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John Innes Seed Compost

Secret SquirrelSecret Squirrel Posts: 533
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Hi, I'm sure this question has been asked before, What level of John Innes do I go to next when I need to pot on  the seedlings, is it No1 or No2 ? Thanks

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  • nutcutletnutcutlet Posts: 27,299

    At a guess No 1 but it says what they're for on thebag



    In the sticks near Peterborough
  • Secret SquirrelSecret Squirrel Posts: 533

    thanks guys

  • ElusiveElusive Posts: 992

    john innes no.1 is for potting on seedlings

  • LeadFarmerLeadFarmer Posts: 1,450

    Could someone please explain to me how John Innes gets its name?

  • UnknownUnknown
    LeadFarmer wrote (see)

    Could someone please explain to me how John Innes gets its name?

    The composts were developed at the John Innes Institute, named after one John Innes, a nineteenth century property and land dealer in the City of London.

  • LeadFarmerLeadFarmer Posts: 1,450

    Thanks, so can any company put the John Innes name to their compost, assuming the mixture is correct?

  • Mark 499Mark 499 Posts: 380
    Yes
  • UnknownUnknown
    LeadFarmer wrote (see)

    Thanks, so can any company put the John Innes name to their compost, assuming the mixture is correct?

     

    Yes, John Innes is a formula rather than a brand name i.e. you can buy Arthur Bowers, John Innes compost.

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