Fertile Fibre Peat free Organic Seed Compost 60 Litres

We take the finest coir and mix it with vermiculite and our own special organic plant food. This produces a near-perfect seed germinating compost. You’ll find no large pieces of material or bits of wood. It’s completely free from green waste. Most users get 100% germination. How to use this compost Do not compact the compost or make it too wet. Loosely fill the pot with the plant central in the pot. Tap firmly on a flat surface two or three times to give stability to the plant. No more compaction is required. Over-compaction increases the risk of water logging, reduces air-filled porosity and restricts root growth. Because of the coir content, you will need to water less frequently than with traditional composts. Tips on potting As root growth is so fast, a mat of roots in the tray can form. You should pot plants as soon as they’re strong enough. This will avoid root damage. We recommend you plant seeds in plugs individually. This reduces the risk of root disturbance. And because of this compost’s moisture retention, drying out isn’t a problem. More details Check out our quick and easy video tutorials on planting seeds, cuttings and potting up.

A blended seed mix for excellent germination KEY FEATURES Enough nutrients for a healthy start Promotes quick germination and fast root growth Soil Association approved Good moisture retention perfect for plugs 100% Peat Free No green waste .
Ideal for seeds and cuttings, this is a mixture of organic coir, vermiculite and Fertile Fibre nutrients. The coir – made from coconut husk – is great at encouraging germination and fast rooting. The small specks of white and gold vermiculite help control watering. So there’s no need to worry about over-watering. If this happens, the vermiculite will soak up the excess. It will then slowly release the water as the compost dries out.
Tips on using seed compost You can use the compost straight from the bag. 1. Place it in seed tray or pot. Be very careful not to over compact – simply tapping the container on a hard surface is enough. 2. Place seeds on top. 3. Cover with the same depth of compost as thickness of seed. So if seed is 1 mm thick, cover with 1 mm of compost.
Don’t over-water. Coir has excellent water holding capacities so this can be a problem. We recommend watering little and often. The compost may seem dry on top but will still be wet underneath, so it’s always worth double checking before watering.