Seed Sowing SylvaGrow John Innes Seed Compost is suitable for most seeds including the very fine such as Begonia or Impatiens. 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. The traditional mix for sowing almost any type of seed, with sufficient nutrient for early development. 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.

Our John Innes Seed compost is made from the 50 year old recipe of loam, peat and horticultural grit. The compound fertiliser in John Innes provides the wide spectrum of plant nutrients needed for healthy growth. use a dibber to make a hole and place the seedling in it, tapping the pot to settle the mix around the roots. Pricking Out • When the seedlings are large enough to handle, gently tease them out of the growing medium using a dibber or pencil, taking care to handle only by the leaves.

It is used for pricking out or potting-up young seedlings or rooted cuttings and short-term potting such as for bedding plants or vegetable transplants which will subsequently be planted out.

Sylvagrow peat free John Innes Seed Compost is ideal for seed sowing, encouraging germination, healthy root growth, and the propagation of cuttings.

All of the John Innes products, simply offer a different level of nutrients to boost initial growth all the way until the final result. 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. When prepared correctly and planted in the right conditions, they can produce roots and eventually become independent plants. The loam also contains micro-elements and organic matter, which provides a slow release of Nitrogen to the plant. Loam used in compost is usually made of a mix of sand, silt, and clay, and is sterilised to kill weed seeds, pests, and diseases.

Can refer to either home-made garden compost or seed/potting compost: • Garden compost is a soil improver made from decomposed plant waste, usually in a compost bin or heap.

John Innes potting media, or composts, are widely sold and offer significant advantages over soil-free potting media due to the weight, trace element content and the effect of soil content in avoiding undue chemical and water fluctuations (buffering activity). Gardeners who wish to formulate their own John Innes materials can use garden soil or better the loam derived from stacking turf upside down until it rots. They mention that it's a great product, brilliant for growing from seed medium, and easy to work with in small pots. Most potting compost or media offered is soil-less and either based entirely on peat, has some peat in its formulation or is peat-free.