Seed and cutting compost?
I tend to use Multi-Purpose for everything, but my first lot of sowings of
small seeds look to be struggling a bit with the large particle size. Do all seed and cutting composts have a smaller particle size, and does this make a big difference? Cheers Dave R -- AMD FX-6300 in GA-990X-Gaming SLI-CF running Windows 7 Pro x64 -- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. https://www.avast.com/antivirus |
Seed and cutting compost?
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David wrote: I tend to use Multi-Purpose for everything, but my first lot of sowings of small seeds look to be struggling a bit with the large particle size. Do all seed and cutting composts have a smaller particle size, and does this make a big difference? Seed composts, yes, but not necessarily a positive one :-( Too fine a particle size leads to compaction, and the seeds will fail. I have some Westland 'John Innes' young plant compost, and shall take it to a tip when they reopen - it's virtually pure silt and NBG. Regards, Nick Maclaren. |
Seed and cutting compost?
On 13/05/2020 15:34, David wrote:
I tend to use Multi-Purpose for everything, but my first lot of sowings of small seeds look to be struggling a bit with the large particle size. Do all seed and cutting composts have a smaller particle size, and does this make a big difference? Cheers Dave R I've noticed recently that the multi-purpose I bought (Jack Magic from Westland) has a lot of small stones in it, around 50mm so is probably no use for seeds. Having bought 3 for 2, I'm stuck with it jsut for the troughs and large pots :( |
Seed and cutting compost?
Pwllgloyw wrote:
On 13/05/2020 15:34, David wrote: I tend to use Multi-Purpose for everything, but my first lot of sowings of small seeds look to be struggling a bit with the large particle size. Do all seed and cutting composts have a smaller particle size, and does this make a big difference? Cheers Dave R I've noticed recently that the multi-purpose I bought (Jack Magic from Westland) has a lot of small stones in it, around 50mm so is probably no use for seeds. Having bought 3 for 2, I'm stuck with it jsut for the troughs and large pots :( 50mm?? That's 2 inches, hardly what I'd call small stones, I'd return it regardless of whether it was a "3 for 2" or whatever. -- Chris Green ยท |
Seed and cutting compost?
On 13/05/2020 15:34, David wrote:
I tend to use Multi-Purpose for everything, but my first lot of sowings of small seeds look to be struggling a bit with the large particle size. Rub the stuff slightly or sieve it to make sure there a no big lumps. Do all seed and cutting composts have a smaller particle size, and does this make a big difference? The main difference is that there is a bit too much long term nutrient in the general multipurpose compost for young seedlings. It is worth cutting it 2+1 or even 1+1 with a washed sharp sand or perlite/vermiculite to make it freer draining and slightly more friendly to germinating seeds. I find it really only matters with the finest and tricky seeds - I normally plant anything robust in multi-purpose. -- Regards, Martin Brown |
Seed and cutting compost?
On 13/05/2020 15:34, David wrote:
I tend to use Multi-Purpose for everything, but my first lot of sowings of small seeds look to be struggling a bit with the large particle size. Do all seed and cutting composts have a smaller particle size, and does this make a big difference? Cheers Dave R If you find a brand that suits stick with it, peoples garden habits a re all different, I use Levingtons seed with added sand, works for me! -- Charlie Pridham Gardening in Cornwall www.roselandhouse.co.uk |
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