Gro-Sure Seed & Cutting Compost Plant Extracts Pouch 10L, 4Kg
Gro-Sure Seed & Cutting Compost is a unique compost that has been specifically developed to ensure perfect growing conditions. It is ideal for seed germination as well as seedling and cutting establishment. The formula contains a fine grade Vermiculite, a naturally occurring substance that aids in drainage and aeration as well as plant extracts that stimulate young seeds and cuttings to produce strong, healthy seedlings and growth.
Features:
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Improves germination by 25% for the best start
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Superfine grade
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Improved aeration & drainage
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Seaweed & nutrients for healthy growth
- When trialled with standard seed & cutting compost and standard seed
Why Use:
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Fine grade compost ensuring close seed contact for swift, successful seed germination
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Added Vermiculite which improves drainage and aeration
- A unique blend of plant extracts to stimulate strong seed germination and cutting growth
How to Use: First put on a pair of gloves and rework the compost between your hands to reconstitute. Then you’re all set.
Seed Sowing:
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Place compost in a tray or pot and fill to just below the rim
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Tap down the compost with a board or level tool to give a flat even surface
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Water the compost thoroughly and allow it to drain. Sow the seeds evenly over the whole surface
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Cover the seeds evenly with a thin layer of compost and water using a watering can with a fine rose
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Ensure the compost is kept moist by covering the seeds with a thin layer of polythene or a sheet of glass until the seeds have germinated
- Keep seeds out of direct sunlight
Feeding: Gro-Sure Seed & Cutting Compost contains sufficient nutrients for the seedlings to grow until they are ready for pricking out. This usually takes 3-4 weeks.
Pricking Out: When the seedlings are large enough to handle, remove them from the seed tray with a dibber or pencil and place them into pots or trays of Gro-Sure All Purpose Compost.
Cuttings:
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Take the cutting by making a sloping cut, with a sharp knife, in the stem and removing all of the bottom leaves
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To encourage rooting, dip the end of the cutting into a hormone rooting powder
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Fill pot/tray with compost and water well
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Making a hole in the compost with a pencil/dibber, place the cutting into the hole and gently firm the compost around it, ensuring good contact of the compost with the submerged cutting
- Water thoroughly
- Do not place cuttings too close together. Place polythene or glass over the pot/tray to reduce moisture loss, ensuring the leaves do not touch. Place in a warm environment, out of direct sunlight until the cuttings have taken.
- Watering: Keep compost moist, never allow it to dry out. Water using a watering can with a fine rose.
General Advice:
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Unsuitable for ericaceous (lime hating) plants
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Store in a dry frost-free place away from weed killers and other garden chemicals
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Reseal bag after use
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Use in a well-ventilated place and avoid breathing in dust
- Always wear gloves when gardening and then wash hands after use.
Box Contains: 1x Gro-Sure Seed & Cutting Compost Plant Extracts Pouch 10L, 4Kg