John Innes Seed Sowing Compost by Westland Garden Health 10l

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With 40 years experience in the horticultural industry, where better to obtain gardening advice than from Cowell's, the family garden centre. Purchased composts may legitimately vary to a considerable extent in texture as the medium loam recommended to make the composts may contain varying amounts of clay ranging from 10-20 percent and amounts of silt ranging from 30-50 percent. Lime-hating, ericaceous plants SylvaGrow John Innes Seed Compost is not suitable for raising lime-hating, ericaceous plants. John Innes No2 is used for potting on young plants and John Innes No3, which has the most nutrients, is best used for final potting up of plants.

To grow well, plants need a wide range of nutrients in various amounts, depending on the individual plant and its stage of growth. It is used for pricking out or potting-up young seedlings or rooted cuttings and short-term potting such as for bedding plants or vegetable transplants which will subsequently be planted out. White mould: under certain conditions a white mould may appear on the surface of some of the particles in SylvaGrow John Innes Seed Compost. The mix also has loam for perfect nutrient and moisture retention as well as sand and grit for excellent drainage. This peat free loam-based compost has been developed to help your seeds germinate successfully and healthily.

Prepare the stem or root cuttings according to type, ensuring that they are not allowed to dry out between cutting and inserting. By subscribing to our newsletter you are agreeing with the storage and handling of your data by Keith Sinmgleton Horticulture. The low level of fertiliser makes this ideally suited for potting of sensitive species or initial potting of seedlings or rooted cuttings. Soil with a pH of 7 is neutral, an acid soil has a lower value, and an alkaline soil has a higher one. These qualities make John Innes composts ideal for long-lived plants kept in containers for more than one growing season.

This extra-rich blend of sandy loam, peat and fertiliser make John Innes no 3 compost a perfect addition to plants that have been well-established in your house or garden. Gardeners who wish to formulate their own John Innes materials can use garden soil or better the loam derived from stacking turf upside down until it rots. John Innes no 2 compost is the perfect everyday compost for your garden to ensure they are well nourished and well supported. nutrients in John Innes No 1) and works well for established plants, trees, shrubs and climbers, including fruit trees, bushes and vines, and mature indoor plants which are to remain in the pots for some considerable time.

Be sure to feed your plants with Boost All Purpose Plant Feed – specially formulated for use with peat free composts. These include nitrogen for leafy growth, phosphates for root development, potash for flowering and fruiting and trace elements for colour and flavour. Each of the John Innes Compost’s are produced, in various ratios, to produce a more specific compost.