How do I make John Innes compost?
The ratio of the mix should ideally be 7:3:2 topsoil:peat:sand. If a large volume of growing medium is being produced then a cement mixer will assist with the mixing process. A base fertiliser then needs to be mixed in at a rate of 3. A richer mix of loam or topsoil, sphagnum moss peat, coarse sand or grit and fertilisers, specially formulated and perfectly blended to match the requirements of mature plants in the final repotting stage.Made to a traditional tried and tested formula, John Innes No. Made from a specially formulated combination of sandy loam, peat, horticultural sand and John Innes fertiliser, this compost is perfect for almost any application. The range of John Innes composts were originally developed in the 1930’s at the John Innes Horticultural Research Institute, named after the 19th century developer and philanthropist, John Innes, who bequeathed his fortune to the improvement of horticulture.Made to a traditional tried and tested formula, John Innes No. Made from a specially formulated combination of sandy loam, peat, horticultural sand and John Innes fertiliser, this compost is perfect for almost any application.