Westland John Innes Peat-free Multi-purpose Compost 10L

Product information

Westland peat free multi purpose compost is the ideal medium for potting, containers and hanging baskets. With its high-performance, peat free blend, it improves air and nutrient supply to promote stronger, healthier roots and shoots. Containing BI03 and and a blend of nutrients, it will feed plants in your garden for up to 5 weeks. It's suitable for plants in any stage of life, so you can support saplings from germination right through to their flowering period.

• How to Use First put on a pair of gloves and rework compost between your hands, so it retains its intended texture Seedlings/Pricking out • Prick out seedlings once they are large enough to handle. Hold seedlings by the leaves to avoid damage and tease out root using a dibber or pencil • Plant seedlings apart to allow for growth. Water regularly until the seeds are ready to be potted on Potting • Water plant well and allow to drain before potting. Allow enough space to accommodate the roots • Remove from pot and plant in container, firming the compost gently around the roots • Once fully planted, water well Taking cuttings • Fill seed tray evenly with compost, firm gently and water • Make a sloping cut in the stem of the cutting and remove all bottom leaves • Dip the end of the cutting in a hormone rooting powder to encourage rooting • Make a hole in the compost with a pencil/dibber • Place cutting in the hole and firm compost gently around it • Cover the tray with polythene or glass to prevent drying out and place in a warm spot, away from direct sunlight until the cuttings have taken Hanging Baskets • Line the basket and fill with compost. Plant with trailing plants around the outside and upright plants in the middle • Water well"

Features and benefits

• Westland Multipurpose compost with added John Innes is a peat reduced blend containing top quality sphagnum moss peat with added loam. This formulation helps to retain moisture and nutrients for when your plant needs them most.
• Outstanding performance
• With added John Innes
• Perfect for all life stages of plants
• Peat Free