Compost confusion

[Beetroot Bob]

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 !!

[Hazel at the Hill]

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.

[lynda66]

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

[Hazel at the Hill]

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.

[Hazel at the Hill]

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

Not sure if they are peat- free, though.

[Two_Sheds]

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

[Jenegade]

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!

[lynda66]

i never read the label either

[smallblueplanet]

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.

[Epsom Gardener]

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.