Where can I get seed compost

mandyroberts99

I would like to have a go at growing from seed but as we can't go to a shop/garden centre, where do you recommend I but seed compost. I have multi-purpose compost, top soil and very well rotted manure (several years old, lovely stuff) but my research shows none of these are suitable for seed?

Butterfly66

I always use multi purpose and it works fine

Pete.8

I always use multi-purpose for seeds too and have been for 50ish years

Dovefromabove

Pete.8 said:

I always use multi-purpose for seeds too and have been for 50ish years

Ditto. If the seeds are small and the compost is a bit lumpy then sieve it or pick out the lumps

Fairygirl

No need to use it at this time of year 
It's more important when sowing seed in autumn, as it has a lower nutrient level, and prevents too much excessive growth at the wrong time.
Just sieve if really lumpy, especially for covering the seed.

mandyroberts99

Thanks all. Very helpful as always!