Organic matter is also contained within the loam; this provides slow release exchange sites for nutrition, promoting slow release of fertiliser to the plant. For over-sized items (such as heavy items over 10kg or large items over 1 metre) an additional surcharge will apply depending on the item and will be confirmed at checkout. P) Phosphorous to promote healthy roots, flower blooming and fruit growth through the processing of organic compounds and energy reactions. The peat content facilitates air movement and water retention reducing the need for frequent watering and is easier to rewet when dry. offer gardeners an exceptional opportunity to use these great heritage composts with an updated peat-free formulation.

It is an essential element in the formation of cell wall structure helping retain and move nutrients and water. The compost range literally forms a growing system that nurtures and supports your plants throughout their life journey. White mould: under certain conditions a white mould may appear on the surface ofsome of the particles in SylvaGrow® John Innes No. Each of the John Innes Compost’s are produced, in various ratios, to produce a more specific compost. Do it as soon as seedlings are large enough to handle, as overcrowding can cause poor growth and encourage fungal disease.

Soil with a pH of 7 is neutral, an acid soil has a lower value, and an alkaline soil has a higher one. Most potting compost or media offered is soil-less and either based entirely on peat, has some peat in its formulation or is peat-free. Our screening and blending plant is an indoor opperation, ensuring your topsoil and compost is low in moisture all year round, this means your not paying for water, just quality compost and topsoil. We recommend using Dobbies ericaceous compost with peat free John Innes for all acid loving plants like Azaleas, Camellias, Rhododendrons or Heathers.

Sand - Coarse sand helps to improve drainage by allowing excess water to infiltrate through the compost, preventing water-logging.

compost has a specially balanced nutrient mix ideally matched to the needs of developing seedlings, young plants and newly rooted cuttings.

John Innes No2 is used for potting on young plants and John Innes No3, which has the most nutrients, is best used for final potting up of plants. These ‘John Innes’ composts revolutionised the way composts were produced and are still produced to this very recipe today.

A unique blend of fine bark and Woodfibre (by-products of sustainably managed British forests) with sterilized loam and fine grit. You can change your choices at any time by visiting Cookie preferences, as described in the Cookie notice. John Innes Composts were originally developed at the John Innes Horticultural Institute in the 1930s.

Loam is the most important ingredient as it provides a natural reservoir of plant foods, trace elements and contains some organic matter which releases nitrogen slowly to the plant. Loam - Loam is the most important ingredient in all John Innes compost, supplying the main body of the compost. Service is always outstanding, information about deliveries is always clear and the drivers are blessed with common sense!Ideal for pricking out seedlings, potting up young plants, rooted cuttings and short term vegetable transplants. This specially formulated compost, made from the traditional John Innes recipe of sterilised loam, peat, horticultural grit with added nutrients provides the perfect medium for young plant growth. is a loam based sowing compost containing all essential nutrition and trace elements needed for healthy germination and seedling development.