RHS Sylvagrow Multipurpose Compost, Peat Free, Professional Quality, Ideal For Raising Seeds & Cuttings, Potting On, Planting Out, As A Grow Bag, RHS Endorsed, Supplied As 1 x 40-Litre Bag By Suttons

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Tub and basket composts are formulated to give the right conditions for pots of summer bedding to grow well. Please Note: If you wish to maintain the organic integrity of this product then you should only use fertilizers labelled as organic and preferably those approved by the Soil Association. However, non-organic fertilizers will also function very well. In both cases read the manufacturers’ advice carefully. How to Use Seed Sowing: Melcourt SylvaGrow® range is a sustainable growing medium for gardeners who are as passionate about the environment as their gardens.

Old compost is often on sale - we send secret shoppers to buy our composts, who tell us if they find old compost on sale. It's a very common problem. We also know from our testing that old compost doesn't perform as well as fresh compost. To avoid this, buy bags that look new and aren't faded or heavy, which suggests they have been sitting around in bright sunshine for too long, or have been rained on regularly. Remove the cover when the seeds have germinated and ensure the SylvaGrow Organic is kept evenly moist at all timesEnsure the mother plant is well-watered before taking cuttings. Fill a deep seed tray or pot with SylvaGrow Multi-Purpose and make a suitable hole with a dibber or pencil. Prepare the stem or root cuttings according to type, ensuring that they are not allowed to dry out between cutting and inserting. Dip in hormone rooting powder/liquid if using. Insert the cutting and gently firm the medium around it. Stem cuttings need to be in a moist environment out of direct sunlight until they have rooted so either place in a cold frame, a covered propagator or cover with polythene, using supports to prevent the polythene from touching the cuttings. 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. Once the cuttings are well-rooted they can be potted on according to the instructions above. Ensure that the SylvaGrow Organic is kept moist but not over-wet, at all times. Hanging baskets have a particularly high water requirement and may need watering every day in warm weather

Place the Planter in a sheltered, sunny, frost-free position, either outside or in a greenhouse. IMPORTANT – Pierce drainage holes down both sides of the Planter just above ground level.

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