25L Dobbies Peat Free Compost +JI

This Dobbies Multi-purpose compost with added peat free John Innes is ideal for all your gardening needs. Perfect for all stages of plant life, including seedlings.

It has been specially developed and contains essential plant food that feeds your plants for up to 5 weeks, giving your plants the best start.

Please note this compost is not suitable for ericaceous plants. We recommend using Dobbies ericaceous compost with peat free John Innes for all acid loving plants like Azaleas, Camellias, Rhododendrons or Heathers.

Health & Safety Advice:
- Always use this compost in a well-ventilated area, ensuring to avoid breathing in dust.
- Keep away from children and pets
- Wear gloves while gardening and wash your hands thoroughly after use.

How to use:
- Put on a pair of gloves and crumble compost between your hands to break down any lumps so that it regains its open texture.
The open structure of this compost means that it is not suitable for fine seeds.

Pots & Containers:
- Water plants well and allow excess to drain
- Fill your container to the appropriate level for the root ball to sit just below the rim
- Remove the plant from its pot and place in the container
- Firm the compost around the roots and add more compost as required
- Continue adding and firming the compost until level with the rim of the pot
- Water well, allow excess water to drain away

Hanging baskets:
- Select your basket and appropriate liner
- Follow instructions as for pots & containers
- Trailing plants should be placed around the outside and upright plants in the middle

Sowing seeds:
- Fill a seed tray evenly with compost and firm so the compost is level
- Sow the seeds following the instructions on the seed pack
- Water gently using a watering can with a fine rose
- Cover the seed tray with glass or clear polythene to create a humid atmosphere
- Place in a warm spot away from direct sunlight until seeds have germinated
- Remove glass or polythene and keep moist until seedlings are ready for pricking out

Taking cuttings:
- Fill a seed tray or pot evenly with compost and firm so the compost is level
- Make a sloping cut in the stem of the cutting and remove all bottom leaves
- Dip end of cutting in hormone rooting powder to encourage rooting
- Make a hole in the compost with a pencil or dibber
- Place the cutting into the hole and firm compost gently around it
- Cover the tray with glass or clear polythene to create a humid atmosphere and place in a warm spot away from direct sunlight, until the cuttings have taken.

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