Levington PEAT FREE Multipurpose Compost, 40 Litres

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For seedlings: Fill the seed tray with Levington Multi Purpose Compost with added John Innes and level off. Storing Levington Peat FreeEricaceous Compost with added John Innes from one year to another may result in the fertiliser ratios becoming unbalanced. Acid-loving plants such as azaleas, camellias and rhododendrons need an ericaceous compost that has a lower pH, meaning it’s veering into acidic soil territory.

Luckily, gardeners in their droves are now opting for peat-free alternatives, of which there are many, usually made from a combination of ingredients such as coir (from coconut husks), wood fibres and composted tree bark. Watch out for reformulated compost - manufacturers frequently change the mix of ingredients they use and the fertiliser, and this is speeding up as the ban on using peat comes ever closer. Organic compost only contains plant matter and animal products – which could be animal manure, fish blood or bone – while non-organic compost may also include manufactured materials such as perlite, vermiculite or rockwool to aid with drainage and water absorption.

A crumbly structure will allow excess water to drain through, while holding enough water and air for roots to thrive. When the seedlings are ready to be transplanted into individual pots, take care to handle them by the leaves and not the stems or rods. For seed sowing: Fill a clean seed tray with Levington Peat Free Seed Compost with added John Innes, level off with your hand or a ruler.

There’s a high loam content in this compost, as well as added vermiculite to help retain moisture around each seed. We firmly believe you can get great results from peat-free composts and we haven't used peat in our own trials for many years. As soon as the growth of your plants slows down, start to give them a liquid feed, including seedlings and small young plants. Seed compost is designed to provide the low levels of nutrients needed at the early stages of a plant’s life and can contain additional ingredients that aid germination.You will need to water carefully as the top of the compost can often look dry or wet, but the rest of the pot could be wet or dry. Some products may be delivered straight to your door from one of our suppliers and these products will be labelled within the product description. Green compost adds minerals and organic matter to the mix, together with useful nutrients derived from recycled vegetation. Levington Advance Solutions offers a comprehensive suite of tools to grow, nurture, and protect your professional plants.

To rehydrate the whole pack of compost, you simply cut open at the top of the bag, add seven litres of lukewarm water and wait for five minutes until the compost has sufficiently absorbed all the water.

Growing bags don't compare - these used to be filled with peat and were cheap, making them an excellent alternative. To make it less daunting, we’ve put together a short guide to the different types of compost available, along with our top tried-and-tested recommendations. So how do you choose the best compost when you’re sowing seeds, potting on young plants or using it to relocate established plants? Specially developed, with a unique combination of NPK and trace elements, vital minerals for maintaining plants growth and health. Approved by the John Innes Manufacturer’s Association, Levington Peat Free Seed Compost with added John Innes is ideal for sowing seeds, striking cuttings and delicate seedlings.

Our team of ICL technical advisors will guide you toward the top-tier, environmentally conscious peat-reduced, and peat-free growing media. Use compost in a well-ventilated place; keep the greenhouse or potting shed door open and avoid breathing in dust. With its traditional mix of loam, peat and grit, Levington Peat FreeEricaceous Compost with added John Innesprovides the perfect structure for your plants roots, feeding for 6 weeks. These are very similar to multipurpose composts, but may have a slightly different balance of nutrients.Claimed to be suitable for germinating seeds, small seedlings and plants in patio containers, it's a good general compost, but our tests show that not all are great for all jobs.