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SylvaGrow John Innes No.1
Young plant compost with a friable, free-flowing texture, ideal for pricking out seedlings and potting up young plants, rooted cuttings and short-term vegetable transplants. Available in 15 litre handy pack.
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SylvaGrow Organic
Top quality 100% peat-free compost based on a formula used by professional organic growers throughout the UK. Suitable for a wide range of garden applications including seed sowing, potting-on, planting out and raised beds. Available in 40 litre bags and 15 litre handy packs.
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SylvaGrow Farmyard
A rich source of organic matter for all soils, adding nutrients, improving fertility and yield, soil structure and workability and enhancing water-holding capacity. 100% peat-free, approved by the Soil Association and suitable for use by vegans. Available in 40 litre bags and 0.6m3 bulk bags
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SylvaGrow with added John Innes
A superb quality 100% peat-free compost as used by professionals, with added loam. Suitable for a wide range of garden applications including seed sowing, cuttings, potting on and planting out. Suitable for use by vegans. Available in 40 litre bags and 15 litre handy packs.
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SylvaGrow Rose, Tree and Shrub Planting Compost
SylvaGrow® Rose, Tree and Shrub is a rich, friable, carefully formulated planting compost for effective establishment in garden soils. 100% peat-free and containing balanced slow-release nutrients, it is based on a Melcourt compost widely used throughout the UK by professional landscapers. Available in 40 litre packs and 0.6m3 bulk bags
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SylvaGrow Tub and Basket
Superb quality, 100% peat-free compost ideal for tubs, troughs and hanging baskets. Contains water-retaining aid for effective ease of management. Suitable for a wide range of garden applications where higher moisture-holding capacity is needed. Suitable for use by vegans. Available in 40 litre bags and 15 litre handy packs.
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SylvaGrow Peat-Free Planter for Organic Growing
Superb quality 100% peat-free planter enabling the growing of a wide-range of organic fruit and vegetables. Formulation as used by professionals and Soil Association approved. Available as deep 45 litre bag.
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SylvaGrow John Innes Seed Compost
A peat-free John Innes formulation ideal for seed sowing and cuttings. Enables excellent germination and healthy root development. Available in 15 litre handy pack.
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SylvaGrow John Innes No.2
Superb quality potting on compost with a friable and free-flowing texture. Perfect for potting on established plants, houseplants and vegetables plants in containers. Available in 15 litre handy packs.
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SylvaGrow Multi-Purpose
A superb quality, 100% peat-free compost as used by professionals. Suitable for a wide range of garden applications including seed sowing, raising cuttings, potting- on and planting out. Suitable for use by vegans. Available in 40 litre bags and 15 litre handy packs.
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SylvaGrow Ericaceous
Superb quality, 100% peat-free compost for lime-hating plants, as used by professionals. Suitable for a wide range of garden applications where a lower pH is required including potting, containers and planting out. Suitable for use by vegans. Available in 40 litre bags and 15 litre handy packs.
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SylvaGrow John Innes No.3
Superb quality mature plant compost with a friable and fee-flowing texture. Ideal for potting established plants, trees, shrubs, climbers, fruit bushes and any plants which are to remain in the pot for a long time. Available in 15 litre handy pack.
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