Make a hole large enough to accommodate the item to be potted and insert, taking care that the growing medium is at about the same height on the stem as previously.

With all the composts, supplementary feeding using liquid feeds can be carried out once plants are well established in their pots - usually 6-8 weeks after potting when the roots are through to the sides of the pot. use a dibber to make a hole and place the seedling in it, tapping the pot to settle the mix around the roots. 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. The loam supplies the nutrition needed for the base of the plant, which helps to absorb and release plant nutrients as required. Using moist soil, it should be sieved through a 5mm sieve and then placed in a baking tray up to 8cm (3 inches) deep.Potting on young plants and vegetable transplants • First, ensure that the plant to be potted on has been well-watered. John Innes potting media, or composts, are widely sold and offer significant advantages over soil-free potting media due to the weight, trace element content and the effect of soil content in avoiding undue chemical and water fluctuations (buffering activity). compost has a nutrient level ideally matched to the needs of young seedlings and rooted cuttings which are being moved on to a larger container. Most plants grow best in soil that’s within a specific pH range, so it’s useful to know your soil’s pH.

As John Innes potting media contain many fine particles gardeners should be wary of adding John Innes materials to other media as the ‘fines’ may fill or block the air spaces within the media that are vital for drainage and aeration of the root zone. A method of growing new plants from parts of an existing plant, such as sections of root, stem, leaf or bud. Loam - Loam is the most important ingredient in all John Innes compost, supplying the main body of the compost. Sow the seeds carefully, according to the packet instructions, cover with more SylvaGrow John Innes No. Gardeners can add nutrients by applying fertilisers (either artificial or naturally derived) to boost plant growth and improve flowering and fruiting.

From seed to young plant and all the way through to maturity, our composts our expertly blended to provide plants with exactly the right growing conditions and requirements that plants need at every life stage resulting in strong, healthy growth.

The 103 third parties who use cookies on this service do so for their purposes of displaying and measuring personalized ads, generating audience insights, and developing and improving products.Service is always outstanding, information about deliveries is always clear and the drivers are blessed with common sense! With unique additives for even better results, Westland John Innes composts are our most trusted growing system and your life partner for plants. John Innes composts were developed over 50 years ago and are based on a traditional recipe of loam, peat and horticultural grit with added nutrients.