compost

Discussion in 'Compost, Fertilisers & Recycling' started by Barndym, Aug 16, 2007.

  1. Barndym

    Barndym Apprentice Gardener

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    I used to use seed sowing compost to sown my seeds in the greenhouse when I last had a garden

    This spring I couldn't find any seed sowing compost although plenty multi purpose which wasn't as fine
    I live in Perthshire

    What does everyone else use?

    Thanks

    Rab

    ps used to pay Ã?£6 for 80 litre bag so the price has come down (3 x 80 litre Ã?£12) [​IMG]
     
  2. daitheplant

    daitheplant Total Gardener

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    Barndym, I`m surprised you are unable to get seed compost.However, you should be alright with a good multi-purpose compost. David.
     
  3. pete

    pete Growing a bit of this and a bit of that....

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    The price has come down Brandym and so has the quality, most compost sold these days is petty awful stuff, but I think its only the JI that you will find as specifically for seed these days.
    Most of us get by with a multi purpose as David says.
     
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    I use multipurpose mixed with a third part sharp sand. You could always sieve the compost.
     
  5. OogieBoogie

    OogieBoogie Gardener

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    I've had no problem getting seed compost (in Surrey) this year - I use 2-1 seed / perlite and cover with vermiculite if needed.
     
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