Westland John Innes No.1 Young Plant Compost 10 Litre (Enriched with Zinc Compound)

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This compost has a carefully balanced nutrient content to suit most young plants and allow them to grow. A method of growing new plants from parts of an existing plant, such as sections of root, stem, leaf or bud. N) Nitrogren to facilitate healthy growth of leaves, stems, and roots, as well as stimulate chlorophyll production, supporting photosynthesis.

White mould: under certain conditions a white mould may appear on the surface ofsome of the particles in SylvaGrow® John Innes No. Loam is the most important ingredient as it provides a natural reservoir of plant foods, trace elements and contains some organic matter which releases nitrogen slowly to the plant. Sand - Coarse sand helps to improve drainage by allowing excess water to infiltrate through the compost, preventing water-logging. When prepared correctly and planted in the right conditions, they can produce roots and eventually become independent plants. To grow well, plants need a wide range of nutrients in various amounts, depending on the individual plant and its stage of growth.NOTE - Your vehicle / trailer must be large enough to be able to be loaded without product overflow. The three key plant nutrients usually derived from soil are nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium, while carbon, oxygen and hydrogen are absorbed from the air. This extra-rich blend of sandy loam, peat and fertiliser make John Innes no 3 compost a perfect addition to plants that have been well-established in your house or garden.

compost has a specially balanced nutrient mix ideally matched to the needs of developing seedlings, young plants and newly rooted cuttings. The delicate operation of transferring very young seedlings from the container where they were sown to another container where they will have more room to grow. offer gardeners an exceptional opportunity to use these great heritage composts with an updated peat-free formulation. 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.John Innes No2 is used for potting on young plants and John Innes No3, which has the most nutrients, is best used for final potting up of plants.

It is an essential element in the formation of cell wall structure helping retain and move nutrients and water. John Innes No 1 is suitable for pricking out, and for potting up of young seedlings or rooted cuttings. The majority of the products that we sell can be collected from our depot in Newenden Kent, either loose or in Bulk Bags, for considerable savings. b>Peat - Sphagnum Moss Peat contained within John Innes compost increases porosity, providing improved aeration and water-retaining capacity.

There is a wide range of different methods for taking cuttings, depending on the plant and time of year. The loam supplies the nutrition needed for the base of the plant, which helps to absorb and release plant nutrients as required. Our screening and blending plant is an indoor opperation, ensuring your topsoil and compost is low in moisture all year round, this means your not paying for water, just quality compost and topsoil. The peat content facilitates air movement and water retention reducing the need for frequent watering and is easier to rewet when dry.

A unique blend of fine bark and Woodfibre (by-products of sustainably managed British forests) with sterilized loam and fine grit.The loam also contains micro-elements and organic matter, which provides a slow release of Nitrogen to the plant.