Westland John Innes No.1 Young Plant Compost 10 Litre (Enriched with Zinc Compound)

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It arrived today and the guy was just as helpful; checked where I’d like the bags and offered to not only split them but spread the gravel as it dropped. is a loam based sowing compost containing all essential nutrition and trace elements needed for healthy germination and seedling development.

There is a wide range of different methods for taking cuttings, depending on the plant and time of year. A young plant compost; ideal for pricking out seedlings, potting up young plants, rooted cuttings, and short-term vegetable transplants. The majority of the products that we sell can be collected from our depot in Newenden Kent, either loose or in Bulk Bags, for considerable savings. Seed or potting composts are used for growing seedlings or plants in containers - a wide range of commercially produced peat-free composts are available, made from a mix of various ingredients, such as loam, composted bark, coir and sand, although you can mix your own. offer gardeners an exceptional opportunity to use these great heritage composts with an updated peat-free formulation.John Innes composts were developed over 50 years ago and are based on a traditional recipe of loam, peat and horticultural grit with added nutrients. ohn Innes composts were developed over 50 years ago and are based on a traditional recipe of loam, peat and horticultural grit with added nutrients. 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.

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. use a dibber to make a hole and place the seedling in it, tapping the pot to settle the mix around the roots. Alternatively, at the time of potting incorporate slow-release fertilizer granules according to the manufacturer’s instructions.K) Potassium to assist water regulation and help maintain turgor pressure of the cells, increasing structural strength thereby helping to keep the plant from wilting. Loam is currently in short supply and the soil-based material used appears to be highly variable and not necessarily consistent with what is commonly understood to be a medium loam. These ‘John Innes’ composts revolutionised the way composts were produced and are still produced to this very recipe today. to the depth directed • Cover the seed tray with glass or polythene and put in a warm place out of direct sunlight.

Using moist soil, it should be sieved through a 5mm sieve and then placed in a baking tray up to 8cm (3 inches) deep.A method of growing new plants from parts of an existing plant, such as sections of root, stem, leaf or bud. John Innes No 1 is suitable for pricking out, and for potting up of young seedlings or rooted cuttings. With all the composts, supplementary feeding using liquid feeds can be carried out once plants are well established in their pots - usually 6-8 weeks after potting when the roots are through to the sides of the pot.