professional and industrial markets with bulk, customizable CRF formulations. Dr. Joe brings the same science to consumers through intuitive, retail-ready formats.

HI-COTE®
Professional CRF

Advanced controlled-release fertilizer for commercial growers, distributors, and agri-businesses. Polymer-coated with Nousbo's FBC process — selectable NPK, longevity from 100 to 360 days, and bulk packaging options (25 kg / 1MT FIBC) for large-scale operations.

Nurseries Row Crops Turf & Ornamental Home & Garden
Dr. Joe®
Consumer Gardening

Consumer-facing gardening brand built on Nousbo's fertilizer expertise. Effervescent tablet fertilizers, CRF spikes, hydroponic nutrients, and organic options. Brand K winner and Good Design Award recipient. Distributed through Walmart and Japan's Komeri.

Home & Garden 40+ Countries OMRI Certified E-Commerce

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