Peat-Free Multipurpose Compost, 40 Litre Bag

A good multipurpose compost is the one bag every gardener reaches for, whether potting on seedlings, filling patio containers or planting up hanging baskets. This peat-free multipurpose compost comes in 40 litre bags and is made from a blend of fine bark, wood fibre and coir, with no peat at all. It is fed with nutrients that last around four to six weeks, giving young plants a strong start before you need to begin feeding. Gardeners, allotment holders, landscapers, nurseries, schools and grounds teams use it for seed sowing, potting, containers and general planting, and choose it to cut peat out of their growing without changing how they work.

Why it works

100% peat-free

Peat bogs store carbon and take thousands of years to form. This compost contains no peat. Instead it uses renewable materials, so you can garden in the usual way while avoiding peat extraction. For businesses with environmental policies, it is an easy swap to make.

Bark, wood fibre and coir blend

Fine bark gives the mix structure and air pockets, so roots can breathe and water drains rather than lying in the pot. Wood fibre keeps the compost open and light. Coir holds moisture and re-wets more readily than peat once it has dried out. Together they make a free-draining but moisture-holding compost suitable for a wide range of plants.

Feeds for four to six weeks

The compost contains nutrients that last around four to six weeks. That covers the early weeks after sowing or potting, when plants are building roots. After that, begin a regular liquid feed as plants grow.

One bag for most jobs

As a multipurpose compost it covers seed sowing, potting on, containers and baskets, and planting out. Keeping one compost in the shed simplifies buying for both home gardeners and maintenance teams.

Where it's used

• Sowing seeds and growing on seedlings
• Potting on young plants in the greenhouse
• Patio pots, planters, troughs and hanging baskets
• Planting shrubs and perennials into borders
• Allotments, school gardens and community growing
• Nursery and grounds maintenance work

Specifications

Choosing the right option

This listing is a single 40 litre bag. Work out how much you need from the size of your pots and beds. As a rough guide, a 30cm patio pot takes around 10 to 15 litres, so one bag fills two or three average containers. A standard hanging basket takes around 10 litres. For a raised bed or border, multiply length by width by depth in metres and multiply by 1,000 to get litres, then divide by 40 for the number of bags.

For seed sowing, sieve the compost for a finer surface if you are sowing very small seeds. For long-lived container plants such as shrubs, plan to start feeding after the first four to six weeks.

Installation, use & care

Open the bag and loosen the compost by hand before use. Fill pots and trays, firm gently and water well. Peat-free compost can look dry on the surface while still damp below, so check moisture with a finger before watering and avoid overwatering. Keep opened bags closed and out of the rain, and use within the season for best results. Start a regular feed once the initial nutrients run out after four to six weeks.

FAQ

Does it contain any peat?

No. It is 100% peat-free, made from fine bark, wood fibre and coir.

How long does the feed last?

Around four to six weeks. After that, give plants a regular liquid feed.

Can I sow seeds in it?

Yes. As a multipurpose compost it is suitable for seed sowing as well as potting and containers.

Why does the surface look dry?

Peat-free mixes can dry on top while staying moist below. Check a little below the surface before watering.

Ordering & delivery

Each unit is one 40 litre bag, priced per bag. A minimum order of 9 bags applies, shown when you add to basket. Bulk orders for landscaping and grounds work are welcome. Delivery charges and lead times are shown at checkout.