Homebase seeding compost
Has anyone used this and had the same problem? I've been keeping my trays well watered but the compost is pretty hard and worried about transplanting in a few weeks!
http://reviews.homebase.co.uk/1494-en_gb/083893/reviews.htm
I've just transplanted a spanish lantana seedling and it didn't come out all that well. hoping it will be ok in the potting on compost!
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I find seed compost is generally a bit hard and mix it with some MPC and sand/grit to free it up a bit.
I haven't tried the Homebase version
In the sticks near Peterborough
thanks, i'll give that a go next time. i guess they will just need a good watering before pricking out
don't think i'll be using that brand again though
I have never had this problem with john innes... quite dissapointing that their standards are lowering
John Innes is just a mixing formula developed by the institute. Each supplier can interpret it differently so no two JI composts are the same. I do exactly what nut does and mix my own seed compost using a commercial one as a base. I happen to have a very large bag of vermiculite so add that as well as a bit of MP and a bit of sharp sand.
Another thing to bear in mind is that top watering can often help a tough crust form on the top. If you can soak the trays from below, that might help.
hi markos most of us have had some sort of disappointment with our composts .. as nut cutlet bob t g says m pc I use verve some say it is no good but I allways put b f b in it and playpit or plastering sand and mix it is what works for you that counts Michael