Composts

• Humus is vital because it contains and maintains the masses of microscopic organisms in the soil which are the key to fertility. It is crucial to regularly replenish the humus content in the soil through humus-makers such as composts and conditioners because the humus balance declines considerably during cultivation.

• The inclusion of good quality compost into beds and borders will aid plant health considerably.  Valuable organisms within compost regulate the poor ones already present in the soil.

• Plants will stand a far better chance of germination if sown in the correct compost.  The use of fresh and sterile compost for seeds and cuttings will prevent wilting.

• The regular incorporation of compost into soil is a key ingredient for successful growing of vegetables.

• By using compost, it is possible to grow plants which would otherwise fail in the existing natural soil. A good example of this is Ericaceous Compost which provides the essential acidity to grow lime hating plants such as Rhododendrons, Camelias, Azaleas and Heathers.

John Innes Range     
These loam based composts contain sphagnum moss peat, free draining washed and salt free grit, balanced nutrients & lime as well as structured sterilized loam.  They are tailored to meets the individual requirements of a wide range of greenhouse, garden and indoor plants. They are particularly appropriate for potted-on house plants, mature shrubs, tomatoes and cucumbers.
J I Seed Compost    

For germinating seeds and rooting cuttings

 

  

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John Innes No 1    
For pricking out bedding plants and potting seedlings into small pots (i.e pot size 3.5” or 9 cm)

 

  

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John Innes No 2    
For vigorous plants such as geraniums in medium size pots (i.e pot size 5” or 12.5 cm)

 

  

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John Innes No 3    
For the final potting of plants, ideal for tomatoes or chrysanthemums (i.e pot size 10” or 25cm)

 

  

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Multipurpose Compost    
This top quality lightweight material contains blended sterilized loam, Irish Moss Peat, Perlite and a balance of nutrients including lime and wetting agent for improved moisture penetration. The compost gives the grower or gardener a multiple purpose media that can be used for seed sowing, rooting cuttings and first potting. Although this is a lightweight product it gives twice the volume/weight ratio of traditional loam based composts.  

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Hanging Basket Compost  
A well structured free draining compost that consists of sphagnum moss peat, selected sterilized loam, lightweight aggregate, grit and wetting agent for improved moisture penetration Also ideal for patio tubs, troughs and window boxes.  

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Ericaceous Compost    
An acid, low lime compost that has a high peat content and contains coarse grit and sterilized loam. This compost also includes wetting agent for improved moisture penetration. Suits lime hating varieties of plants in the house and garden such as Heathers, Azaleas, Rhododendrons & Acers.  

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Tree & Shrub Compost    
A balanced mix of peat, sterilized loam, Blended Horse Manure and fertilizer. An attractive product for heeling in young and newly established trees which also provides a highly fertile and water-retentive medium.  

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Peat Free Multipurpose Compost    
As Multipurpose Compost but Humost is substituted for peat.

 

  

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Peat Free Tree & Shrub Compost    
As Tree & Shrub Compost but Humost is substituted for peat.

 

  

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Can't find the Compost you are looking for?
We may be able to make up a customised compost especially for you, please contact us on 01342 843663 for further details.

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