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

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In addition, texture will differ depending on whether stacked, rotted turf is used or whether the source is an arable field. Peat and loam for perfect nutrient, moisture retention as well as sand and grit for excellent drainage.

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. Alternatively, at the time of pricking out, incorporate slow-release fertilizer granules according to the manufacturer’s instructions. Potassium also supports metabolic regulation, photosynthesis, enzyme activation, and carbohydrate metabolisation. This should then be heated for 10 minutes at between 71°C (160°F) and 79°C (175°F) which should eradicate most plant-damaging or competitive soil-borne organisms.With unique additives for even better results, Westland John Innes composts are our most trusted growing system and your life partner for plants.

Levington John Innes formula composts are based on a traditional mixture of loam, peat, and washed and graded horticultural grit. Using moist soil, it should be sieved through a 5mm sieve and then placed in a baking tray up to 8cm (3 inches) deep. 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. Sand - Coarse sand helps to improve drainage by allowing excess water to infiltrate through the compost, preventing water-logging. Root cuttings can be placed in a cold frame or sheltered spot out of direct sunlight and can benefit from a thin layer of grit on the growing medium surface.Based on this traditional recipe and approved by the John Innes manufacturer association, Westland have expertly blended and further perfected this range. Our screening and blending plant is an indoor opperation, ensuring your topsoil and compost is low in moisture all year round, this means your not paying for water, just quality compost and topsoil. Make a hole large enough to accommodate the item to be potted and insert, taking care that the growing medium is at about the same height on the stem as previously. From seed to young plant and all the way through to maturity, our composts our expertly blended to provide plants with exactly the right growing conditions and requirements that plants need at every life stage resulting in strong, healthy growth.