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Are they in this list Scoot?Last edited by Bigmallly; 12-01-2016, 04:44 PM.sigpic“Gorillas are very intelligent, but they don't have to be as delicate as chimps -- they can just smash open the termite nest,”
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Verve is on the list but i can't see the Gro-sure!Originally posted by BigmalllyComment
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I think the gro sure is listed as Westland. I've bought the 125 litre bags of verve from B&Q and also the Westland compost from my local garden centre, they're both usually pretty good stuff. Only downside to the verve is to get the best price, you have to buy the 125l packs and they're bloody heavy!Originally posted by Scoot View PostPosted on an iPad so apologies for any randomly auto-corrected gobbledegookComment
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I think it works out cheaper getting the Gro-sure by a little bit. To be honest I'm using the same compost as last year, I'm just adding some growmore to it. But i think I'll still buy this so i can rotate it and not use the same compost for 2 seasons.Originally posted by spamvindaloo View PostComment
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Interesting article from "Which?"
How can you spot a bag of dodgy compost? - Which? Conversation
and this one
http://conversation.which.co.uk/home...een-gardening/Last edited by veggiechicken; 12-01-2016, 08:03 PM.Comment
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Hmm, very interesting VC. Particularly that they mention Levington MPC as being very variable. I used this regularly for years until about 3 years ago when I suddenly found that most of my seeds hardly grew at all. I mentioned this to the owner of the local garden centre and he said he had stopped buying it because he had had so many complaints, and he recommended Westland instead. I have not had any issues with the Westland Gro-sure MPC.A life is like a garden. Perfect moments can be had, but not preserved, except in memory. LLAP. - Leonard NimoyComment
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What a great threat, very useful. thank youComment
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I'm using Mother Earth and B&Q'S Verve. At one time I wouldn't have gone past Levington but no longer use it.Comment
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This is a great thread, thanks!
Thought I'd add my 1p worth as I've been using coir since I started (container) growing a few years back.
I sow all my small seeds (tomatillo, chili, tomato, dill, perilla) in coir pellets because I realised early that I'm rubbish at pricking out and replanting seedlings. With the pellet you put the whole thing in a pot when roots appear. I use the Botanico brand that I buy in bulk when they're on sale, usually works out at 3p a pellet. I know conditions and seed quality are important, but I'm disappointed if I get less than 70% germination. They do not however work very well for larger seeds like aubergine or courgette.
I also use the coir blocks too but that is more a practical think for me. I don't drive so getting compost is the most hassle I have in a growing season. To make my mpc go further, I hydrate a block of coir and mix about 70:30 MPC:coir. I usually add some slow release granules and maybe vermiculite or perlite depending on what it's for. That mix has always done really well for me.
I've tried growing in 100% coir in the past but for me it doesn't give adequate support for a plant and the water retention is wrong. I have seen some (mainly American) websites that recommend a 50:50 coir:vermiculite mix but haven't tried it.Comment
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With the excitement of Jack's Magic being on sale, I though I would bump this thread for anyone considering buying compost.sigpic“Gorillas are very intelligent, but they don't have to be as delicate as chimps -- they can just smash open the termite nest,”
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Good idea BM
Given how much compost brands vary in quality every year, perhaps people could continue reviewing their composts. Who knows, some of them may have improved this year
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I'm using a new bag of Westland MPC and it is completely different from last year's which had a lot of greyish fibrous stuff in it. This year's looks much more peaty/woody in texture.
Last year's on the left, this year's on the right.Last edited by Penellype; 21-02-2016, 05:09 PM.A life is like a garden. Perfect moments can be had, but not preserved, except in memory. LLAP. - Leonard NimoyComment
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It does look a lot darker Pene, I wonder if it has more peat content.sigpic“Gorillas are very intelligent, but they don't have to be as delicate as chimps -- they can just smash open the termite nest,”
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I think it must have, BM. The bags are identical, but it does say on the back that it is a peat based compost. I feel bad using peat, but I have never found anything else that does the job as well.A life is like a garden. Perfect moments can be had, but not preserved, except in memory. LLAP. - Leonard NimoyComment
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Can I ask please what is the difference between peat free and peat based compost?
My local nursery has 3 X Humax 60l for £16 or 3 X Clover 60l for £12, looking online it would seem that the Humax is 90% peat and the Clover 100% .........Comment
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