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    Compost confusion

    Newbie question coming up ...

    The local garden center has loads of different types of compost at different prices. whats the difference ??

    THe best deal was for 5 x 80Ltr bags for £12 of Roase, Tree & Shrub compost. Is this any good for my veggies ?

    Thanks in advance !!
    Last edited by Beetroot Bob; 16-02-2009, 10:56 PM.
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    I'm pretty sure that it was WHICH? who did a compost review a couple of years ago, and the one which came out on top (for seeds anyway) was New Horizon Organic Seed compost.

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    • #3
      i usually just get growbags, from wilkies cheap (£1.20 ish) and designed for veggies.

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      • #4
        Originally posted by Hazel at the Hill View Post
        I'm pretty sure that it was WHICH? who did a compost review a couple of years ago, and the one which came out on top (for seeds anyway) was New Horizon Organic Seed compost.
        Sorry - it's New Horizon MP Peat Free Compost.

        If you do a search, there's been quite a few threads over the years.

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        • #5
          Originally posted by lynda66 View Post
          i usually just get growbags, from wilkies cheap (£1.20 ish) and designed for veggies.
          Not sure if they are peat- free, though.

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          • #6
            Originally posted by Beetroot Bob View Post
            THe best deal was for 5 x 80Ltr bags for £12 of Roase, Tree & Shrub compost.
            That sounds like a John Innes No.3 type compost, ie heavy and fairly full of nutrients.
            John Innes Composts explained

            It would be too rich for seeds and baby plants
            Last edited by Two_Sheds; 17-02-2009, 07:41 AM.
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            • #7
              Originally posted by Two_Sheds View Post
              That sounds like a John Innes No.3 type compost, ie heavy and fairly full of nutrients.
              John Innes Composts explained

              It would be too rich for seeds and baby plants
              I didn't realise John Innes had peat in it! I should really read labels more, I want peat free compost!
              http://jenegademaster.blogspot.com/

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              • #8
                i never read the label either

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                • #9
                  Originally posted by Jenegade
                  I didn't realise John Innes had peat in it! I should really read labels more, I want peat free compost!
                  Lots of people don't realise. We were in a garden centre a couple of weeks ago and I was looking for seed compost. I asked if they had any peat-free seed compost, the woman in charge suggested the JI seed compost. I had to tell her that it had peat in it, but of course it doesn't say so on the bag.
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                  • #10
                    It's not good for your seedlings, but should be ok for the veggie beds. The best price I have seen is £2.49 for 75 litre Multi Purpose compost, so the cost of yours is great.
                    You know you're a hard nosed gardener when you pull the weeds from others plots!

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