Verve Seed Sowing Compost

Hi folks,

Has anyone managed to get Verve seed compost from their local B&Q yet? It's the one in the 20l bag. It's been out of stock in all B&Q's near me for what seems like ages.

Also can someone recommend a good seed compost as an alternative. I'm itching to get started now!

 

If just for seeds, and not MPC for also growing on a bit further, I always use Westland seed and cutting compost, £3 for 20 litres from Wilko, or might still be £1.99 for 30L from Wickes plus 4 for 3 offer.

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Gro Sure Seed Compost 30 ltre bags £1 @ Wickes

 

Not sure if I had 2 bags from a bad batch last year but that Westland seed and cutting compost was rather twiggy and bitty for me last year.

Not bought any seed compost in yet so would like to try an alternative this year

 

Never used seed compost, to me its all part of the racket, and I dont mean tennis

MPC has always been OK as far as I'm concerned for seed sowing, if it is a bit lumpy just riddle it, but for most seed I find it OK.
Sometimes the addition of 50% sharp sand can be good, but only for difficult stuff.

 

Thanks all....I do like Verve I must admit but I'll try Westland if B&Q remains out of stock

 

Hi Fern , as Srungee I use Westland Grow-More seed and cutting compost. Wickes , Wilkos et al sell it

 

Ok @HarryS thanks for that. Gro-sure seems popular so can't be bad!

 

Fern they sell it in small (10litre ) and large bags .

 

Even better!

 

I'll be trying Wilko's own brand seed compost, will let you know how I get on